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Emirates and Loong Air sign interline agreement to expand China connectivity

Emirates and Loong Air have signed an interline agreement to widen Emirates’ presence across China. The deal will enhance onward connectivity into Emirates’ Dubai hub by integrating Loong Air’s domestic network with Emirates’ international services, improving passenger transfer options and route feed.

2026-02-15T20:11:09.880727-08:00

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Iberia unveils record Summer 2026 Latin America schedule; capacity +7.6%

2026-02-15T06:44:19.303080-08:00

Delta Air Lines

Delta unveils largest-ever Hawaii winter schedule; MSP–Maui launches, BOS–Honolulu returns

2026-02-13T06:36:15.373296-08:00

FlightGlobal

Copa Holdings posts strong Q4 2025; plans double‑digit capacity growth and sustained profits in 2026

2026-02-13T01:45:11.898097-08:00

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Emirates and Loong Air sign interline agreement to expand China connectivity Emirates and Loong Air have signed an interline agreement to widen Emirates’ presence across China. The deal will enhance onward connectivity into Emirates’ Dubai hub by integrating Loong Air’s domestic network with Emirates’ international services, improving passenger transfer options and route feed.

2026-02-15T20:11:09.880727-08:00

Emirates and Loong Air sign interline agreement to expand China connectivity

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Route network and fleet update — Hainan Airlines This operator update summarizes changes across Hainan Airlines’ route network and strategic fleet developments, including aircraft orders and deployments, and captures related market moves—start-ups, bankruptcies, mergers and partnerships—that influence capacity, competition and network planning across China and APAC. It provides a concise view of evolving commercial dynamics.

2026-02-15T15:50:13.426866-08:00

Route network and fleet update — Hainan Airlines

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Iberia unveils record Summer 2026 Latin America schedule; capacity +7.6% Iberia will operate a record Summer 2026 Latin America schedule, increasing capacity to the region by 7.6% year‑on‑year. Argentina expands to 23 weekly frequencies (up to four daily), Brazil capacity rises 15%, and the Dominican Republic sees a 21% uplift.

2026-02-15T06:44:19.303080-08:00

Iberia unveils record Summer 2026 Latin America schedule; capacity +7.6%

Delta Air Lines

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Delta unveils largest-ever Hawaii winter schedule; MSP–Maui launches, BOS–Honolulu returns Delta will operate its biggest winter Hawaii schedule for 2026/27, adding nonstop Minneapolis–St. Paul–Maui (MSP–OGG) service—daily in peak season then five weekly—restarting Boston–Honolulu (BOS–HNL), boosting frequencies from ATL, DTW and JFK, and advancing Salt Lake City–Kona (SLC–KOA) flying alongside aircraft enhancements.

2026-02-13T06:36:15.373296-08:00

Delta unveils largest-ever Hawaii winter schedule; MSP–Maui launches, BOS–Honolulu returns

Reuters

World Cup 2026 offers transatlantic lift for Europe’s carriers, but limits remain Europe’s big carriers—Air France, Lufthansa and IAG—should see a temporary boost from FIFA World Cup 2026 demand, partly offsetting Air France’s $220m hit after the 2024 Paris Olympics. U.S. airfares are already up 2.2% YoY (January); capacity shifts will determine how much gains carriers capture.

2026-02-13T06:09:31.422698-08:00

World Cup 2026 offers transatlantic lift for Europe’s carriers, but limits remain

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Copa Holdings posts strong Q4 2025; plans double‑digit capacity growth and sustained profits in 2026 Copa Holdings reported a strong Q4 2025 and said it expects continued profitability in 2026 while planning double‑digit capacity growth. Management signalled targeted network moves — restoring services to five Venezuelan cities and expanding in Argentina — and warned FIFA World Cup 2026 will alter demand patterns and scheduling.

2026-02-13T01:45:11.898097-08:00

Copa Holdings posts strong Q4 2025; plans double‑digit capacity growth and sustained profits in 2026

Air Data News

Avianca resumes daily Bogotá–Caracas service, reconnecting Caracas to its 83‑destination network Avianca resumed daily nonstop Bogotá–Caracas flights on Feb. 12, restoring a historic 60‑year link after completing operational and safety evaluations with aviation authorities. The reinstated service reconnects Caracas to Avianca’s network of 83 destinations in 28 countries and could expand to other Venezuelan cities.

2026-02-13T00:44:48.333255-08:00

Avianca resumes daily Bogotá–Caracas service, reconnecting Caracas to its 83‑destination network

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Ethiopian targets 2028 Australia launch, conditional on two more widebodies Ethiopian Airlines plans to begin services to Australia in 2028, contingent on securing at least two additional widebody aircraft. The carrier says those fleet additions are a precondition for opening the new long‑haul market and will determine the timing of any Australia launch.

2026-02-13T00:00:25.807025-08:00

Ethiopian targets 2028 Australia launch, conditional on two more widebodies

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Emirates and Loong Air sign interline agreement to expand China connectivity

Iberia unveils record Summer 2026 Latin America schedule; capacity +7.6%

Delta unveils largest-ever Hawaii winter schedule; MSP–Maui launches, BOS–Honolulu returns

Copa Holdings posts strong Q4 2025; plans double‑digit capacity growth and sustained profits in 2026

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