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airBaltic–EL AL codeshare to launch July 1, 2026 via Riga as airBaltic restores flights to Tel Aviv

Latvian carrier airBaltic and EL AL Israel Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement effective 1 July 2026, designed to deepen connectivity between Israel and Northern Europe through Riga. The partnership follows airBaltic’s plan to resume Riga–Tel Aviv service on 1 July, expanding one-ticket options across the two networks.

2026-06-15T07:17:28.609651-07:00

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OTA eDreams ends use of Ryanair’s booking platform

2026-06-15T08:36:47.190876-07:00

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Virgin Australia targets first Boeing 737 MAX 10 delivery in late 2027, pending US regulatory approvals

2026-06-14T19:48:52.601197-07:00

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AIX reveal: Unum Two forward-facing seat optimized for the Airbus A350

2026-06-14T12:16:51.757037-07:00

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OTA eDreams ends use of Ryanair’s booking platform OTA eDreams says it is stopping its use of Ryanair’s platform, ending a technology/distribution connection between the airline and the travel agency’s channels. The change signals a shift in how eDreams routes flight content and booking flows for Ryanair services.

2026-06-15T08:36:47.190876-07:00

OTA eDreams ends use of Ryanair’s booking platform

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airBaltic–EL AL codeshare to launch July 1, 2026 via Riga as airBaltic restores flights to Tel Aviv Latvian carrier airBaltic and EL AL Israel Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement effective 1 July 2026, designed to deepen connectivity between Israel and Northern Europe through Riga. The partnership follows airBaltic’s plan to resume Riga–Tel Aviv service on 1 July, expanding one-ticket options across the two networks.

2026-06-15T07:17:28.609651-07:00

airBaltic–EL AL codeshare to launch July 1, 2026 via Riga as airBaltic restores flights to Tel Aviv

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Inflight’s cabin redesign for wheelchair users targets safer, more independent air travel Inflight is focused on improving in-cabin accessibility for wheelchair users through targeted cabin design changes. The innovations aim to make mobility-limited passengers safer while increasing independence during the travel journey, positioning accessibility as an integrated seat-and-cabin experience rather than a niche service.

2026-06-15T02:33:40.803500-07:00

Inflight’s cabin redesign for wheelchair users targets safer, more independent air travel

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Virgin Australia targets first Boeing 737 MAX 10 delivery in late 2027, pending US regulatory approvals Virgin Australia expects to take delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 10 in late 2027, citing Boeing’s progress on US regulatory approvals. The carrier has 10 MAX 10s on order and is aligning the aircraft’s induction with its next phase of domestic and regional capacity renewal.

2026-06-14T19:48:52.601197-07:00

Virgin Australia targets first Boeing 737 MAX 10 delivery in late 2027, pending US regulatory approvals

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AIX reveal: Unum Two forward-facing seat optimized for the Airbus A350 Unum Aircraft Seating used Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) to refine the outward-facing herringbone design of Unum One into the forward-facing, offset-staggered “Unum Two” seat. The company said key elements from Unum One were carried over to improve privacy and cabin-ready ergonomics in the A350-optimized layout.

2026-06-14T12:16:51.757037-07:00

AIX reveal: Unum Two forward-facing seat optimized for the Airbus A350

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JetBlue doubles down on Fort Lauderdale (FLL) with lounge upgrade and push to become an international gateway amid Miami–America JetBlue is investing in Fort Lauderdale with a new airport lounge and positioning the Florida hub as an international gateway, betting it can win share despite heavy competitive pressure around Miami International Airport. The strategy underscores how airlines respond when dominant network carriers control nearby demand pools.

2026-06-14T05:17:11.233916-07:00

JetBlue doubles down on Fort Lauderdale (FLL) with lounge upgrade and push to become an international gateway amid Miami–America

The Hill

TSA launches “Gold+” program for US airport security and customer-experience overhaul The Transportation Security Administration has announced a new TSA Gold+ initiative at US airports, positioning it as a bid to deliver “world-class security and customer experience.” The agency framed the program as an operational upgrade intended to improve how security is delivered while maintaining threat-focused screening.

2026-06-13T09:21:12.180121-07:00

TSA launches “Gold+” program for US airport security and customer-experience overhaul

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AGHAN suspends ground-handling services to MaxAir (Nigeria) over ~NGN1 billion debt, except Hajj operations Nigeria’s aviation ground-handlers association (AGHAN) has suspended all services to MaxAir (Nigeria) at VM, Katsina, except its Hajj operations, citing an estimated NGN1 billion naira (about USD735,000) in unpaid debt, according to BusinessDay. The action directly affects the airline’s ability to operate through contracted ground support.

2026-06-12T05:30:18.703506-07:00

AGHAN suspends ground-handling services to MaxAir (Nigeria) over ~NGN1 billion debt, except Hajj operations

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airBaltic–EL AL codeshare to launch July 1, 2026 via Riga as airBaltic restores flights to Tel Aviv

OTA eDreams ends use of Ryanair’s booking platform

Virgin Australia targets first Boeing 737 MAX 10 delivery in late 2027, pending US regulatory approvals

AIX reveal: Unum Two forward-facing seat optimized for the Airbus A350

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