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JetBlue to restore twice-daily nonstop IAH–JFK service from May 21, 2026

JetBlue will resume nonstop service between Houston George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and New York JFK with twice-daily flights beginning 21 May 2026. The restoration re-establishes a direct Northeast–Gulf Coast link and puts JetBlue into head-to-head competition with United at its Houston hub.

2026-02-18T07:55:16.941438-08:00

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Porter adds year‑round Austin, shifts Chicago to O'Hare and launches Ottawa–Deer Lake seasonal route

2026-02-18T09:59:44.063276-08:00

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Arkia resumes transits over Somalia — routing and flight‑time implications

2026-02-17T23:36:13.210001-08:00

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Lufthansa Group and Air India lay groundwork for Joint Business Agreement to deepen India–EU connectivity

2026-02-17T03:46:10.567310-08:00

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Porter adds year‑round Austin, shifts Chicago to O'Hare and launches Ottawa–Deer Lake seasonal route Porter Airlines announced Summer 2026 network additions, launching year‑round nonstop service to Austin–Bergstrom (AUS), moving its Chicago flights from Midway (MDW) to O'Hare (ORD), and introducing a five‑weekly seasonal Ottawa–Deer Lake (YOW–YDF) service (10 Jun–25 Sep 2026) operated by Embraer E195‑E2s.

2026-02-18T09:59:44.063276-08:00

Porter adds year‑round Austin, shifts Chicago to O'Hare and launches Ottawa–Deer Lake seasonal route

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JetBlue to restore twice-daily nonstop IAH–JFK service from May 21, 2026 JetBlue will resume nonstop service between Houston George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and New York JFK with twice-daily flights beginning 21 May 2026. The restoration re-establishes a direct Northeast–Gulf Coast link and puts JetBlue into head-to-head competition with United at its Houston hub.

2026-02-18T07:55:16.941438-08:00

JetBlue to restore twice-daily nonstop IAH–JFK service from May 21, 2026

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Arkia resumes transits over Somalia — routing and flight‑time implications Arkia has resumed transits over Somalia, restoring a direct corridor that alters eastbound routings from Israel. The move can shorten flight times, reduce fuel consumption and change operational costs on certain Israel–Asia sectors, forcing airlines and dispatch to update navigation, fuel planning and schedules.

2026-02-17T23:36:13.210001-08:00

Arkia resumes transits over Somalia — routing and flight‑time implications

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Sunrise Airways applies to DOT for US foreign carrier permit; adds Santo Domingo–Tortola and Antigua routes Sunrise Airways has filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation for a foreign air carrier permit to operate scheduled passenger and cargo services between the Dominican Republic and the United States. The carrier will also launch direct Santo Domingo–Tortola and Santo Domingo–Antigua services from March 2026, reinforcing Santo Domingo as a regional hub.

2026-02-17T14:55:17.115670-08:00

Sunrise Airways applies to DOT for US foreign carrier permit; adds Santo Domingo–Tortola and Antigua routes

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WestJet expands loyalty partnership with Virgin Atlantic to include LHR codeshares to UAE, Maldives and South Africa WestJet has expanded its loyalty partnership with Virgin Atlantic so WestJet Rewards members can now earn and redeem points on Virgin Atlantic codeshare flights via London Heathrow to the UAE, the Maldives and South Africa, extending long‑haul redemption options and transatlantic connectivity.

2026-02-17T08:44:42.689050-08:00

WestJet expands loyalty partnership with Virgin Atlantic to include LHR codeshares to UAE, Maldives and South Africa

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Air Canada adds year‑round Montréal–Guadalajara, lifts Mexico capacity 18% for Summer 2026 Air Canada will launch year‑round Montréal–Guadalajara from June 2026 and boosts Mexico capacity 18% versus summer 2025, increasing frequencies across key city pairs (Montréal–Cancún to 11 weekly, Toronto–Monterrey to 4 weekly, Vancouver–Mexico City to 11 weekly). The carrier is also steering Europe–Latin America flows via YYZ, YUL and YVR.

2026-02-17T06:31:23.552468-08:00

Air Canada adds year‑round Montréal–Guadalajara, lifts Mexico capacity 18% for Summer 2026

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Air Canada adds year‑round Montréal–Guadalajara, lifts Mexico capacity 18% for Summer 2026 Air Canada will launch year‑round Montréal–Guadalajara service from June 2026 and boost overall Mexico capacity by 18% for Summer 2026. The airline ups Montréal–Cancún to 11 weekly, adds Toronto–Monterrey at four weekly and increases Vancouver–Mexico City to 11 and Puerto Vallarta to two weekly.

2026-02-17T06:31:23.552468-08:00

Air Canada adds year‑round Montréal–Guadalajara, lifts Mexico capacity 18% for Summer 2026

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Icelandair to launch inaugural Keflavik–Gdansk winter service from Sept. 18, 2026 Icelandair will inaugurate scheduled Keflavik–Gdansk flights on Sept. 18, 2026, operating three-to-four weekly rotations for the Winter 2026/27 season. The carrier's first service to Poland will link Keflavik International Airport and Gdansk, expanding Icelandair’s seasonal European network and North Atlantic connectivity.

2026-02-17T06:19:56.284911-08:00

Icelandair to launch inaugural Keflavik–Gdansk winter service from Sept. 18, 2026

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JetBlue to restore twice-daily nonstop IAH–JFK service from May 21, 2026

Porter adds year‑round Austin, shifts Chicago to O'Hare and launches Ottawa–Deer Lake seasonal route

Arkia resumes transits over Somalia — routing and flight‑time implications

Lufthansa Group and Air India lay groundwork for Joint Business Agreement to deepen India–EU connectivity

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