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British Airways to Relaunch London–Melbourne Nonstop on Jan 9, 2027; expands winter 2026/27 long‑haul network

British Airways will resume nonstop London–Melbourne service from London Heathrow on Jan. 9, 2027, ending a 20‑year hiatus. The relaunch is part of a broader winter 2026/27 long‑haul expansion that also grows Tokyo Haneda, Cape Town, Delhi, Barbados and other frequencies.

2026-03-16T18:59:39.602391-07:00

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Southwest pulls back from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles, refocusing on Midway, BWI and Reagan

2026-03-16T03:48:56.539794-07:00

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EU court: both the EU and member states may sign bilateral air‑service agreements

2026-03-16T00:14:29.694418-07:00

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SriLankan ups Melbourne services to 10 weekly, adds ~92,000 seats annually

2026-03-15T17:05:07.486683-07:00

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British Airways to Relaunch London–Melbourne Nonstop on Jan 9, 2027; expands winter 2026/27 long‑haul network British Airways will resume nonstop London–Melbourne service from London Heathrow on Jan. 9, 2027, ending a 20‑year hiatus. The relaunch is part of a broader winter 2026/27 long‑haul expansion that also grows Tokyo Haneda, Cape Town, Delhi, Barbados and other frequencies.

2026-03-16T18:59:39.602391-07:00

British Airways to Relaunch London–Melbourne Nonstop on Jan 9, 2027; expands winter 2026/27 long‑haul network

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Andes Líneas Aéreas seeks permission to operate charter flights to the United States Argentina’s Andes Líneas Aéreas has filed for permission to operate charter flights to the United States. The application requests authority to conduct U.S.-bound charter services, a move that would expand the carrier’s international operations and commercial options out of Argentina.

2026-03-16T10:19:09.110575-07:00

Andes Líneas Aéreas seeks permission to operate charter flights to the United States

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Southwest pulls back from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles, refocusing on Midway, BWI and Reagan Southwest is abandoning its pandemic-era strategy of operating primary-airport services alongside existing secondary hubs, withdrawing from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles and reverting focus to Midway, BWI and Reagan. The airline previously ended its Houston IAH experiment in 2024; O'Hare now follows suit.

2026-03-16T03:48:56.539794-07:00

Southwest pulls back from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles, refocusing on Midway, BWI and Reagan

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EU court: both the EU and member states may sign bilateral air‑service agreements EU court rules both the EU and member states may sign bilateral air‑service agreements with third countries. The judgment clarifies competence over international market access and could reshape bilateral route rights, commercial negotiations and regulatory alignment for carriers and governments.

2026-03-16T00:14:29.694418-07:00

EU court: both the EU and member states may sign bilateral air‑service agreements

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SriLankan ups Melbourne services to 10 weekly, adds ~92,000 seats annually SriLankan Airlines will increase services to Melbourne to ten weekly flights, adding roughly 92,000 seats a year as travel demand to South Asia surges from Melbourne Airport. The capacity uplift bolsters the carrier’s Australian connectivity and adds seasonal resilience to the market.

2026-03-15T17:05:07.486683-07:00

SriLankan ups Melbourne services to 10 weekly, adds ~92,000 seats annually

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Saudia route network update: new routes, schedule shifts, fleet moves and partnership activity Saudia has announced a package of route launches, schedule adjustments, fleet development steps and partnership changes across its domestic and international network. The update details new services, frequency tweaks, near‑term aircraft procurement and strategic alliances that will affect capacity deployment and competitive positioning.

2026-03-15T16:53:45.248642-07:00

Saudia route network update: new routes, schedule shifts, fleet moves and partnership activity

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Vietjet to launch Da Nang–Jakarta on Apr 29 and Nha Trang–Singapore on Jun 1, 2026 Vietjet will add two international services in 2Q 2026: Da Nang–Jakarta starting 29 April 2026 and Nha Trang–Singapore starting 1 June 2026. The airline announced the start dates as part of its regional network expansion.

2026-03-15T06:04:27.513064-07:00

Vietjet to launch Da Nang–Jakarta on Apr 29 and Nha Trang–Singapore on Jun 1, 2026

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Air China to resume weekly Beijing–Pyongyang flights from 30 March as China–North Korea travel reopens Air China will restart weekly Beijing–Pyongyang scheduled service from 30 March, reopening reservations for the route last flown in 2020. The Star Alliance member plans one weekly rotation using a Boeing 737‑700 (CA121 PEK 0805–1100 FNJ), after cross‑border train services resumed.

2026-03-13T14:10:06.277925-07:00

Air China to resume weekly Beijing–Pyongyang flights from 30 March as China–North Korea travel reopens

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British Airways to Relaunch London–Melbourne Nonstop on Jan 9, 2027; expands winter 2026/27 long‑haul network

Southwest pulls back from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles, refocusing on Midway, BWI and Reagan

EU court: both the EU and member states may sign bilateral air‑service agreements

SriLankan ups Melbourne services to 10 weekly, adds ~92,000 seats annually

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