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Qantas cuts domestic and US capacity, boosts Europe amid Iran-conflict fuel shock

Qantas will scale back planned domestic capacity growth by five percentage points in the April–June quarter and reduce thousands of flights across its network, while shifting more capacity to Europe. The carrier links the move to rising jet fuel and operational costs tied to the Iran conflict, driving cancellations and schedule adjustments.

2026-04-14T04:53:21.838645-07:00

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Etihad’s record China expansion adds five new destinations and 28 weekly flights

2026-04-14T05:56:47.318330-07:00

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Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema: first international flights targeted from newly commissioned Iperu/Gateway International Airport

2026-04-14T07:15:03.806968-07:00

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Iberia to suspend direct Madrid–Cuba flights (June–late October 2026) over Jet A fuel shortages and weaker island demand

2026-04-13T13:56:39.771458-07:00

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Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema: first international flights targeted from newly commissioned Iperu/Gateway International Airport Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema says the airline plans to launch flights from the newly commissioned Iperu Airport—also described as Gateway International Airport in Ogun State—to international destinations. The move positions a new Nigerian airport as the carrier’s next gateway for cross-border connectivity.

2026-04-14T07:15:03.806968-07:00

Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema: first international flights targeted from newly commissioned Iperu/Gateway International Airport

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Etihad’s record China expansion adds five new destinations and 28 weekly flights Etihad Airways says it is launching its largest China expansion in multiple tiers, adding five new Chinese destinations and 28 additional weekly flights to strengthen the UAE–China economic corridor. The carrier frames the move as a broadening of its China network rather than a single-route push.

2026-04-14T05:56:47.318330-07:00

Etihad’s record China expansion adds five new destinations and 28 weekly flights

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Qantas cuts domestic and US capacity, boosts Europe amid Iran-conflict fuel shock Qantas will scale back planned domestic capacity growth by five percentage points in the April–June quarter and reduce thousands of flights across its network, while shifting more capacity to Europe. The carrier links the move to rising jet fuel and operational costs tied to the Iran conflict, driving cancellations and schedule adjustments.

2026-04-14T04:53:21.838645-07:00

Qantas cuts domestic and US capacity, boosts Europe amid Iran-conflict fuel shock

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Dubai airport operator extends foreign airline caps with one daily round-trip limit to MID-2Q26 Dubai’s airport operator is extending restrictions on foreign carriers by limiting each airline to one daily round trip between Dubai International and Dubai World Central from April 20 through mid-2Q26. The cap tightens hub access during a period of ongoing network volatility in the region.

2026-04-13T21:14:32.114550-07:00

Dubai airport operator extends foreign airline caps with one daily round-trip limit to MID-2Q26

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Delta withdraws opposition to US approval for Philippine Airlines’ Chicago O’Hare service Delta Air Lines has withdrawn its opposition to a planned Philippine Airlines service between Manila (MNL) and Chicago O’Hare (ORD) after US approval of the route plan. The change clears a key regulatory hurdle that had been tied to broader access and capacity competition around ORD.

2026-04-13T13:58:17.473370-07:00

Delta withdraws opposition to US approval for Philippine Airlines’ Chicago O’Hare service

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Iberia to suspend direct Madrid–Cuba flights (June–late October 2026) over Jet A fuel shortages and weaker island demand Iberia says it will suspend its direct Madrid–Cuba service from June 2026, with flights paused through late October, citing ongoing fuel shortages on the island and declining demand. The carrier has a tentative plan to resume operations later in 2026.

2026-04-13T13:56:39.771458-07:00

Iberia to suspend direct Madrid–Cuba flights (June–late October 2026) over Jet A fuel shortages and weaker island demand

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Aer Lingus inaugurates Dublin–Raleigh-Durham route with A321XLR, up to five weekly flights Aer Lingus launched an inaugural nonstop service between Dublin (DUB) and Raleigh-Durham (RDU), positioning the route as a new transatlantic link with one-stop connectivity onward via Dublin to the UK and Europe. Operations begin at up to five times weekly using the Airbus A321XLR.

2026-04-13T12:23:49.808456-07:00

Aer Lingus inaugurates Dublin–Raleigh-Durham route with A321XLR, up to five weekly flights

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India’s $3 billion UDAN push targets small-airport connectivity growth India is backing its UDAN regional air connectivity scheme with a $3 billion package aimed at expanding flights and improving links to smaller cities and airports. While the program is not yet drawing “large numbers,” its track record suggests the approach can scale—if implementation follows through.

2026-04-13T06:34:40.656219-07:00

India’s $3 billion UDAN push targets small-airport connectivity growth

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Qantas cuts domestic and US capacity, boosts Europe amid Iran-conflict fuel shock

Etihad’s record China expansion adds five new destinations and 28 weekly flights

Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema: first international flights targeted from newly commissioned Iperu/Gateway International Airport

Iberia to suspend direct Madrid–Cuba flights (June–late October 2026) over Jet A fuel shortages and weaker island demand

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