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American launches daily Philadelphia–Porto A321XLR service with Flagship Suite from Summer 2027

American Airlines will launch daily summer seasonal service between Philadelphia (PHL) and Porto (OPO) beginning summer 2027, operated with a new Airbus A321XLR. The aircraft will feature American's Flagship Suite® business‑class product, bringing a premium single‑aisle transatlantic offering to the route.

2026-02-05T11:08:17.402109-08:00

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Eurowings adds six Getjet A320s, ramps wet‑lease to 19 aircraft for Summer 2026

2026-02-05T03:04:05.919284-08:00

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Arkia alters Bangkok operations amid lack of Somalia permit

2026-02-05T01:43:12.284000-08:00

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STARLUX to launch nonstop Taipei–Prague A350 service on 1 August 2026

2026-02-03T23:08:08.170969-08:00

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American launches daily Philadelphia–Porto A321XLR service with Flagship Suite from Summer 2027 American Airlines will launch daily summer seasonal service between Philadelphia (PHL) and Porto (OPO) beginning summer 2027, operated with a new Airbus A321XLR. The aircraft will feature American's Flagship Suite® business‑class product, bringing a premium single‑aisle transatlantic offering to the route.

2026-02-05T11:08:17.402109-08:00

American launches daily Philadelphia–Porto A321XLR service with Flagship Suite from Summer 2027

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Eurowings adds six Getjet A320s, ramps wet‑lease to 19 aircraft for Summer 2026 Eurowings will expand wet‑lease capacity for Summer 2026, deploying up to 19 externally operated aircraft in peak weeks to meet demand. New partner Getjet will station six Airbus A320s in Hamburg; Avion Express and Smartwings remain in the wet‑lease pool.

2026-02-05T03:04:05.919284-08:00

Eurowings adds six Getjet A320s, ramps wet‑lease to 19 aircraft for Summer 2026

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Arkia alters Bangkok operations amid lack of Somalia permit Israeli carrier Arkia has modified its Bangkok services after failing to secure required Somalia overflight or landing permissions, prompting immediate routing and schedule changes for flights between Israel and Bangkok. The development highlights how permit gaps can disrupt long‑haul network planning and operational continuity.

2026-02-05T01:43:12.284000-08:00

Arkia alters Bangkok operations amid lack of Somalia permit

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Ras Al Khaimah Airport targets Far East carriers and expanded European links Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is actively courting airlines from the Far East while pursuing expanded scheduled links to Europe, seeking to broaden its international connectivity beyond Gulf and leisure markets. The push targets new long‑haul and regional services to lift passenger volumes and diversify route offerings.

2026-02-04T06:35:41.427833-08:00

Ras Al Khaimah Airport targets Far East carriers and expanded European links

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AeroItalia wins five of six Sardinian PSO routes AeroItalia has been awarded five of six Sardinian PSO routes in the latest regional tender, securing the majority of the island's public service obligation connections and control over core subsidised domestic services. The summary did not identify which specific route remained unassigned or name competing bidders.

2026-02-04T04:54:01.534544-08:00

AeroItalia wins five of six Sardinian PSO routes

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STARLUX to launch nonstop Taipei–Prague A350 service on 1 August 2026 STARLUX will begin nonstop Taipei Taoyuan–Prague A350‑900 service on 1 August 2026, its first route into Europe. The carrier will operate three weekly roundtrips (Tue/Thu/Sat), rising to four from October, and Prague Airport forecasts more than 95,000 passengers in year one.

2026-02-03T23:08:08.170969-08:00

STARLUX to launch nonstop Taipei–Prague A350 service on 1 August 2026

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Biman Bangladesh resumes scheduled services to Pakistan after 14-year hiatus Biman Bangladesh has resumed scheduled passenger flights to Pakistan after a 14-year suspension, restarting direct air services between Dhaka and cities in Pakistan. The move restores a regular bilateral link that had been absent since 2012, reopening a channel for travellers and cargo.

2026-02-03T21:43:05.248210-08:00

Biman Bangladesh resumes scheduled services to Pakistan after 14-year hiatus

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Volaris to launch year‑round Denver–Querétaro twice‑weekly service from 3 June 2026 Mexican low‑cost carrier Volaris will begin twice‑weekly, year‑round nonstop Denver–Querétaro service on 3 June 2026, adding a new direct link between Colorado and central Mexico. The route expands Volaris's U.S. network and increases direct connectivity for business and leisure traffic to Querétaro.

2026-02-03T12:55:01.583896-08:00

Volaris to launch year‑round Denver–Querétaro twice‑weekly service from 3 June 2026

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American launches daily Philadelphia–Porto A321XLR service with Flagship Suite from Summer 2027

Eurowings adds six Getjet A320s, ramps wet‑lease to 19 aircraft for Summer 2026

Arkia alters Bangkok operations amid lack of Somalia permit

STARLUX to launch nonstop Taipei–Prague A350 service on 1 August 2026

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