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Lufthansa Group, Wizz Air set phased return to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion after EASA advisory softens

Lufthansa Group will gradually restart flights to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion: Wizz Air resumes on 28 May, Austrian on 1 June, followed by Lufthansa and Swiss on 1 July, with Eurowings among the later group restorations. The schedule follows a comprehensive safety assessment after EASA softened its operating advisory in Israel’s airspace amid the Iran–Israel conflict.

2026-05-13T10:59:04.675974-07:00

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Qatar Airways restarts Doha–Abu Dhabi service and adds Helsinki & Tokyo Haneda from mid-July 2026 as regional tensions ease

2026-05-13T07:43:00.068780-07:00

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Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs

2026-05-12T22:39:16.706146-07:00

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United Nigeria targets rapid fleet and network growth

2026-05-13T01:34:26.662842-07:00

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Lufthansa Group, Wizz Air set phased return to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion after EASA advisory softens Lufthansa Group will gradually restart flights to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion: Wizz Air resumes on 28 May, Austrian on 1 June, followed by Lufthansa and Swiss on 1 July, with Eurowings among the later group restorations. The schedule follows a comprehensive safety assessment after EASA softened its operating advisory in Israel’s airspace amid the Iran–Israel conflict.

2026-05-13T10:59:04.675974-07:00

Lufthansa Group, Wizz Air set phased return to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion after EASA advisory softens

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Qatar Airways restarts Doha–Abu Dhabi service and adds Helsinki & Tokyo Haneda from mid-July 2026 as regional tensions ease Qatar Airways is restoring and expanding its Middle East network after a downturn in regional operations tied to the Iran–Israel conflict. The carrier has resumed double-daily passenger flights between Doha and Abu Dhabi and plans summer 2026 returns to Helsinki and Tokyo Haneda from 15 July, boosting connectivity for Europe and Asia.

2026-05-13T07:43:00.068780-07:00

Qatar Airways restarts Doha–Abu Dhabi service and adds Helsinki & Tokyo Haneda from mid-July 2026 as regional tensions ease

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United Nigeria targets rapid fleet and network growth United Nigeria says it is aiming for fast expansion of both its fleet size and route network. The move puts renewed focus on how quickly new-capacity entrants can scale aircraft availability and turn that flying into sustained route coverage in Nigeria.

2026-05-13T01:34:26.662842-07:00

United Nigeria targets rapid fleet and network growth

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Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs Air India is trimming international capacity starting June 2026, temporarily cutting services across multiple routes through August and suspending/reducing dozens more through the same period. Reports cite airspace restrictions tied to Middle East conflict, record fuel prices, and loss pressure during network turnaround efforts, including long-haul cuts.

2026-05-12T22:39:16.706146-07:00

Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs

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UAC-backed leasing plan to bring Red Wings’ first Tu-214 by 2027 United Aircraft Corporation says Russia’s Red Wings Airlines will receive its first commercial Tupolev Tu-214 aircraft in 2027 under a state-backed leasing scheme. The announcement ties the carrier’s near-term fleet step to Moscow’s broader push for domestic aircraft production and import substitution.

2026-05-12T21:16:23.065217-07:00

UAC-backed leasing plan to bring Red Wings’ first Tu-214 by 2027

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St Barth Executive to Expand Caribbean Service with Tecnam P2012c STOL, Launching Sint Maarten–St Barth Premium Link on April 30 St Barth Executive is expanding its regional flying model in the Caribbean with nine-seat Tecnam P2012 STOL operations. A new seamless, premium connection between Sint Maarten and St Barth launches April 30, blending private aviation standards with scheduled-airline efficiency for short-hop travel.

2026-05-12T07:47:11.855942-07:00

St Barth Executive to Expand Caribbean Service with Tecnam P2012c STOL, Launching Sint Maarten–St Barth Premium Link on April 30

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United to resume daily Houston–Caracas nonstops Aug. 11, 2026 with Boeing 737-8 MAX (restart after ~9-year pause) United Airlines will restart daily nonstop service between Houston (IAH) and Caracas (CCS) on Aug. 11, 2026, using the Boeing 737-8 MAX. The relaunch follows nearly nine years without the route, restoring direct U.S.–Venezuela connectivity from United’s Houston hub.

2026-05-12T06:50:03.343350-07:00

United to resume daily Houston–Caracas nonstops Aug. 11, 2026 with Boeing 737-8 MAX (restart after ~9-year pause)

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Air Astana launches flights from Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3, adds daily Astana service Air Astana began operating flights from Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3 on May 12, 2026, the carrier said. The move supports expanded summer flying, including daily service from Astana plus three weekly flights from Almaty.

2026-05-12T06:29:27.320018-07:00

Air Astana launches flights from Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3, adds daily Astana service

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Lufthansa Group, Wizz Air set phased return to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion after EASA advisory softens

Qatar Airways restarts Doha–Abu Dhabi service and adds Helsinki & Tokyo Haneda from mid-July 2026 as regional tensions ease

Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs

United Nigeria targets rapid fleet and network growth

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