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IndiGo launches A321XLR nonstop Mumbai/Delhi–Athens, becoming only Indian carrier to serve Greece

IndiGo has launched thrice-weekly nonstop A321XLR services between Mumbai/Delhi and Athens, becoming the only Indian carrier offering direct flights to Greece. The ultralong-range single-aisle removes the need to transit Middle East hubs and targets rising leisure, MICE and wedding travel demand.

2026-01-23T05:31:35.028176-08:00

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Lufthansa Group tweaks London slot allocations ahead of summer schedule

2026-01-23T01:14:46.059400-08:00

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easyJet adds three Summer 2026 UK–Italy/Portugal routes — Newcastle–Lisbon, Newcastle–Rome (FCO) and Manchester–Bari

2026-01-22T07:49:24.982588-08:00

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Emirates Skywards partners with Jet2 to redeem miles on 75+ UK leisure routes

2026-01-22T01:38:33.539801-08:00

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IndiGo launches A321XLR nonstop Mumbai/Delhi–Athens, becoming only Indian carrier to serve Greece IndiGo has launched thrice-weekly nonstop A321XLR services between Mumbai/Delhi and Athens, becoming the only Indian carrier offering direct flights to Greece. The ultralong-range single-aisle removes the need to transit Middle East hubs and targets rising leisure, MICE and wedding travel demand.

2026-01-23T05:31:35.028176-08:00

IndiGo launches A321XLR nonstop Mumbai/Delhi–Athens, becoming only Indian carrier to serve Greece

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Lufthansa Group tweaks London slot allocations ahead of summer schedule Lufthansa Group has adjusted London slot allocations ahead of its summer schedule, reassigning capacity across its carrier brands at the UK's key airports. The tactical change prepares the group to finalise seasonal flying and optimise feed into its hub network for peak demand.

2026-01-23T01:14:46.059400-08:00

Lufthansa Group tweaks London slot allocations ahead of summer schedule

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NovoAir and Air Astra advance toward international operations NovoAir and Air Astra are moving toward launching international services, a notable development for Bangladesh's aviation sector. If implemented, the carriers' cross-border expansions would increase network connectivity and competitive pressure on regional routes, reflecting growing ambition among smaller South Asian operators.

2026-01-23T01:14:46.052628-08:00

NovoAir and Air Astra advance toward international operations

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easyJet adds three Summer 2026 UK–Italy/Portugal routes — Newcastle–Lisbon, Newcastle–Rome (FCO) and Manchester–Bari easyJet will launch three new routes for Summer 2026: Newcastle–Lisbon and Newcastle–Rome (Fiumicino), plus Manchester–Bari. The seasonal services expand the carrier's UK-to-southern Europe leisure connectivity across multiple UK bases, reinforcing regional growth ahead of the 2026 peak season.

2026-01-22T07:49:24.982588-08:00

easyJet adds three Summer 2026 UK–Italy/Portugal routes — Newcastle–Lisbon, Newcastle–Rome (FCO) and Manchester–Bari

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Azores Airlines to prioritise inter‑island routes, rule out ACMI wet leases Azores Airlines will prioritise inter‑island services and will not deploy ACMI wet‑lease capacity, the carrier says. The move refocuses network planning on domestic connectivity and short‑haul scheduling, shaping capacity allocation across the archipelago for the upcoming seasons and may influence partnerships and tourism links.

2026-01-22T04:41:02.372179-08:00

Azores Airlines to prioritise inter‑island routes, rule out ACMI wet leases

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Emirates Skywards partners with Jet2 to redeem miles on 75+ UK leisure routes Emirates Skywards has partnered with UK leisure carrier Jet2.com, enabling members to redeem Miles for flights across more than 75 short‑haul leisure destinations. The move targets the UK—home to roughly 4 million Skywards members—and expands Emirates’ retail reach and feeder options without adding aircraft.

2026-01-22T01:38:33.539801-08:00

Emirates Skywards partners with Jet2 to redeem miles on 75+ UK leisure routes

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Singapore Changi posts record 69.98M passengers and 2.08M tonnes cargo in 2025; 100 airlines, 7,300 weekly flights Singapore Changi recorded its strongest year in 2025, handling a record 69.98 million passengers — up 3.4% on 2024 — and 2.08 million tonnes of cargo, supported by strong trade and semiconductor flows. The hub now hosts 100 airlines operating over 7,300 weekly scheduled flights to 170 cities.

2026-01-21T19:20:30.796516-08:00

Singapore Changi posts record 69.98M passengers and 2.08M tonnes cargo in 2025; 100 airlines, 7,300 weekly flights

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Qatar Airways to add weekly flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban from Feb 2026 Qatar Airways will increase frequencies to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban from February 2026 (Q1 2026), adding extra weekly flights to all three cities to meet rising business and leisure demand. The moves boost Doha–South Africa seat capacity ahead of the southern‑hemisphere summer travel peak.

2026-01-21T09:11:09.362352-08:00

Qatar Airways to add weekly flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban from Feb 2026

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IndiGo launches A321XLR nonstop Mumbai/Delhi–Athens, becoming only Indian carrier to serve Greece

Lufthansa Group tweaks London slot allocations ahead of summer schedule

easyJet adds three Summer 2026 UK–Italy/Portugal routes — Newcastle–Lisbon, Newcastle–Rome (FCO) and Manchester–Bari

Emirates Skywards partners with Jet2 to redeem miles on 75+ UK leisure routes

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