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Wizz Air UK cleared to operate UK–US transatlantic flights, targets 2026 World Cup charters

Wizz Air UK has been granted provisional US regulatory permission to operate flights between the United Kingdom and the United States, enabling non‑scheduled charter services. The carrier intends to offer dedicated charters to transport European teams and fans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2026-03-06T03:20:22.128799-08:00

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Norse Atlantic adds two roundtrips between London Gatwick and Bangkok amid Middle East airspace disruptions

2026-03-05T12:19:39.032900-08:00

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JetBlue launches nonstop JFK and Boston service to Destin–Fort Walton Beach (VPS), its 11th Florida destination

2026-03-05T06:31:31.094218-08:00

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Lufthansa to launch first-ever nonstop Frankfurt–Kuala Lumpur with 787-9 on 25 Oct 2026

2026-03-04T01:27:18.588380-08:00

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Wizz Air UK cleared to operate UK–US transatlantic flights, targets 2026 World Cup charters Wizz Air UK has been granted provisional US regulatory permission to operate flights between the United Kingdom and the United States, enabling non‑scheduled charter services. The carrier intends to offer dedicated charters to transport European teams and fans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2026-03-06T03:20:22.128799-08:00

Wizz Air UK cleared to operate UK–US transatlantic flights, targets 2026 World Cup charters

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Norse Atlantic adds two roundtrips between London Gatwick and Bangkok amid Middle East airspace disruptions On March 5, 2026 Norse Atlantic announced two additional roundtrips between London Gatwick (LGW) and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) — extra departures March 9 and 11 (LGW→BKK) and return legs March 10 and 12 — citing sharply increased demand after recent Middle East airspace restrictions altered global routings.

2026-03-05T12:19:39.032900-08:00

Norse Atlantic adds two roundtrips between London Gatwick and Bangkok amid Middle East airspace disruptions

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JetBlue launches nonstop JFK and Boston service to Destin–Fort Walton Beach (VPS), its 11th Florida destination On March 5, 2026, JetBlue inaugurated nonstop flights from New York–JFK and Boston to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), expanding the carrier’s Florida network to 11 destinations and directly linking the Northeast with Florida’s Emerald Coast.

2026-03-05T06:31:31.094218-08:00

JetBlue launches nonstop JFK and Boston service to Destin–Fort Walton Beach (VPS), its 11th Florida destination

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Tour operators plan additional Turkey–Russia carriers; ch-aviation flags Southwind Airlines Tour operators are planning to add carriers on Turkey–Russia routes, ch-aviation reports, naming Southwind Airlines among operators expected to expand services. The ch-aviation summary provides no further detail on timing, frequencies or fleet commitments.

2026-03-04T22:37:52.413286-08:00

Tour operators plan additional Turkey–Russia carriers; ch-aviation flags Southwind Airlines

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USDOT clears American to resume Miami–Caracas and Miami–Maracaibo service via Envoy USDOT has approved American Airlines to restart scheduled U.S.–Venezuela passenger services, authorizing regional subsidiary Envoy Air to operate daily Miami–Caracas and Miami–Maracaibo flights from Miami International Airport using Embraer regional jets. The decision restores direct U.S. links to Venezuela after a six‑year suspension.

2026-03-04T16:16:22.689687-08:00

USDOT clears American to resume Miami–Caracas and Miami–Maracaibo service via Envoy

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Air Tahiti Nui to launch twice-weekly nonstop Papeete–Sydney service from 14 Dec 2026 Air Tahiti Nui will launch twice‑weekly nonstop Papeete (PPT)–Sydney (SYD) flights effective 14 December 2026, operated with Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners and now open for reservations. The service creates the first scheduled direct link for many Australian travellers to French Polynesia and expands oneworld trans‑Pacific feed.

2026-03-04T06:06:42.663421-08:00

Air Tahiti Nui to launch twice-weekly nonstop Papeete–Sydney service from 14 Dec 2026

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Sun Country opens bookings through Dec. 15, 2026 and ups frequencies to key leisure markets Sun Country Airlines has extended its booking window through Dec. 15, 2026, allowing sales for post‑Labor Day, MEA weekend, Thanksgiving and peak fall travel. The carrier's fall 2026 schedule increases frequencies to Boston, Portland (ME), Syracuse, Burlington, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Orlando and Fort Myers.

2026-03-04T01:55:33.402318-08:00

Sun Country opens bookings through Dec. 15, 2026 and ups frequencies to key leisure markets

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Lufthansa to launch first-ever nonstop Frankfurt–Kuala Lumpur with 787-9 on 25 Oct 2026 Lufthansa will launch its first-ever nonstop Frankfurt–Kuala Lumpur service on 25 October 2026, operating five weekly round trips with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. Departures from Frankfurt are Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; departures from Kuala Lumpur are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

2026-03-04T01:27:18.588380-08:00

Lufthansa to launch first-ever nonstop Frankfurt–Kuala Lumpur with 787-9 on 25 Oct 2026

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Wizz Air UK cleared to operate UK–US transatlantic flights, targets 2026 World Cup charters

Norse Atlantic adds two roundtrips between London Gatwick and Bangkok amid Middle East airspace disruptions

JetBlue launches nonstop JFK and Boston service to Destin–Fort Walton Beach (VPS), its 11th Florida destination

Lufthansa to launch first-ever nonstop Frankfurt–Kuala Lumpur with 787-9 on 25 Oct 2026

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