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Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350-900 from summer 2027, prompting DOT slot fight with Philippine Airlines

Delta Air Lines has filed with the U.S. DOT to operate daily nonstop Los Angeles–Manila service with an Airbus A350-900 beginning summer 2027. The filing accompanies a request to delay Philippine Airlines’ planned Chicago service, triggering a DOT dispute over Manila slot access.

2026-03-11T15:53:32.011014-07:00

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Air Canada expands Landline motorcoach feeder network to Niagara, Sarnia and Muskoka

2026-03-12T04:04:24.729147-07:00

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JetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale schedule, adding Tampa, Jacksonville, Dallas–Fort Worth and Cartagena

2026-03-12T08:19:54.066809-07:00

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Aegean scraps A321XLR India launch as deliveries slip past summer

2026-03-12T09:40:12.208531-07:00

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Aegean scraps A321XLR India launch as deliveries slip past summer Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has abandoned plans to take two Airbus A321XLRs and launch services to India this year after delivery delays mean the aircraft would not arrive in time for the summer flying season, forcing the carrier to defer the route and associated capacity build-up.

2026-03-12T09:40:12.208531-07:00

Aegean scraps A321XLR India launch as deliveries slip past summer

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JetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale schedule, adding Tampa, Jacksonville, Dallas–Fort Worth and Cartagena JetBlue today expanded its Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL) schedule, adding frequencies and new or enhanced service on four routes — Tampa, Jacksonville, Dallas–Fort Worth and Cartagena — with changes effective in June, strengthening both its domestic and international connectivity. The moves cement JetBlue as the airport's largest carrier.

2026-03-12T08:19:54.066809-07:00

JetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale schedule, adding Tampa, Jacksonville, Dallas–Fort Worth and Cartagena

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Corendon to wet‑lease Boeing 737‑9 from affiliate for Summer 2026 Amsterdam–Turkey leisure services Corendon Airlines will wet‑lease a Boeing 737‑9 from an affiliate to support its Summer 2026 Turkey schedule, with OAG planning showing new seasonal Amsterdam–Bodrum and Amsterdam–Dalaman services. The short‑term wet‑lease provides immediate seat capacity as Corendon expands its Europe‑focused leisure network.

2026-03-12T05:48:28.269635-07:00

Corendon to wet‑lease Boeing 737‑9 from affiliate for Summer 2026 Amsterdam–Turkey leisure services

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Air Canada expands Landline motorcoach feeder network to Niagara, Sarnia and Muskoka Air Canada has renewed its deal with The Landline Company to extend Landline motorcoach service to Niagara, Sarnia and Muskoka from June 15, 2026, and boost frequencies on Kingston and Kitchener–Waterloo. The network will provide 26 daily departures from six Ontario communities into Toronto Pearson with through‑booking and baggage transfer.

2026-03-12T04:04:24.729147-07:00

Air Canada expands Landline motorcoach feeder network to Niagara, Sarnia and Muskoka

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Turkish Airlines inaugurates daily Istanbul–Yerevan service on March 11 as ties normalize Turkish Airlines operated its first scheduled flight between Istanbul (IST) and Yerevan (EVN) on March 11, 2026, restoring daily commercial service after years without direct connections. The route's launch is a tangible step in the gradual normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia.

2026-03-12T03:13:40.744983-07:00

Turkish Airlines inaugurates daily Istanbul–Yerevan service on March 11 as ties normalize

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Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350-900 from summer 2027, prompting DOT slot fight with Philippine Airlines Delta Air Lines has filed with the U.S. DOT to operate daily nonstop Los Angeles–Manila service with an Airbus A350-900 beginning summer 2027. The filing accompanies a request to delay Philippine Airlines’ planned Chicago service, triggering a DOT dispute over Manila slot access.

2026-03-11T15:53:32.011014-07:00

Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350-900 from summer 2027, prompting DOT slot fight with Philippine Airlines

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Asia Pacific Airlines seeks traffic rights for Hong Kong and Manila Guam-based Asia Pacific Airlines has applied for traffic rights to Hong Kong and Manila, seeking authority to operate scheduled services connecting Guam with two major Asia‑Pacific gateways. The filings initiate the regulatory process that must be completed before any routes are launched.

2026-03-11T15:23:49.862675-07:00

Asia Pacific Airlines seeks traffic rights for Hong Kong and Manila

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AirAsia and Indonesia AirAsia to suspend Darwin services from 28 April 2026 AirAsia (AK; Kuala Lumpur International) and Indonesia AirAsia (QZ; Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta) will suspend all flights to Darwin from 28 April 2026, effectively exiting the Northern Territory capital in early 2Q26. The suspension removes scheduled international services to Darwin operated by both carriers.

2026-03-10T16:53:15.260842-07:00

AirAsia and Indonesia AirAsia to suspend Darwin services from 28 April 2026

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Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350-900 from summer 2027, prompting DOT slot fight with Philippine Airlines

Air Canada expands Landline motorcoach feeder network to Niagara, Sarnia and Muskoka

JetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale schedule, adding Tampa, Jacksonville, Dallas–Fort Worth and Cartagena

Aegean scraps A321XLR India launch as deliveries slip past summer

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