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StarFlyer targets East Asia expansion under 2026–2028 strategy shift

StarFlyer says it will move from a domestic-focused recovery phase to growth by executing a 2026–2028 medium-term strategy aimed at expanding its international network across East Asia, with targets framed to the YE28 horizon.

2026-05-04T16:10:37.745593-07:00

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How Spirit’s Exit Widens the Gap: Route Reshuffle and On-Time Performance Signal From DoT’s Top U.S. City Pairs

2026-05-04T13:36:30.592576-07:00

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Missile alerts prompt partial UAE airspace closures and new corridor routing for DXB operations

2026-05-04T09:57:48.468939-07:00

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Air India launches five-times-weekly nonstop service between India and Hanoi

2026-05-04T11:11:22.030776-07:00

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StarFlyer targets East Asia expansion under 2026–2028 strategy shift StarFlyer says it will move from a domestic-focused recovery phase to growth by executing a 2026–2028 medium-term strategy aimed at expanding its international network across East Asia, with targets framed to the YE28 horizon.

2026-05-04T16:10:37.745593-07:00

StarFlyer targets East Asia expansion under 2026–2028 strategy shift

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How Spirit’s Exit Widens the Gap: Route Reshuffle and On-Time Performance Signal From DoT’s Top U.S. City Pairs U.S. Department of Transportation data highlights schedule padding dynamics and on-time performance gaps across the top 20 city pairs as Spirit’s wind-down reshapes capacity. The “Spirit-sized gap” analysis points to where competitors can absorb demand—and where reliability may lag during the transition.

2026-05-04T13:36:30.592576-07:00

How Spirit’s Exit Widens the Gap: Route Reshuffle and On-Time Performance Signal From DoT’s Top U.S. City Pairs

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Air India launches five-times-weekly nonstop service between India and Hanoi Air India has inaugurated a new five-times-weekly nonstop route to Hanoi, touching down in Vietnam’s capital for the first time. The launch expands the carrier’s direct India–Vietnam connectivity, adding a fresh long-haul option for passengers and network partners.

2026-05-04T11:11:22.030776-07:00

Air India launches five-times-weekly nonstop service between India and Hanoi

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Missile alerts prompt partial UAE airspace closures and new corridor routing for DXB operations Emergency alerts over incoming ballistic missile attacks from Iran triggered significant flight disruption at Dubai International (DXB), with authorities partially closing UAE airspace and establishing four special inbound/outbound corridors. As restrictions ease, DXB reported continued cargo throughput—about 213,000 tonnes in Q1—while scaling movements for a rebound in connectivity.

2026-05-04T09:57:48.468939-07:00

Missile alerts prompt partial UAE airspace closures and new corridor routing for DXB operations

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Loganair wins BP transportation work as Croatia and Montenegro delay PSO call decisions UK regional carrier Loganair has secured a transportation contract with BP, adding another commercial revenue stream alongside its scheduled network. In parallel, Croatia and Montenegro are keeping airlines waiting over public service obligation (PSO) calls, extending uncertainty around timetable, capacity and bidding timelines in the Adriatic market.

2026-05-04T07:55:20.597541-07:00

Loganair wins BP transportation work as Croatia and Montenegro delay PSO call decisions

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ITA Airways to resume Rome Fiumicino–Tripoli Mitiga passenger service in late 3Q26 ITA Airways will restart scheduled passenger service between Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and Tripoli Mitiga (TIP) on Sept. 3, 2026, marking a return for the route in late 3Q26. The reopening signals renewed capacity planning into Libya for the 2026 summer-to-winter transition window.

2026-05-04T02:45:01.269337-07:00

ITA Airways to resume Rome Fiumicino–Tripoli Mitiga passenger service in late 3Q26

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ITA Airways resumes Libya operations after a 10-year hiatus ITA Airways is bringing back scheduled flying to Libya after a decade-long gap, marking a renewed route presence in North Africa. The update sits within a broader “Operator Route Network” reshaping that also tracks fleet and commercial strategy changes across the carrier’s network.

2026-05-04T02:44:59.413253-07:00

ITA Airways resumes Libya operations after a 10-year hiatus

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FedEx Express asks for a waiver to bypass a Dubai cargo routing constraint FedEx Express is seeking a waiver tied to a constraint affecting cargo routing via Dubai, aiming to preserve network flexibility for time-sensitive freight flows. The move highlights how operational limits in key Middle East hubs are forcing carriers to adjust routings to maintain service reliability.

2026-05-03T23:40:03.100603-07:00

FedEx Express asks for a waiver to bypass a Dubai cargo routing constraint

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StarFlyer targets East Asia expansion under 2026–2028 strategy shift

How Spirit’s Exit Widens the Gap: Route Reshuffle and On-Time Performance Signal From DoT’s Top U.S. City Pairs

Missile alerts prompt partial UAE airspace closures and new corridor routing for DXB operations

Air India launches five-times-weekly nonstop service between India and Hanoi

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