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Ryanair to close Berlin Brandenburg (BER) base from Oct. 24, 2026, citing high costs and fare/charge increases

Ryanair said it will withdraw its stationed fleet from Berlin-Brandenburg International Airport (BER) and shut its base effective Oct. 24, 2026. The airline blamed rising airport costs and increased charges, signaling capacity pullback from Germany’s capital as it reshapes its European network footprint.

2026-04-24T07:03:20.897240-07:00

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Hawaiian Airlines joins oneworld as 16th member, expanding the alliance’s Pacific network after Alaska-Air integration

2026-04-22T15:23:44.349021-07:00

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ITA Airways launches Rome Fiumicino–Santo Domingo seasonal route from Nov. 30, 2026 (weekly)

2026-04-22T12:57:29.312696-07:00

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Lufthansa Group to cancel 20,000 short-haul flights this summer through October to offset jet-fuel volatility

2026-04-21T08:11:10.883808-07:00

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Ryanair to close Berlin Brandenburg (BER) base from Oct. 24, 2026, citing high costs and fare/charge increases Ryanair said it will withdraw its stationed fleet from Berlin-Brandenburg International Airport (BER) and shut its base effective Oct. 24, 2026. The airline blamed rising airport costs and increased charges, signaling capacity pullback from Germany’s capital as it reshapes its European network footprint.

2026-04-24T07:03:20.897240-07:00

Ryanair to close Berlin Brandenburg (BER) base from Oct. 24, 2026, citing high costs and fare/charge increases

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Air Astana won’t resume Russia flights despite BAE Systems’ full exit Air Astana says it will not restart Russia-bound services, even after BAE Systems has sold its remaining stake and fully exited the carrier. The update underscores that commercial ties and ownership changes won’t override the airline’s current operating constraints on Russia routes.

2026-04-22T22:49:52.183695-07:00

Air Astana won’t resume Russia flights despite BAE Systems’ full exit

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Jet2 adds nonstop London East Midlands–Paris for Summer 2027 Jet2 will expand its network from London East Midlands Airport with new direct services to Paris for the Summer 2027 season, positioning the airport as a growing UK point of access to the French capital. The schedule targets the summer travel peak with year-ahead planning centered on nonstop demand.

2026-04-22T15:57:46.637810-07:00

Jet2 adds nonstop London East Midlands–Paris for Summer 2027

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Hawaiian Airlines joins oneworld as 16th member, expanding the alliance’s Pacific network after Alaska-Air integration Hawaiian Airlines has formally joined the oneworld alliance, becoming its 16th member and adding Honolulu as an additional hub within the network. The carrier positions the move as smoother transitions for travelers and highlights oneworld’s growing reach across Hawaii and the U.S. Pacific.

2026-04-22T15:23:44.349021-07:00

Hawaiian Airlines joins oneworld as 16th member, expanding the alliance’s Pacific network after Alaska-Air integration

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ITA Airways launches Rome Fiumicino–Santo Domingo seasonal route from Nov. 30, 2026 (weekly) ITA Airways has opened ticket sales for its first Caribbean service, linking Rome Fiumicino (FCO) to Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic). The winter seasonal route begins Nov. 30, 2026, operating once weekly on Mondays and flown with an Airbus A330neo.

2026-04-22T12:57:29.312696-07:00

ITA Airways launches Rome Fiumicino–Santo Domingo seasonal route from Nov. 30, 2026 (weekly)

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Flair cleared by Canada to resume regular Cuba flights as Iberia suspends Havana service amid jet-fuel shortfall The Canadian Transportation Agency has approved Flair Airlines to operate regular international flights to Cuba. The decision comes as Iberia will suspend flights to Havana in June, citing Cuba’s worsening energy situation and a jet-fuel runout that is disrupting airline schedules and routing plans.

2026-04-22T08:35:37.381261-07:00

Flair cleared by Canada to resume regular Cuba flights as Iberia suspends Havana service amid jet-fuel shortfall

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Lufthansa Group to cancel 20,000 short-haul flights this summer through October to offset jet-fuel volatility Lufthansa Group will remove about 20,000 short-haul departures scheduled through October, trimming European summer capacity and re-centering demand around its six hubs. The carrier cites jet-fuel cost inflation—fuel costs have doubled since the start of the Iran conflict—and targets “unprofitable” routes to protect margins.

2026-04-21T08:11:10.883808-07:00

Lufthansa Group to cancel 20,000 short-haul flights this summer through October to offset jet-fuel volatility

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Iran war cuts key air routes, slashing India inbound tourism by an estimated 15–20% in 2026 India’s already-weak inbound tourism is projected to fall 15–20% this year as the Iran war severs key aviation corridors. The route disruption comes amid broader Middle East connectivity strain and airspace/operational disruptions that have already forced cancellations and reroutes impacting India-linked travel flows.

2026-04-21T05:41:28.731628-07:00

Iran war cuts key air routes, slashing India inbound tourism by an estimated 15–20% in 2026

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Ryanair to close Berlin Brandenburg (BER) base from Oct. 24, 2026, citing high costs and fare/charge increases

Hawaiian Airlines joins oneworld as 16th member, expanding the alliance’s Pacific network after Alaska-Air integration

ITA Airways launches Rome Fiumicino–Santo Domingo seasonal route from Nov. 30, 2026 (weekly)

Lufthansa Group to cancel 20,000 short-haul flights this summer through October to offset jet-fuel volatility

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