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Porter launches year-round nonstop Toronto–Austin service (YYZ–AUS)

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Porter Airlines marked the start of new year-round nonstop flights between Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and AUS. The release positions the route as a permanent part of Porter’s network, adding nonstop connectivity between the two metros.

2026-05-24T15:26:56.877970-07:00

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Star Air to relaunch direct flights between Hyderabad, Jharsuguda and Bhubaneswar

2026-05-24T14:36:11.130539-07:00

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Saudia takes first Airbus A321XLR for June entry on Saudi–Europe/Africa long-range narrowbody routes

2026-05-24T10:05:09.376457-07:00

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Heathrow third-runway blueprint: expansion pitched to unlock five UK regional routes under an investor-confidence funding framew

2026-05-24T10:05:14.485874-07:00

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Singapore Airlines boosts Singapore–Amsterdam service to 10 flights weekly for late-2026 peak demand Singapore Airlines will increase frequencies on its Singapore–Amsterdam route to 10 services per week from August 1 through October 22, 2026, supplementing its current daily operations. The added capacity aligns with SIA’s broader European network build-out entering the 2H 2026 period.

2026-05-25T03:44:18.460411-07:00

Singapore Airlines boosts Singapore–Amsterdam service to 10 flights weekly for late-2026 peak demand

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Porter launches year-round nonstop Toronto–Austin service (YYZ–AUS) Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Porter Airlines marked the start of new year-round nonstop flights between Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and AUS. The release positions the route as a permanent part of Porter’s network, adding nonstop connectivity between the two metros.

2026-05-24T15:26:56.877970-07:00

Porter launches year-round nonstop Toronto–Austin service (YYZ–AUS)

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Star Air to relaunch direct flights between Hyderabad, Jharsuguda and Bhubaneswar Star Air will relaunch a direct service connecting Hyderabad with Jharsuguda and Bhubaneswar, aimed at strengthening air links between major economic and cultural centres across South and East India. The restart expands point-to-point connectivity on a regional network that previously relied on connections.

2026-05-24T14:36:11.130539-07:00

Star Air to relaunch direct flights between Hyderabad, Jharsuguda and Bhubaneswar

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Heathrow third-runway blueprint: expansion pitched to unlock five UK regional routes under an investor-confidence funding framew New economic research says Heathrow’s proposed third runway could generate new connections to five key UK regional airports, while the CAA outlines future regulatory options for how Heathrow should be run. Airlines argue the hub is already too expensive as Heathrow seeks a stable framework to back expansion investment.

2026-05-24T10:05:14.485874-07:00

Heathrow third-runway blueprint: expansion pitched to unlock five UK regional routes under an investor-confidence funding framew

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Saudia takes first Airbus A321XLR for June entry on Saudi–Europe/Africa long-range narrowbody routes Saudia has received its first Airbus A321XLR, positioning the carrier as an early operator of Airbus’s new long-range narrowbody. The aircraft will enter service in June on routes connecting Saudi Arabia with Europe and Africa, with a newly configured premium cabin layout.

2026-05-24T10:05:09.376457-07:00

Saudia takes first Airbus A321XLR for June entry on Saudi–Europe/Africa long-range narrowbody routes

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North Atlantic “thin” long-haul routes increasingly moved to long-range narrowbodies A growing share of North American and European carriers are targeting thinner, long-haul “skinny” routes across the Atlantic using long-range narrowbody aircraft rather than widebodies. The pattern suggests airlines are testing aircraft utilization and unit-cost models that better match demand on lower-volume city pairs.

2026-05-22T15:53:59.297768-07:00

North Atlantic “thin” long-haul routes increasingly moved to long-range narrowbodies

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LYGG (Finland) to launch scheduled charter service from Den Helder to North Sea oil & gas hubs LYGG (Finland) says it will become the first operator to offer scheduled charter flights from Den Helder Airport in the northern Netherlands, targeting connectivity to North Sea oil and gas hubs. The carrier plans a gradual network expansion as it builds service links for energy-industry travel needs.

2026-05-22T03:23:58.449317-07:00

LYGG (Finland) to launch scheduled charter service from Den Helder to North Sea oil & gas hubs

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Condor CEO outlines post-Lufthansa rebuild and next steps for North Atlantic growth Condor CEO Peter Gerber tells Skift the airline rebuilt itself after Lufthansa cut ties and now is focused on what comes next—particularly its North Atlantic strategy. The discussion also frames how Condor is managing capacity and positioning as it transitions away from prior Lufthansa-linked support.

2026-05-22T02:12:58.278695-07:00

Condor CEO outlines post-Lufthansa rebuild and next steps for North Atlantic growth

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Porter launches year-round nonstop Toronto–Austin service (YYZ–AUS)

Star Air to relaunch direct flights between Hyderabad, Jharsuguda and Bhubaneswar

Saudia takes first Airbus A321XLR for June entry on Saudi–Europe/Africa long-range narrowbody routes

Heathrow third-runway blueprint: expansion pitched to unlock five UK regional routes under an investor-confidence funding framew

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