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Air New Zealand resets strategy, defers two 787 deliveries amid jet fuel and engine maintenance delays

Air New Zealand said it may not fully recover from high jet fuel costs and global engine maintenance delays until 2028 as Chief Executive Nikhil Ravishankar unveiled its “Te Pae Hou – Our Future” strategy reset. The carrier is delaying two Dreamliner deliveries while prioritizing reliability, punctuality, and a premium customer push.

2026-06-29T16:57:19.282806-07:00

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British Airways expands crew rest options on select long-haul routes, allowing flight attendants to use unoccupied First and Bus

2026-06-29T02:40:00.886708-07:00

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Neo Space Group activates line-fit in-flight connectivity on Saudia’s A321XLR

2026-06-29T02:27:45.958484-07:00

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Etihad launches four-weekly Boeing 777 service to Dhaka, boosting UAE–Bangladesh connectivity

2026-06-29T04:12:09.968947-07:00

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Northern Ontario Airfare Affordability Program targets cheaper regional fares via provincial subsidy North Star Air (Ontario), Bearskin Airlines, Air Creebec and Wasaya Airways have launched the Northern Ontario Airfare Affordability Program (NOAAP), seeking provincially funded subsidies to reduce air travel costs across Northern Ontario. The initiative is positioned as an affordability lever for regional connectivity.

2026-06-29T17:11:45.764870-07:00

Northern Ontario Airfare Affordability Program targets cheaper regional fares via provincial subsidy

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Air New Zealand resets strategy, defers two 787 deliveries amid jet fuel and engine maintenance delays Air New Zealand said it may not fully recover from high jet fuel costs and global engine maintenance delays until 2028 as Chief Executive Nikhil Ravishankar unveiled its “Te Pae Hou – Our Future” strategy reset. The carrier is delaying two Dreamliner deliveries while prioritizing reliability, punctuality, and a premium customer push.

2026-06-29T16:57:19.282806-07:00

Air New Zealand resets strategy, defers two 787 deliveries amid jet fuel and engine maintenance delays

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Etihad launches four-weekly Boeing 777 service to Dhaka, boosting UAE–Bangladesh connectivity Etihad Airways has begun a four-weekly Boeing 777 service to Dhaka, adding capacity and connectivity to meet strong UAE–Bangladesh travel demand. The new schedule also strengthens global onward options via Abu Dhabi for the Bangladeshi diaspora, with the aircraft operated on four rotations per week.

2026-06-29T04:12:09.968947-07:00

Etihad launches four-weekly Boeing 777 service to Dhaka, boosting UAE–Bangladesh connectivity

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American Airlines’ operational problem areas come under fresh focus The piece frames American Airlines’ operational challenges as persistent and unusually well-entrenched, arguing that the airline’s recurring issues define day-to-day performance. It positions the analysis as an attempt to identify and prioritize the carrier’s biggest operational bottlenecks—turning “tradition” into specific diagnosis.

2026-06-29T04:11:12.117476-07:00

American Airlines’ operational problem areas come under fresh focus

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Philippine Airlines to restart nonstop Manila–Dubai service from Oct. 2, 2026 with four weekly flights Philippine Airlines will resume nonstop flights between Manila and Dubai starting Oct. 2, 2026, restoring direct service between the Philippines and one of the Middle East’s principal travel and commercial hubs. The route will launch with four weekly flights.

2026-06-29T03:27:51.135097-07:00

Philippine Airlines to restart nonstop Manila–Dubai service from Oct. 2, 2026 with four weekly flights

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British Airways expands crew rest options on select long-haul routes, allowing flight attendants to use unoccupied First and Bus British Airways has updated its crew rest policy for certain long-haul aircraft that lack dedicated bunks, permitting flight attendants to take scheduled rest breaks in empty First and Business Class seats. The move highlights ongoing differences in crew-rest design across aircraft used on long-haul flying, including the Airbus A350-1000’s onboard rest amenities.

2026-06-29T02:40:00.886708-07:00

British Airways expands crew rest options on select long-haul routes, allowing flight attendants to use unoccupied First and Bus

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Neo Space Group activates line-fit in-flight connectivity on Saudia’s A321XLR Neo Space Group (NSG) says it has activated its line-fit in-flight connectivity on board Saudia’s Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The activation marks an installed, carrier-ready deployment of NSG connectivity intended to support in-flight connectivity services on the A321XLR fleet.

2026-06-29T02:27:45.958484-07:00

Neo Space Group activates line-fit in-flight connectivity on Saudia’s A321XLR

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Star Alliance chief Theo Panagiotoulias says Asia coverage remains strong despite Asiana Airlines’ impending exit Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias said the alliance is comfortable with its network footprint in Asia even as Korean carrier Asiana Airlines prepares to leave. He pointed to broad regional coverage and an ongoing focus on customer experience as core reasons the grouping expects to sustain value in-market.

2026-06-29T00:55:31.329192-07:00

Star Alliance chief Theo Panagiotoulias says Asia coverage remains strong despite Asiana Airlines’ impending exit

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Air New Zealand resets strategy, defers two 787 deliveries amid jet fuel and engine maintenance delays

British Airways expands crew rest options on select long-haul routes, allowing flight attendants to use unoccupied First and Bus

Neo Space Group activates line-fit in-flight connectivity on Saudia’s A321XLR

Etihad launches four-weekly Boeing 777 service to Dhaka, boosting UAE–Bangladesh connectivity

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