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Etihad to launch five new China routes and add 28 weekly flights (Oct 2026–Mar 2027)

Etihad Airways is set to open five additional China destinations and increase service by 28 weekly flights between October and March 2027, targeting stronger UAE–China connectivity. The expansion is positioned to bolster Abu Dhabi’s long-haul network and support the airline’s China Eastern joint-venture ecosystem.

2026-04-14T05:56:47.318330-07:00

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Qantas trims domestic capacity in 2Q26 as Middle East-linked jet fuel shock forces network pivot to Europe

2026-04-14T04:53:21.838645-07:00

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Iberia to suspend Madrid–Havana flights (June–Oct 2026) due to Cuba fuel shortages and weaker demand

2026-04-13T13:56:39.771458-07:00

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Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema: first international flights targeted from newly commissioned Iperu/Gateway International Airport

2026-04-14T07:15:03.806968-07:00

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Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema: first international flights targeted from newly commissioned Iperu/Gateway International Airport Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema says the airline plans to launch flights from the newly commissioned Iperu Airport—also described as Gateway International Airport in Ogun State—to international destinations. The move positions a new Nigerian airport as the carrier’s next gateway for cross-border connectivity.

2026-04-14T07:15:03.806968-07:00

Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema: first international flights targeted from newly commissioned Iperu/Gateway International Airport

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Etihad to launch five new China routes and add 28 weekly flights (Oct 2026–Mar 2027) Etihad Airways is set to open five additional China destinations and increase service by 28 weekly flights between October and March 2027, targeting stronger UAE–China connectivity. The expansion is positioned to bolster Abu Dhabi’s long-haul network and support the airline’s China Eastern joint-venture ecosystem.

2026-04-14T05:56:47.318330-07:00

Etihad to launch five new China routes and add 28 weekly flights (Oct 2026–Mar 2027)

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Qantas trims domestic capacity in 2Q26 as Middle East-linked jet fuel shock forces network pivot to Europe Qantas is cutting planned domestic capacity by about five percentage points in the April–June quarter and rebalancing flying toward Europe, citing rising jet fuel and operational costs tied to the Middle East conflict. The update follows recent plans to swap to larger Europe-bound aircraft and adjust schedules amid the fuel-cost squeeze.

2026-04-14T04:53:21.838645-07:00

Qantas trims domestic capacity in 2Q26 as Middle East-linked jet fuel shock forces network pivot to Europe

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Dubai airport operator extends foreign airline caps with one daily round-trip limit to MID-2Q26 Dubai’s airport operator is extending restrictions on foreign carriers by limiting each airline to one daily round trip between Dubai International and Dubai World Central from April 20 through mid-2Q26. The cap tightens hub access during a period of ongoing network volatility in the region.

2026-04-13T21:14:32.114550-07:00

Dubai airport operator extends foreign airline caps with one daily round-trip limit to MID-2Q26

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Delta withdraws opposition to US approval for Philippine Airlines’ Chicago O’Hare service Delta Air Lines has withdrawn its opposition to a planned Philippine Airlines service between Manila (MNL) and Chicago O’Hare (ORD) after US approval of the route plan. The change clears a key regulatory hurdle that had been tied to broader access and capacity competition around ORD.

2026-04-13T13:58:17.473370-07:00

Delta withdraws opposition to US approval for Philippine Airlines’ Chicago O’Hare service

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Iberia to suspend Madrid–Havana flights (June–Oct 2026) due to Cuba fuel shortages and weaker demand Iberia will halt direct Madrid–Cuba services from June 2026 through late October, citing ongoing fuel shortages on the island and declining demand. The carrier described the schedule change as temporary, underscoring how Cuba’s operating constraints are spilling into European network planning.

2026-04-13T13:56:39.771458-07:00

Iberia to suspend Madrid–Havana flights (June–Oct 2026) due to Cuba fuel shortages and weaker demand

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Aer Lingus inaugurates Dublin–Raleigh-Durham route with A321XLR, up to five weekly flights Aer Lingus launched an inaugural nonstop service between Dublin (DUB) and Raleigh-Durham (RDU), positioning the route as a new transatlantic link with one-stop connectivity onward via Dublin to the UK and Europe. Operations begin at up to five times weekly using the Airbus A321XLR.

2026-04-13T12:23:49.808456-07:00

Aer Lingus inaugurates Dublin–Raleigh-Durham route with A321XLR, up to five weekly flights

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India’s $3 billion UDAN push targets small-airport connectivity growth India is backing its UDAN regional air connectivity scheme with a $3 billion package aimed at expanding flights and improving links to smaller cities and airports. While the program is not yet drawing “large numbers,” its track record suggests the approach can scale—if implementation follows through.

2026-04-13T06:34:40.656219-07:00

India’s $3 billion UDAN push targets small-airport connectivity growth

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Etihad to launch five new China routes and add 28 weekly flights (Oct 2026–Mar 2027)

Qantas trims domestic capacity in 2Q26 as Middle East-linked jet fuel shock forces network pivot to Europe

Iberia to suspend Madrid–Havana flights (June–Oct 2026) due to Cuba fuel shortages and weaker demand

Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema: first international flights targeted from newly commissioned Iperu/Gateway International Airport

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