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Porter to be inaugural carrier at Montreal Metropolitan Airport, launching 12 routes on June 15, 2026

Porter Airlines will be the launch carrier at the new Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET), with the terminal due to open in June and 12 nonstop routes scheduled to start June 15, 2026. The airline will bring its elevated regional product to a revitalized Montreal gateway.

2026-03-24T08:00:28.140030-07:00

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Etihad launches inaugural Airbus A350-1000 nonstop Abu Dhabi–Charlotte service

2026-03-23T13:38:33.731354-07:00

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IndiGo shelves Shivamogga route over pilot shortage

2026-03-24T01:05:53.972498-07:00

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Delta seeks deferral of Philippine Airlines' planned Chicago service

2026-03-23T18:40:14.613249-07:00

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Porter to be inaugural carrier at Montreal Metropolitan Airport, launching 12 routes on June 15, 2026 Porter Airlines will be the launch carrier at the new Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET), with the terminal due to open in June and 12 nonstop routes scheduled to start June 15, 2026. The airline will bring its elevated regional product to a revitalized Montreal gateway.

2026-03-24T08:00:28.140030-07:00

Porter to be inaugural carrier at Montreal Metropolitan Airport, launching 12 routes on June 15, 2026

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IndiGo shelves Shivamogga route over pilot shortage IndiGo has shelved planned services to Shivamogga, citing a shortage of pilots that prevents the airline from supporting the new route. The carrier says crew availability constraints forced the decision, underlining staff supply as a limiting factor in its domestic network expansion.

2026-03-24T01:05:53.972498-07:00

IndiGo shelves Shivamogga route over pilot shortage

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Delta seeks deferral of Philippine Airlines' planned Chicago service Delta has asked U.S. regulators to defer Philippine Airlines' planned nonstop Chicago service, requesting a delay to PAL's market entry while related access issues are resolved. The action deepens a broader dispute over transpacific route rights and U.S. gateway allocations between carriers.

2026-03-23T18:40:14.613249-07:00

Delta seeks deferral of Philippine Airlines' planned Chicago service

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AnimaWings launches Gatwick–Bucharest service, inaugural flights began 22 March Romanian carrier AnimaWings launched scheduled flights between London Gatwick and Bucharest Otopeni on Sunday 22 March, marking its first service from Gatwick. The inaugural connection adds seat capacity on the London–Bucharest route and provides UK travellers a direct option to Romania’s main international airport.

2026-03-23T15:58:37.142216-07:00

AnimaWings launches Gatwick–Bucharest service, inaugural flights began 22 March

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Venezuela and Dominican Republic resume scheduled commercial air services Venezuela and the Dominican Republic have resumed scheduled commercial air services, restoring direct passenger connectivity between the two countries after a suspension. The move re-establishes regular cross‑border routes and could ease travel and cargo flows across the northern South American–Caribbean corridor.

2026-03-23T14:21:00.016093-07:00

Venezuela and Dominican Republic resume scheduled commercial air services

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Etihad launches inaugural Airbus A350-1000 nonstop Abu Dhabi–Charlotte service Etihad Airways launched nonstop Abu Dhabi–Charlotte service on 20 March 2026, operating the Airbus A350‑1000 on its inaugural flight. The new link brings Charlotte into Etihad’s global transfer network and adds dedicated freight connectivity to key India and Asia markets.

2026-03-23T13:38:33.731354-07:00

Etihad launches inaugural Airbus A350-1000 nonstop Abu Dhabi–Charlotte service

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BeOnd expands European and Middle East network — Paris, London launches plus Zurich/Munich frequency increases Maldives-based premium carrier beOnd will expand its European network in winter 2026/27 with new Male–Paris and Male–London services and higher Zurich and Munich frequencies. It will operate a three-times-weekly Male–Dubai World Central–London Heathrow A319 service from 16 Dec 2026 and ups Male–Dubai–Zurich flying from Dec 2025.

2026-03-23T04:55:25.795856-07:00

BeOnd expands European and Middle East network — Paris, London launches plus Zurich/Munich frequency increases

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VietJetAir to debut scheduled Europe services in early 3Q26 VietJetAir will launch scheduled services to Europe in early 3Q26 (July–September 2026), debuting the carrier on the continent. The move follows recent regional route additions and aircraft/engine commitments that expand Vietjet's ability to operate longer‑range international services and network reach.

2026-03-22T19:24:49.160436-07:00

VietJetAir to debut scheduled Europe services in early 3Q26

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Porter to be inaugural carrier at Montreal Metropolitan Airport, launching 12 routes on June 15, 2026

Etihad launches inaugural Airbus A350-1000 nonstop Abu Dhabi–Charlotte service

IndiGo shelves Shivamogga route over pilot shortage

Delta seeks deferral of Philippine Airlines' planned Chicago service

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