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Fiji Airways to suspend Nadi–Dallas/Fort Worth from Sept. 7, 2026, blaming high jet-fuel costs and weaker demand

Fiji Airways will cancel its nonstop service between Nadi (NAN) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effective Sept. 7, 2026—less than two years after launching the route. The carrier cited soaring jet-fuel prices and a changed demand outlook for pulling back on one of its longest-haul links.

2026-04-29T12:06:13.056461-07:00

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Fly Blade JV to launch on-demand helicopter service linking Mumbai–Pune and Shirdi by March 2019

2026-04-29T09:05:15.328367-07:00

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Etihad–Air Cambodia codeshare opens Abu Dhabi–Siem Reap via Phnom Penh on one ticket

2026-04-29T06:46:59.093431-07:00

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Riyadh Air tickets leak into public OTA inventory via Trip.com ahead of official launch

2026-04-29T06:24:39.690755-07:00

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Fiji Airways to suspend Nadi–Dallas/Fort Worth from Sept. 7, 2026, blaming high jet-fuel costs and weaker demand Fiji Airways will cancel its nonstop service between Nadi (NAN) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effective Sept. 7, 2026—less than two years after launching the route. The carrier cited soaring jet-fuel prices and a changed demand outlook for pulling back on one of its longest-haul links.

2026-04-29T12:06:13.056461-07:00

Fiji Airways to suspend Nadi–Dallas/Fort Worth from Sept. 7, 2026, blaming high jet-fuel costs and weaker demand

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Fly Blade JV to launch on-demand helicopter service linking Mumbai–Pune and Shirdi by March 2019 Fly Blade Inc., a major US arranger of civilian helicopter travel, is starting India operations through a joint venture with Hunch Ventures. The service is planned to begin by March 2019, initially operating helicopter flights between Mumbai and Pune, with Shirdi added under an intercity/intracity rollout approach.

2026-04-29T09:05:15.328367-07:00

Fly Blade JV to launch on-demand helicopter service linking Mumbai–Pune and Shirdi by March 2019

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Etihad–Air Cambodia codeshare opens Abu Dhabi–Siem Reap via Phnom Penh on one ticket Etihad Airways has launched a codeshare with Air Cambodia to connect Abu Dhabi with Siem Reap (for access to Angkor Wat) via Phnom Penh, enabling passengers to book and travel on a single ticket. The arrangement includes through-checked baggage.

2026-04-29T06:46:59.093431-07:00

Etihad–Air Cambodia codeshare opens Abu Dhabi–Siem Reap via Phnom Penh on one ticket

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Israel eases demand commitment for Wizz Air’s Tel Aviv Ben Gurion hub plans, despite earlier delays Israeli media reports that Wizz Air’s proposed hub at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion remains possible even without committing to serve Israel during emergency periods. The development comes after delays and amid an operational environment shaped by recent Israel security constraints affecting airline planning and capacity.

2026-04-29T06:27:02.513867-07:00

Israel eases demand commitment for Wizz Air’s Tel Aviv Ben Gurion hub plans, despite earlier delays

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Riyadh Air tickets leak into public OTA inventory via Trip.com ahead of official launch Skift reports Riyadh Air tickets are already available for sale through major online travel agencies, including Trip.com, even though the airline hasn’t held an official launch yet. The early retailing suggests Riyadh Air’s distribution and inventory are moving ahead of its stated timetable.

2026-04-29T06:24:39.690755-07:00

Riyadh Air tickets leak into public OTA inventory via Trip.com ahead of official launch

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Spring Airlines targets 200-aircraft fleet by 2031 and 300 by 2035 with an all-Airbus narrowbody plan China’s Spring Airlines says it is targeting a fleet of 200 aircraft by 2031 and around 300 by 2035, maintaining an all-Airbus narrowbody strategy, vice president Zhang Wuan said at Routes Asia 2026, according to Aviation Week.

2026-04-28T15:24:07.956675-07:00

Spring Airlines targets 200-aircraft fleet by 2031 and 300 by 2035 with an all-Airbus narrowbody plan

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Africa–Asia air corridor accelerates; business aviation routes up as markets expand in 2025 The Africa–Asia corridor is the fastest-growing aviation lane, with traffic up 42% in 2025, according to the cluster summary. Separately, multi-location “living” drove incremental business aviation route growth during 2025, signaling demand pockets beyond traditional leisure and scheduled markets.

2026-04-28T10:06:59.869293-07:00

Africa–Asia air corridor accelerates; business aviation routes up as markets expand in 2025

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United Airlines adds Summer 2026 nonstops to Split, Bari, Glasgow, Santiago de Compostela (and Reykjavik), expanding transatlant United is launching new Summer 2026 nonstop routes to Split (Croatia), Bari (Italy), Glasgow (Scotland) and Santiago de Compostela (Spain), with additional service to Reykjavik. The expansion increases Europe coverage out of both Newark and Washington Dulles as the carrier ramps its seasonal transatlantic capacity.

2026-04-28T09:49:26.296540-07:00

United Airlines adds Summer 2026 nonstops to Split, Bari, Glasgow, Santiago de Compostela (and Reykjavik), expanding transatlant

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Fiji Airways to suspend Nadi–Dallas/Fort Worth from Sept. 7, 2026, blaming high jet-fuel costs and weaker demand

Fly Blade JV to launch on-demand helicopter service linking Mumbai–Pune and Shirdi by March 2019

Etihad–Air Cambodia codeshare opens Abu Dhabi–Siem Reap via Phnom Penh on one ticket

Riyadh Air tickets leak into public OTA inventory via Trip.com ahead of official launch

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