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Qantas trims FY26 outlook, cuts domestic capacity and shifts flying to Europe as Iran war lifts jet-fuel costs

Qantas says it is scaling back planned domestic capacity expansion by about five percentage points in 2Q26 (April–June), attributing the move to soaring jet-fuel prices tied to the Iran conflict. The carrier is also rebalancing capacity toward Europe while cutting thousands of flights across parts of its network.

2026-04-14T04:53:21.838645-07:00

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Etihad to add 5 new China routes, 28 weekly flights from Oct 2026–Mar 2027 in UAE–China expansion push

2026-04-14T05:56:47.318330-07:00

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Iberia to suspend Madrid–Havana flights from June to October 2026, citing fuel shortages and weak demand

2026-04-13T13:56:39.771458-07:00

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Etihad to quintuples mainland China presence with five new routes, adding 28 weekly flights to reach 35

2026-04-13T04:08:04.330609-07:00

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Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema: first international flights targeted from newly commissioned Iperu/Gateway International Airport Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema says the airline plans to launch flights from the newly commissioned Iperu Airport—also described as Gateway International Airport in Ogun State—to international destinations. The move positions a new Nigerian airport as the carrier’s next gateway for cross-border connectivity.

2026-04-14T07:15:03.806968-07:00

Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema: first international flights targeted from newly commissioned Iperu/Gateway International Airport

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Etihad to add 5 new China routes, 28 weekly flights from Oct 2026–Mar 2027 in UAE–China expansion push Etihad Airways plans its largest China expansion in tiers, launching five new destinations and increasing capacity by 28 weekly flights between October and March 2027. The move is designed to strengthen Abu Dhabi–China connectivity and reinforce Etihad’s China Eastern joint venture and wider long-haul network adjustments.

2026-04-14T05:56:47.318330-07:00

Etihad to add 5 new China routes, 28 weekly flights from Oct 2026–Mar 2027 in UAE–China expansion push

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Qantas trims FY26 outlook, cuts domestic capacity and shifts flying to Europe as Iran war lifts jet-fuel costs Qantas says it is scaling back planned domestic capacity expansion by about five percentage points in 2Q26 (April–June), attributing the move to soaring jet-fuel prices tied to the Iran conflict. The carrier is also rebalancing capacity toward Europe while cutting thousands of flights across parts of its network.

2026-04-14T04:53:21.838645-07:00

Qantas trims FY26 outlook, cuts domestic capacity and shifts flying to Europe as Iran war lifts jet-fuel costs

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Dubai airport operator extends foreign airline caps with one daily round-trip limit to MID-2Q26 Dubai’s airport operator is extending restrictions on foreign carriers by limiting each airline to one daily round trip between Dubai International and Dubai World Central from April 20 through mid-2Q26. The cap tightens hub access during a period of ongoing network volatility in the region.

2026-04-13T21:14:32.114550-07:00

Dubai airport operator extends foreign airline caps with one daily round-trip limit to MID-2Q26

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Delta withdraws opposition to US approval for Philippine Airlines’ Chicago O’Hare service Delta Air Lines has withdrawn its opposition to a planned Philippine Airlines service between Manila (MNL) and Chicago O’Hare (ORD) after US approval of the route plan. The change clears a key regulatory hurdle that had been tied to broader access and capacity competition around ORD.

2026-04-13T13:58:17.473370-07:00

Delta withdraws opposition to US approval for Philippine Airlines’ Chicago O’Hare service

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Iberia to suspend Madrid–Havana flights from June to October 2026, citing fuel shortages and weak demand Iberia will halt its direct Madrid–Havana service from June 2026 through at least the end of October, citing ongoing fuel shortages on the island and declining passenger demand for Cuba. The carrier is framing the move as temporary, with plans to reassess operations afterward.

2026-04-13T13:56:39.771458-07:00

Iberia to suspend Madrid–Havana flights from June to October 2026, citing fuel shortages and weak demand

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Aer Lingus inaugurates Dublin–Raleigh-Durham route with A321XLR, up to five weekly flights Aer Lingus launched an inaugural nonstop service between Dublin (DUB) and Raleigh-Durham (RDU), positioning the route as a new transatlantic link with one-stop connectivity onward via Dublin to the UK and Europe. Operations begin at up to five times weekly using the Airbus A321XLR.

2026-04-13T12:23:49.808456-07:00

Aer Lingus inaugurates Dublin–Raleigh-Durham route with A321XLR, up to five weekly flights

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India’s $3 billion UDAN push targets small-airport connectivity growth India is backing its UDAN regional air connectivity scheme with a $3 billion package aimed at expanding flights and improving links to smaller cities and airports. While the program is not yet drawing “large numbers,” its track record suggests the approach can scale—if implementation follows through.

2026-04-13T06:34:40.656219-07:00

India’s $3 billion UDAN push targets small-airport connectivity growth

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Qantas trims FY26 outlook, cuts domestic capacity and shifts flying to Europe as Iran war lifts jet-fuel costs

Etihad to add 5 new China routes, 28 weekly flights from Oct 2026–Mar 2027 in UAE–China expansion push

Iberia to suspend Madrid–Havana flights from June to October 2026, citing fuel shortages and weak demand

Etihad to quintuples mainland China presence with five new routes, adding 28 weekly flights to reach 35

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