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HKIA Terminal 2 reopens with phased check-in shift for 15 airlines ahead of 2026 summer travel

Hong Kong International Airport has reopened its rebuilt Terminal 2, with 15 airlines relocating check-in operations in phases ahead of the summer travel season. Terminal 2 departure facilities are set to begin operating on 27 May 2026, including AirAsia’s relocation of international check-in from 28 May 2026.

2026-05-24T20:12:33.791028-07:00

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Saudia takes first Airbus A321XLR for June entry on Saudi–Europe/Africa long-range narrowbody routes

2026-05-24T10:05:09.376457-07:00

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Scottish airport ground staff vote for summer strikes after rejecting pay offers

2026-05-24T11:05:07.951676-07:00

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Air Caraïbes and French bee to install Skyted Skyted 320 silent-call headsets for on-board cabin announcements/communications

2026-05-23T17:36:10.584437-07:00

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HKIA Terminal 2 reopens with phased check-in shift for 15 airlines ahead of 2026 summer travel Hong Kong International Airport has reopened its rebuilt Terminal 2, with 15 airlines relocating check-in operations in phases ahead of the summer travel season. Terminal 2 departure facilities are set to begin operating on 27 May 2026, including AirAsia’s relocation of international check-in from 28 May 2026.

2026-05-24T20:12:33.791028-07:00

HKIA Terminal 2 reopens with phased check-in shift for 15 airlines ahead of 2026 summer travel

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Scottish airport ground staff vote for summer strikes after rejecting pay offers Nearly 700 workers across Edinburgh, Glasgow and possibly Aberdeen airports have backed industrial action after rejecting what they describe as unacceptable pay offers from their employers. The vote raises the likelihood of summer disruption at major Scottish gateways, with knock-on effects for airlines’ schedules and passenger flows.

2026-05-24T11:05:07.951676-07:00

Scottish airport ground staff vote for summer strikes after rejecting pay offers

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Saudia takes first Airbus A321XLR for June entry on Saudi–Europe/Africa long-range narrowbody routes Saudia has received its first Airbus A321XLR, positioning the carrier as an early operator of Airbus’s new long-range narrowbody. The aircraft will enter service in June on routes connecting Saudi Arabia with Europe and Africa, with a newly configured premium cabin layout.

2026-05-24T10:05:09.376457-07:00

Saudia takes first Airbus A321XLR for June entry on Saudi–Europe/Africa long-range narrowbody routes

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Air Caraïbes and French bee to install Skyted Skyted 320 silent-call headsets for on-board cabin announcements/communications Air Caraïbes and French bee have agreed to sell Skyted’s silent call technology—the Skyted 320 headset—on board their aircraft. The deal expands in-cabin adoption of technology aimed at delivering communications without audible disruption, tying passenger onboard offerings to a new equipment-led experience.

2026-05-23T17:36:10.584437-07:00

Air Caraïbes and French bee to install Skyted Skyted 320 silent-call headsets for on-board cabin announcements/communications

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Tamarack Aerospace launches AirConnect IFC for Cessna Citation 525—aircraft-grade Wi‑Fi distribution, certified electrical integ Tamarack Aerospace says its AirConnect IFC for the Cessna Citation 525 uses certified electrical integration and aircraft-grade cabin Wi‑Fi distribution. The company reports AirConnect has reached 122 first customer aircraft already flying, with an FAA STC still pending.

2026-05-22T09:11:59.957143-07:00

Tamarack Aerospace launches AirConnect IFC for Cessna Citation 525—aircraft-grade Wi‑Fi distribution, certified electrical integ

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British Airways Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi rollout stalls: only five aircraft equipped amid fleet-reliability cancellations British Airways’ rollout of free ultra-fast Starlink Wi‑Fi across its fleet has stalled, with only five aircraft equipped. The delay is linked to continuing fleet reliability problems, which are driving last-minute cancellations amid constrained aircraft availability.

2026-05-22T02:39:40.912743-07:00

British Airways Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi rollout stalls: only five aircraft equipped amid fleet-reliability cancellations

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British Airways seeks up to £10m (about $13.4m) from Heathrow after repeated baggage handling failures British Airways has asked Heathrow Airport Holdings for £10 million in redress (around $13.4 million) tied to repeated baggage handling system problems. The dispute follows a recent failure that left roughly 20,000 bags missing on flights, intensifying scrutiny of Heathrow’s operational resilience.

2026-05-21T08:23:37.775831-07:00

British Airways seeks up to £10m (about $13.4m) from Heathrow after repeated baggage handling failures

Bloomberg

Iran-war jet-fuel volatility tests airline hedging and triggers state-price pressure, as Jet2 reassures UK capacity Jet-fuel costs have surged and become more volatile since the Iran war began, exposing how unevenly airlines protect themselves against spot-price spikes. In parallel, India’s carriers are asking state refiners to delay domestic jet-fuel increases, while Jet2 says it has fuel for summer operations and will not add surcharges.

2026-05-21T08:12:33.835285-07:00

Iran-war jet-fuel volatility tests airline hedging and triggers state-price pressure, as Jet2 reassures UK capacity

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HKIA Terminal 2 reopens with phased check-in shift for 15 airlines ahead of 2026 summer travel

Saudia takes first Airbus A321XLR for June entry on Saudi–Europe/Africa long-range narrowbody routes

Scottish airport ground staff vote for summer strikes after rejecting pay offers

Air Caraïbes and French bee to install Skyted Skyted 320 silent-call headsets for on-board cabin announcements/communications

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