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Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350‑900 nonstop from summer 2027, provoking DOT slot fight

Delta has filed with the U.S. DOT to operate a daily nonstop Los Angeles–Manila service from summer 2027 using Airbus A350‑900 aircraft, conditioning approval on reciprocal rights from the Philippines. The filing has triggered a DOT slot dispute that is delaying Philippine Airlines’ planned Midwest U.S. entry.

2026-03-11T15:53:32.011014-07:00

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Royal Brunei launches nonstop Bandar Seri Begawan–London Heathrow with B787‑8

2026-03-12T18:04:18.036361-07:00

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Air Canada expands Landline motorcoach feeder network to Niagara, Sarnia and Muskoka

2026-03-12T04:04:24.729147-07:00

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JetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale hub with year‑round Jacksonville and added frequencies to Cartagena, DFW and Tampa

2026-03-12T08:19:54.066809-07:00

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Royal Brunei launches nonstop Bandar Seri Begawan–London Heathrow with B787‑8 Royal Brunei Airlines began nonstop Boeing 787‑8 services between Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) and London Heathrow (LHR) on 10 March 2026. The scheduled long‑haul link uses the carrier's 787‑8 Dreamliner to provide direct connectivity between Brunei and the UK.

2026-03-12T18:04:18.036361-07:00

Royal Brunei launches nonstop Bandar Seri Begawan–London Heathrow with B787‑8

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Aegean scraps A321XLR India launch as deliveries slip past summer Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has abandoned plans to take two Airbus A321XLRs and launch services to India this year after delivery delays mean the aircraft would not arrive in time for the summer flying season, forcing the carrier to defer the route and associated capacity build-up.

2026-03-12T09:40:12.208531-07:00

Aegean scraps A321XLR India launch as deliveries slip past summer

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JetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale hub with year‑round Jacksonville and added frequencies to Cartagena, DFW and Tampa JetBlue will expand its Fort Lauderdale (FLL) schedule in June, adding year‑round service to Jacksonville and increasing frequencies to Cartagena, Dallas–Fort Worth and Tampa. The changes deepen JetBlue’s FLL network and further cement the carrier as the airport’s largest airline.

2026-03-12T08:19:54.066809-07:00

JetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale hub with year‑round Jacksonville and added frequencies to Cartagena, DFW and Tampa

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Corendon to wet‑lease Boeing 737‑9 from affiliate for Summer 2026 Amsterdam–Turkey leisure services Corendon Airlines will wet‑lease a Boeing 737‑9 from an affiliate to support its Summer 2026 Turkey schedule, with OAG planning showing new seasonal Amsterdam–Bodrum and Amsterdam–Dalaman services. The short‑term wet‑lease provides immediate seat capacity as Corendon expands its Europe‑focused leisure network.

2026-03-12T05:48:28.269635-07:00

Corendon to wet‑lease Boeing 737‑9 from affiliate for Summer 2026 Amsterdam–Turkey leisure services

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Air Canada expands Landline motorcoach feeder network to Niagara, Sarnia and Muskoka Air Canada has renewed its deal with The Landline Company to extend Landline motorcoach service to Niagara, Sarnia and Muskoka from June 15, 2026, and boost frequencies on Kingston and Kitchener–Waterloo. The network will provide 26 daily departures from six Ontario communities into Toronto Pearson with through‑booking and baggage transfer.

2026-03-12T04:04:24.729147-07:00

Air Canada expands Landline motorcoach feeder network to Niagara, Sarnia and Muskoka

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Turkish Airlines inaugurates daily Istanbul–Yerevan service on March 11 as ties normalize Turkish Airlines operated its first scheduled flight between Istanbul (IST) and Yerevan (EVN) on March 11, 2026, restoring daily commercial service after years without direct connections. The route's launch is a tangible step in the gradual normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia.

2026-03-12T03:13:40.744983-07:00

Turkish Airlines inaugurates daily Istanbul–Yerevan service on March 11 as ties normalize

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Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350‑900 nonstop from summer 2027, provoking DOT slot fight Delta has filed with the U.S. DOT to operate a daily nonstop Los Angeles–Manila service from summer 2027 using Airbus A350‑900 aircraft, conditioning approval on reciprocal rights from the Philippines. The filing has triggered a DOT slot dispute that is delaying Philippine Airlines’ planned Midwest U.S. entry.

2026-03-11T15:53:32.011014-07:00

Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350‑900 nonstop from summer 2027, provoking DOT slot fight

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Asia Pacific Airlines seeks traffic rights for Hong Kong and Manila Guam-based Asia Pacific Airlines has applied for traffic rights to Hong Kong and Manila, seeking authority to operate scheduled services connecting Guam with two major Asia‑Pacific gateways. The filings initiate the regulatory process that must be completed before any routes are launched.

2026-03-11T15:23:49.862675-07:00

Asia Pacific Airlines seeks traffic rights for Hong Kong and Manila

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Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350‑900 nonstop from summer 2027, provoking DOT slot fight

Royal Brunei launches nonstop Bandar Seri Begawan–London Heathrow with B787‑8

Air Canada expands Landline motorcoach feeder network to Niagara, Sarnia and Muskoka

JetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale hub with year‑round Jacksonville and added frequencies to Cartagena, DFW and Tampa

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