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Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350-900 nonstop from summer 2027, sparking DOT slot dispute

Delta Air Lines has filed with the U.S. DOT to launch daily nonstop Los Angeles–Manila service using an Airbus A350-900 beginning summer 2027. The carrier disclosed the route while urging the DOT to delay Philippine Airlines’ planned Chicago entry, citing contested slot access at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino airport.

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

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

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

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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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Aegean scraps A321XLR India launch as deliveries slip past summer

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

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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 — year‑round Jacksonville plus added frequencies to Cartagena, DFW and Tampa JetBlue is expanding schedules at Fort Lauderdale‑Hollywood International Airport with year‑round service to Jacksonville and additional frequencies to Cartagena, Dallas‑Fort Worth and Tampa, effective in June. The moves further strengthen JetBlue’s position as FLL’s largest carrier and deepen its Florida and Latin America connectivity.

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

JetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale hub — year‑round Jacksonville plus 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, sparking DOT slot dispute Delta Air Lines has filed with the U.S. DOT to launch daily nonstop Los Angeles–Manila service using an Airbus A350-900 beginning summer 2027. The carrier disclosed the route while urging the DOT to delay Philippine Airlines’ planned Chicago entry, citing contested slot access at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino airport.

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

Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350-900 nonstop from summer 2027, sparking DOT slot dispute

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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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AirAsia and Indonesia AirAsia to suspend Darwin services from 28 April 2026 AirAsia (AK; Kuala Lumpur International) and Indonesia AirAsia (QZ; Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta) will suspend all flights to Darwin from 28 April 2026, effectively exiting the Northern Territory capital in early 2Q26. The suspension removes scheduled international services to Darwin operated by both carriers.

2026-03-10T16:53:15.260842-07:00

AirAsia and Indonesia AirAsia to suspend Darwin services from 28 April 2026

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Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350-900 nonstop from summer 2027, sparking DOT slot dispute

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

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

Aegean scraps A321XLR India launch as deliveries slip past summer

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