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US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity

American, Delta and United have indicated they have no objection to Philippine Airlines’ proposed codeshare expansion with Alaska Airlines. The plan would connect PAL’s transpacific flying to Alaska’s domestic U.S. network, broadening passenger itinerary options while navigating any remaining US regulatory review steps.

2026-05-11T09:35:22.824695-07:00

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American Airlines sets centennial summer record: 75M passengers across 750,000 flights (May 21–Sept. 8, 2026)

2026-05-11T07:39:17.211669-07:00

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Qatar Airways to launch Caracas and Bogota flights from July 2026, adding first Gulf-to-Venezuela service

2026-05-11T04:24:43.819466-07:00

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Heathrow passenger numbers down 5% in April amid Middle East conflict disruption

2026-05-11T05:33:17.670099-07:00

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Amadeus expands travel tech with AI, biometrics and payments as Sabre dispute escalates Amadeus is broadening its travel technology footprint through AI capabilities alongside biometric and payments offerings, aiming to deepen control over the end-to-end travel process. The move comes as its rivalry with Sabre intensifies amid Sabre’s monopoly-related accusations.

2026-05-11T11:04:04.189866-07:00

Amadeus expands travel tech with AI, biometrics and payments as Sabre dispute escalates

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US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity American, Delta and United have indicated they have no objection to Philippine Airlines’ proposed codeshare expansion with Alaska Airlines. The plan would connect PAL’s transpacific flying to Alaska’s domestic U.S. network, broadening passenger itinerary options while navigating any remaining US regulatory review steps.

2026-05-11T09:35:22.824695-07:00

US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity

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American Airlines sets centennial summer record: 75M passengers across 750,000 flights (May 21–Sept. 8, 2026) American Airlines expects to carry 75 million customers on about 750,000 flights during its summer travel period from May 21 through Sept. 8, exceeding its 2019 record. The plan also implies peak activity of nearly 7,000 flights on its busiest day amid continued international network expansion.

2026-05-11T07:39:17.211669-07:00

American Airlines sets centennial summer record: 75M passengers across 750,000 flights (May 21–Sept. 8, 2026)

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Heathrow passenger numbers down 5% in April amid Middle East conflict disruption London Heathrow reported a 5% year-on-year decline in April passenger numbers, attributing the drop to the Middle East conflict and the war in Iran. The airport said customers adjusted short-term travel plans, even as underlying demand remained strong despite the disruption.

2026-05-11T05:33:17.670099-07:00

Heathrow passenger numbers down 5% in April amid Middle East conflict disruption

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Qatar Airways to launch Caracas and Bogota flights from July 2026, adding first Gulf-to-Venezuela service Qatar Airways is reviving plans to serve Caracas (Venezuela) and Bogota (Colombia), originally unveiled earlier in 2025, with both routes slated to begin July 22/2026. The carrier will become the first Gulf airline to operate into Venezuela and the first Middle East carrier to serve both cities.

2026-05-11T04:24:43.819466-07:00

Qatar Airways to launch Caracas and Bogota flights from July 2026, adding first Gulf-to-Venezuela service

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European Commission issues jet-fuel shortage guidance, allowing temporary breaches of EU slot use and tankering rules As the Middle East conflict continues to drive uncertainty in jet-fuel availability, the European Commission has published guidance to help the EU transport and tourism sector plan for potential fuel constraints. Carriers may be allowed to breach EU slot-use rules and use tankering to prevent disruptions at affected destination airports.

2026-05-11T01:28:40.844362-07:00

European Commission issues jet-fuel shortage guidance, allowing temporary breaches of EU slot use and tankering rules

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Turkish Airlines A330 evacuated in Kathmandu after landing-gear smoke/tyre fire; 278 passengers, 11 crew uninjured Turkish Airlines flight TK726, an Airbus A330-300 from Istanbul, was precautionarily evacuated at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport after smoke was reported from the landing gear following touchdown. The airline said none of the 278 passengers or 11 crew were injured and an additional flight was arranged for the return leg.

2026-05-10T23:04:22.420770-07:00

Turkish Airlines A330 evacuated in Kathmandu after landing-gear smoke/tyre fire; 278 passengers, 11 crew uninjured

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IFC providers endorse “least cost routing” and a multi-vendor power model as airlines revisit inflight connectivity spend In-flight connectivity (IFC) suppliers say they are ready to support a flexible, multi-vendor environment if airlines adopt a “least cost routing” approach—mirroring cruise-industry practices for cost-optimized connectivity. The shift raises the bar for interoperability and may change contracting leverage and architecture decisions across IFC programs.

2026-05-10T15:23:49.462384-07:00

IFC providers endorse “least cost routing” and a multi-vendor power model as airlines revisit inflight connectivity spend

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US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity

American Airlines sets centennial summer record: 75M passengers across 750,000 flights (May 21–Sept. 8, 2026)

Qatar Airways to launch Caracas and Bogota flights from July 2026, adding first Gulf-to-Venezuela service

Heathrow passenger numbers down 5% in April amid Middle East conflict disruption

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