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Southwest to Launch Service to Anchorage (Ted Stevens) in First Half of 2026

Southwest Airlines will begin scheduled flights to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in the first half of 2026, marking the carrier's first entry into the Alaska market. The move expands Southwest's northwest footprint as it adds new points to its US network.

2025-10-02T10:32:36.730315-07:00

British Airways

British Airways to launch seasonal nonstop London–St. Louis service, its 27th US destination

2025-10-01T07:16:36.471401-07:00

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American Airlines and Porter Airlines launch codeshare to deepen U.S.–Canada connectivity

2025-09-29T08:09:25.139078-07:00

eVTOL Insights

RAKTA, Joby and Skyports to launch eVTOL air taxi service in Ras Al Khaimah by 2027

2025-09-29T04:41:20.971084-07:00

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FlightGlobal

India and China to resume direct commercial passenger flights late October, ending five-year suspension India and China will resume direct commercial passenger flights later this month, ending a nearly five‑year suspension that began with the Covid‑19 pandemic and diplomatic tensions. The Ministry of External Affairs says one‑to‑one services start at the end of October 2025, with bookings opening this week.

2025-10-05T21:57:37.484175-07:00

India and China to resume direct commercial passenger flights late October, ending five-year suspension

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Iberia launches first regular A321XLR passenger service to Latin America with Madrid–Santo Domingo route Iberia operated the first regular A321XLR passenger flight in Latin America and the Caribbean on 2 October, launching scheduled Madrid–Santo Domingo services with the ultra‑long‑range A321XLR. The deployment marks the type’s commercial entry into the region and highlights long‑range single‑aisles opening new leisure and transatlantic markets.

2025-10-03T13:28:35.839699-07:00

Iberia launches first regular A321XLR passenger service to Latin America with Madrid–Santo Domingo route

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EgyptAir files with U.S. DOT for nonstop Cairo–Los Angeles and Cairo–Chicago services in 2026 EgyptAir has applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation for nonstop Cairo–Los Angeles and Cairo–Chicago services slated for 2026, proposing LAX from May 2026 and Chicago from June 2026. The Star Alliance carrier already serves New York (JFK and Newark) and Washington, D.C.

2025-10-03T11:09:58.614901-07:00

EgyptAir files with U.S. DOT for nonstop Cairo–Los Angeles and Cairo–Chicago services in 2026

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Icelandair to Move JFK Operations into New Terminal 6 in 2026, Leaning on JetBlue Partnership Icelandair will relocate its New York operations to the new Terminal 6 at John F. Kennedy International Airport when the facility opens in 2026. The carrier joins other international operators in T6 and says its partnership with JetBlue will speed transatlantic connections for customers.

2025-10-03T06:57:42.783237-07:00

Icelandair to Move JFK Operations into New Terminal 6 in 2026, Leaning on JetBlue Partnership

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Kenya issues new guidelines to regulate foreign airline access, signaling changes to market access and competition Kenya has published new guidelines to regulate foreign airlines’ access, saying it aims to ensure "fair and balanced opportunities" for foreign carriers. The policy could alter bilateral permissions, capacity approvals and competitive dynamics at Nairobi and other Kenyan gateways, affecting route planning and partnerships.

2025-10-02T21:32:13.757229-07:00

Kenya issues new guidelines to regulate foreign airline access, signaling changes to market access and competition

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Kalitta Air to launch Brazil cargo services in early Q4 2025 Kalitta Air will begin scheduled cargo services to Brazil in early Q4 2025, expanding its long‑haul freighter network into South America. Routes, frequencies and aircraft types were not disclosed in the announcement.

2025-10-02T10:42:00.443603-07:00

Kalitta Air to launch Brazil cargo services in early Q4 2025

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Southwest to Launch Service to Anchorage (Ted Stevens) in First Half of 2026 Southwest Airlines will begin scheduled flights to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in the first half of 2026, marking the carrier's first entry into the Alaska market. The move expands Southwest's northwest footprint as it adds new points to its US network.

2025-10-02T10:32:36.730315-07:00

Southwest to Launch Service to Anchorage (Ted Stevens) in First Half of 2026

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Gulf Air restarts Manama–New York JFK nonstop after 28‑year hiatus Gulf Air has resumed nonstop services between Manama and New York JFK — its longest route — operating three weekly, roughly 14‑hour Boeing 787 flights. The relaunch follows the FAA’s November safety assessment that reclassified Bahrain as ICAO‑compliant, lifting prior U.S. restrictions.

2025-10-02T10:32:22.197096-07:00

Gulf Air restarts Manama–New York JFK nonstop after 28‑year hiatus

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