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China travel advisory to avoid Japan sparks booking shock — carriers report mixed impact, tour operators hit 80% losses

Beijing urged citizens to avoid travel to Japan amid a diplomatic dispute, prompting airlines and travel firms to react: Japan’s two largest carriers say they’ve seen no immediate demand decline, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific is permitting rebookings or cancellations, while a Tokyo tour operator reports an 80% collapse in bookings.

2025-11-18T19:57:01.454510-08:00

aeroroutes.com

WestJet expands Europe and South America routes from Halifax as 737 MAX 10 delivery targets end‑2026

2025-11-17T21:12:19.153139-08:00

The National UAE

Joby and Dubai RTA complete UAE’s first crewed eVTOL origin‑to‑destination flight

2025-11-16T02:08:52.621468-08:00

FlightGlobal

Blue Islands suspends trading and enters administration, severing Channel Islands links weeks after Eastern Airways collapse

2025-11-15T00:15:51.435311-08:00

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flyadeal to open Madinah base on 1 January 2026 — its fourth operational hub Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal, a subsidiary of Saudia, will open its fourth operational base at Madinah on 1 January 2026, expanding its domestic and regional network footprint. The move aligns with the carrier's broader 2026 growth plans, including announced services to India.

2025-11-18T21:25:11.905090-08:00

flyadeal to open Madinah base on 1 January 2026 — its fourth operational hub

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China travel advisory to avoid Japan sparks booking shock — carriers report mixed impact, tour operators hit 80% losses Beijing urged citizens to avoid travel to Japan amid a diplomatic dispute, prompting airlines and travel firms to react: Japan’s two largest carriers say they’ve seen no immediate demand decline, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific is permitting rebookings or cancellations, while a Tokyo tour operator reports an 80% collapse in bookings.

2025-11-18T19:57:01.454510-08:00

China travel advisory to avoid Japan sparks booking shock — carriers report mixed impact, tour operators hit 80% losses

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AirAsia X to add long‑haul Europe routes from 2026 as partner tie‑up nears completion AirAsia X (D7) plans to launch additional long‑haul services to Europe from 2026 and is finalising a collaboration with a partner carrier to support the expansion. The Kuala Lumpur‑based long‑haul LCC is rebuilding intercontinental connectivity across Asia–Europe markets.

2025-11-18T17:54:10.125141-08:00

AirAsia X to add long‑haul Europe routes from 2026 as partner tie‑up nears completion

AirInsight

United Outperforms Delta on Cape Town Route, Leveraging 787‑9, Dual Hubs and Year‑Round Service United is outperforming Delta on the Cape Town route, posting higher traffic and stronger freight results while using a targeted Boeing 787‑9 deployment. The carrier's dual‑hub feed and year‑round service give it a capacity and schedule advantage that is translating into market share on the city pair.

2025-11-18T05:12:57.987561-08:00

United Outperforms Delta on Cape Town Route, Leveraging 787‑9, Dual Hubs and Year‑Round Service

Skift

Trip.com: Chinese outbound flight and hotel bookings near 140% of 2019 Trip.com's outbound hotel and flight bookings rose "close to 20%" year‑on‑year in the third quarter and climbed to about 140% of 2019 levels, signalling a strong rebound in Chinese outbound travel that will reshape international capacity and seasonal demand for airlines and hospitality suppliers.

2025-11-17T22:17:38.679188-08:00

Trip.com: Chinese outbound flight and hotel bookings near 140% of 2019

The Points Guy

Allegiant announces 30 new nonstop routes, enters four new U.S. markets for Feb–Jun 2026 launches Allegiant Air unveiled 30 new nonstop routes linking 35 U.S. cities and adding four new markets — La Crosse, Trenton, Philadelphia and Columbia — with leisure-focused service starting between February and June 2026. The ultra-low-cost carrier said fares will start as low as $39.

2025-11-17T21:51:58.491575-08:00

Allegiant announces 30 new nonstop routes, enters four new U.S. markets for Feb–Jun 2026 launches

CAPA

Qanot Sharq to launch nonstop London service from 15 Dec 2025 using A321XLR Uzbekistan's Qanot Sharq announced via its Telegram channel on 17 November 2025 it will launch nonstop London service from 15 December 2025, operating with an Airbus A321XLR. The deployment uses long‑range narrowbody capacity to establish a direct Europe link in 4Q25.

2025-11-17T21:32:01.641992-08:00

Qanot Sharq to launch nonstop London service from 15 Dec 2025 using A321XLR

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WestJet expands Europe and South America routes from Halifax as 737 MAX 10 delivery targets end‑2026 WestJet announced major schedule enhancements including three new direct transatlantic routes from Halifax to Lisbon, Madrid and Copenhagen, a new Colombia link and a Detroit service as it leverages 737 MAX long‑range capability. Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 certification is progressing and WestJet expects delivery by end‑2026.

2025-11-17T21:12:19.153139-08:00

WestJet expands Europe and South America routes from Halifax as 737 MAX 10 delivery targets end‑2026

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