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Air India to cut ~100 flights/day from June, expand schedule reductions through July 2026 as jet-fuel spike and West Asia airspa

Air India plans to reduce about 100 daily services starting in June, with further long-haul schedule trimming through July 2026 as surging turbine fuel prices and West Asia airspace restrictions make routes unprofitable. The May 7 board meeting will assess FY26 financials, cost cuts including unbundling meals and lounge access, and CEO succession.

2026-05-02T18:32:22.361639-07:00

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American restores nonstop Miami–Caracas link after seven-year freeze, adds second daily flight from May 22

2026-04-30T12:59:29.893523-07:00

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Emirates SkyCargo adds weekly Toronto Pearson freighter service via Amsterdam (100 tonnes per week)

2026-04-30T23:54:44.819162-07:00

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Cabo Verde Airlines revives U.S. transatlantic service with a new Providence (PVD) route

2026-05-01T07:11:22.643401-07:00

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Air India to cut ~100 flights/day from June, expand schedule reductions through July 2026 as jet-fuel spike and West Asia airspa Air India plans to reduce about 100 daily services starting in June, with further long-haul schedule trimming through July 2026 as surging turbine fuel prices and West Asia airspace restrictions make routes unprofitable. The May 7 board meeting will assess FY26 financials, cost cuts including unbundling meals and lounge access, and CEO succession.

2026-05-02T18:32:22.361639-07:00

Air India to cut ~100 flights/day from June, expand schedule reductions through July 2026 as jet-fuel spike and West Asia airspa

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Cabo Verde Airlines revives U.S. transatlantic service with a new Providence (PVD) route Cabo Verde Airlines is set to resume U.S. operations after an eight-year gap, launching direct transatlantic flights to Providence, Rhode Island. The airline frames the relaunch as a targeted niche strategy focused on ethnic and leisure demand, with fares reported from $250. Service is described as returning the carrier’s direct link to the Cape Verdean community in New England.

2026-05-01T07:11:22.643401-07:00

Cabo Verde Airlines revives U.S. transatlantic service with a new Providence (PVD) route

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Emirates SkyCargo adds weekly Toronto Pearson freighter service via Amsterdam (100 tonnes per week) Emirates SkyCargo has launched a weekly freighter flight to Toronto Pearson Airport, routing Dubai World Central to Toronto via Amsterdam Schiphol. The new service adds about 100 tonnes of dedicated cargo capacity for Canada-UAE trade and further expands SkyCargo’s Canadian connectivity.

2026-04-30T23:54:44.819162-07:00

Emirates SkyCargo adds weekly Toronto Pearson freighter service via Amsterdam (100 tonnes per week)

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American restores nonstop Miami–Caracas link after seven-year freeze, adds second daily flight from May 22 American Airlines has resumed nonstop passenger service between Miami (MIA) and Caracas (CCS) for the first time in seven years, launching an April 30 relaunch with Envoy Air E175 operations. The carrier subsequently added capacity, scheduling a second daily flight starting May 22 amid continuing passport-related barriers for some travelers.

2026-04-30T12:59:29.893523-07:00

American restores nonstop Miami–Caracas link after seven-year freeze, adds second daily flight from May 22

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Norse Atlantic long-haul low-cost model under pressure; IndiGo’s 2026 long-haul pullback questions ACMI/wet-lease durability Norse Atlantic says it has narrowed losses while exploring future options, but ongoing volatility threatens the long-haul low-cost thesis. Separately, indicators from IndiGo suggest 2026 long-haul capacity could be unwinding, with reservations shifting away from later-2026 windows on wet-lease support—signaling fragility in outsourced long-haul demand.

2026-04-30T10:23:29.774172-07:00

Norse Atlantic long-haul low-cost model under pressure; IndiGo’s 2026 long-haul pullback questions ACMI/wet-lease durability

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Turkish Airlines to resume flights to Damascus, Beirut and Amman on May 1 after two-month suspension Turkish Airlines will restart services to Damascus, Beirut and Amman from May 1 following a two-month suspension tied to Middle East airspace closures. The move comes amid a broader summer 2026 network adjustment, including prior suspensions of routes attributed to airspace/security constraints and rising fuel costs.

2026-04-29T17:35:17.958553-07:00

Turkish Airlines to resume flights to Damascus, Beirut and Amman on May 1 after two-month suspension

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Lufthansa launches Munich stopover program (24 hours to seven days) for selected Singapore–U.S. itineraries Lufthansa has launched a stopover option at its Munich hub for passengers travelling on selected itineraries between Singapore and the U.S. The program lets customers extend their Munich stay for as little as 24 hours up to seven days, based on participating routings and bookings.

2026-04-29T15:23:20.199372-07:00

Lufthansa launches Munich stopover program (24 hours to seven days) for selected Singapore–U.S. itineraries

Aviation Week

Fiji Airways to suspend Nadi–Dallas/Fort Worth from Sept. 7, 2026, citing rising jet-fuel costs and weak demand Fiji Airways will drop its direct Nadi–Dallas/Fort Worth service effective Sept. 7, 2026, retreating on one of its longest-haul routes. The carrier said surging jet-fuel prices and shifting demand economics—after less than two years of operation—make the schedule unsustainable, while other U.S. destinations remain served.

2026-04-29T12:06:13.056461-07:00

Fiji Airways to suspend Nadi–Dallas/Fort Worth from Sept. 7, 2026, citing rising jet-fuel costs and weak demand

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Air India to cut ~100 flights/day from June, expand schedule reductions through July 2026 as jet-fuel spike and West Asia airspa

American restores nonstop Miami–Caracas link after seven-year freeze, adds second daily flight from May 22

Emirates SkyCargo adds weekly Toronto Pearson freighter service via Amsterdam (100 tonnes per week)

Cabo Verde Airlines revives U.S. transatlantic service with a new Providence (PVD) route

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