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Global destinations ease visa rules as OTAs and carriers chase India’s outbound tourists

Governments and travel operators are slowly relaxing visa rules and launching budget packages to capture growing outbound demand from India. New Delhi-based FastMyTrip is expanding low-cost international flights, Europe tours, Dubai packages and visa-support services—signalling a coordinated push by destinations and OTAs to win Indian tourists.

2026-02-23T20:16:34.119694-08:00

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Aer Lingus expands Cork Summer 2026 network with Nice and Santiago de Compostela, ups Glasgow and Prague services

2026-02-23T14:15:19.704598-08:00

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Frontier retreats at JFK — cuts all but one daily flight while expanding in Los Angeles

2026-02-23T04:15:17.203306-08:00

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AirAsia X eyes New York after London launch, signalling a US long‑haul push

2026-02-22T17:46:00.312141-08:00

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Global destinations ease visa rules as OTAs and carriers chase India’s outbound tourists Governments and travel operators are slowly relaxing visa rules and launching budget packages to capture growing outbound demand from India. New Delhi-based FastMyTrip is expanding low-cost international flights, Europe tours, Dubai packages and visa-support services—signalling a coordinated push by destinations and OTAs to win Indian tourists.

2026-02-23T20:16:34.119694-08:00

Global destinations ease visa rules as OTAs and carriers chase India’s outbound tourists

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Aer Lingus expands Cork Summer 2026 network with Nice and Santiago de Compostela, ups Glasgow and Prague services Aer Lingus and Aer Lingus Regional (operated by Emerald Airlines) unveiled an expanded Summer 2026 schedule from Cork, adding two new routes — Nice and Santiago de Compostela — while increasing capacity on Glasgow and Prague services and converting Cork–Prague to year‑round traffic.

2026-02-23T14:15:19.704598-08:00

Aer Lingus expands Cork Summer 2026 network with Nice and Santiago de Compostela, ups Glasgow and Prague services

Cranky Flier

Frontier retreats at JFK — cuts all but one daily flight while expanding in Los Angeles Last week Frontier effectively ended its push at New York JFK, cutting all but a single daily flight, while simultaneously accelerating growth in Los Angeles. The contrast between retrenchment at one expensive coastal gateway and expansion at another raises clear strategic questions about network focus and market economics.

2026-02-23T04:15:17.203306-08:00

Frontier retreats at JFK — cuts all but one daily flight while expanding in Los Angeles

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AirAsia X eyes New York after London launch, signalling a US long‑haul push AirAsia X is targeting New York following the launch of its London service, signalling a deliberate expansion into the US long‑haul market. The announcement marks a step-up in the carrier’s intercontinental ambitions as it broadens routes beyond Asia–Europe links.

2026-02-22T17:46:00.312141-08:00

AirAsia X eyes New York after London launch, signalling a US long‑haul push

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El Al — Route network, fleet and strategic update A consolidated operator update on El Al's route network, fleet posture and strategic moves, covering schedule changes, aircraft orders and wider partnership or M&A activity. The briefing aggregates operational changes that will affect capacity deployment, fleet utilisation and long‑haul/short‑haul network planning.

2026-02-22T17:46:00.117865-08:00

El Al — Route network, fleet and strategic update

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SunExpress to launch night flights Manchester–Dalaman from 19 May 2026 SunExpress, the Lufthansa–Turkish Airlines joint venture, will begin night flights between Manchester and Dalaman from 19 May 2026. The overnight service establishes a direct UK–Turkey leisure link ahead of the peak summer travel period, expanding SunExpress’s presence in the British market.

2026-02-22T13:32:44.468404-08:00

SunExpress to launch night flights Manchester–Dalaman from 19 May 2026

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Flybondi route, fleet and strategy update — network changes and aircraft plans Flybondi announced route network adjustments alongside fleet moves and strategic initiatives, covering new and reinstated services, aircraft acquisitions and commercial partnerships. The operator's update outlines how route launches and fleet deployment will change near‑term capacity and competitive positioning across Argentina's domestic and regional markets.

2026-02-22T10:06:33.183098-08:00

Flybondi route, fleet and strategy update — network changes and aircraft plans

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Malaysia Airlines to add third daily Kuala Lumpur–Doha nonstop from 30 June 2026 Malaysia Airlines will introduce a third daily nonstop Kuala Lumpur–Doha rotation from 30 June 2026, lifting the route to 21 weekly flights. The added frequency reflects sustained demand and strengthens Malaysia’s direct connectivity to the Middle East via Doha’s hub.

2026-02-21T01:45:35.059498-08:00

Malaysia Airlines to add third daily Kuala Lumpur–Doha nonstop from 30 June 2026

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Global destinations ease visa rules as OTAs and carriers chase India’s outbound tourists

Aer Lingus expands Cork Summer 2026 network with Nice and Santiago de Compostela, ups Glasgow and Prague services

Frontier retreats at JFK — cuts all but one daily flight while expanding in Los Angeles

AirAsia X eyes New York after London launch, signalling a US long‑haul push

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