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Airlines raise fares as Iran strikes spark jet‑fuel shock that could cost US carriers $24B

Air New Zealand has raised fares and warned of further pricing moves as carriers pass on higher jet‑fuel costs after strikes linked to the Iran conflict. Analysts estimate a war‑driven oil shock could add roughly $24 billion to U.S. carriers' fuel bills and lift fares 10% or more.

2026-03-09T15:38:03.050089-07:00

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Canada to open US CBP pre-clearance at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on 10 March 2026

2026-03-09T15:33:47.750556-07:00

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Lufthansa's bid to overhaul flight attendant work rules risks new strike

2026-03-09T05:53:57.513222-07:00

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Airbus to fit cellular-based wireless communications system on additional aircraft

2026-03-09T05:18:18.478297-07:00

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Airlines raise fares as Iran strikes spark jet‑fuel shock that could cost US carriers $24B Air New Zealand has raised fares and warned of further pricing moves as carriers pass on higher jet‑fuel costs after strikes linked to the Iran conflict. Analysts estimate a war‑driven oil shock could add roughly $24 billion to U.S. carriers' fuel bills and lift fares 10% or more.

2026-03-09T15:38:03.050089-07:00

Airlines raise fares as Iran strikes spark jet‑fuel shock that could cost US carriers $24B

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Canada to open US CBP pre-clearance at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on 10 March 2026 Transport Canada and US Customs and Border Protection will open a US pre-clearance facility for US-bound passengers at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on 10 March 2026. The project, led by contractors Pomerleau and Alstef Canada, is forecast to deliver CAD5.3 billion in economic benefit.

2026-03-09T15:33:47.750556-07:00

Canada to open US CBP pre-clearance at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on 10 March 2026

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Lufthansa's bid to overhaul flight attendant work rules risks new strike Lufthansa's proposal to radically change flight attendant work rules risks triggering fresh strike action amid ongoing labour disputes across the group. The plan, which aims to transform onboard work practices, raises the prospect of renewed operational disruption for passengers and cargo if talks collapse.

2026-03-09T05:53:57.513222-07:00

Lufthansa's bid to overhaul flight attendant work rules risks new strike

AINonline

Airbus to fit cellular-based wireless communications system on additional aircraft Airbus will fit a cellular-based wireless communications device on additional aircraft. The unit enables airborne connectivity via terrestrial cellphone networks, creating a non‑satellite in‑flight connectivity option that could shape airline retrofit choices, ancillary revenue opportunities and passenger Wi‑Fi availability and operational communications for crew and systems.

2026-03-09T05:18:18.478297-07:00

Airbus to fit cellular-based wireless communications system on additional aircraft

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Partial DHS shutdown and spring-break crowds leave TSA lines up to 3.5 hours at major US airports A partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown has left TSA screeners working unpaid and some failing to show up, producing security wait times as long as 3–3.5 hours at busy hubs including Houston and New Orleans. Travelers are being urged to arrive three to four hours early.

2026-03-08T12:32:20.412774-07:00

Partial DHS shutdown and spring-break crowds leave TSA lines up to 3.5 hours at major US airports

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Bomb threat triggers evacuation and brief closure at Kansas City International Airport Kansas City International Airport was evacuated Sunday after reports of a bomb threat, prompting police, K‑9 teams and FBI investigators to sweep terminals. Aircraft were held on taxiways and some passengers moved to the tarmac; operations resumed that afternoon once authorities cleared the scene.

2026-03-08T11:39:33.661687-07:00

Bomb threat triggers evacuation and brief closure at Kansas City International Airport

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Dubai International bans passenger photography and videography amid security concerns Dubai International Airport (DXB) has prohibited passenger photography and videography across its terminals, citing security concerns and potential criminal penalties for non-compliance. The measure is framed as reducing legal risk tied to security threats, with enforcement details to be clarified by authorities.

2026-03-08T06:07:49.481231-07:00

Dubai International bans passenger photography and videography amid security concerns

AINonline

Omni Aircraft developing Gogo Galileo FDX STC for Bombardier Challenger jets; certification targeted Aug 2026 Omni Aircraft is developing a supplemental type certificate to install Gogo's Galileo FDX connectivity on Bombardier Challenger business jets, on a seven-month development schedule that targets regulatory approval in August 2026. The STC will enable retrofit installation of Galileo FDX on Challenger-series aircraft.

2026-03-07T20:38:11.337144-08:00

Omni Aircraft developing Gogo Galileo FDX STC for Bombardier Challenger jets; certification targeted Aug 2026

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Airlines raise fares as Iran strikes spark jet‑fuel shock that could cost US carriers $24B

Canada to open US CBP pre-clearance at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on 10 March 2026

Lufthansa's bid to overhaul flight attendant work rules risks new strike

Airbus to fit cellular-based wireless communications system on additional aircraft

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