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Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans

Mongolia’s Hunnu Air is weighing a fleet add focused on long-haul capability ahead of a targeted move into Europe. At Routes Asia 2026, commercial director Turbold Tserenkhuu said the carrier is considering leasing two Airbus A321-200NX(LR) (A321LR) aircraft and two A330-200s.

2026-04-20T21:58:02.904656-07:00

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Fiji Airways trims Funafuti and Brisbane services as Middle East conflict drives Jet A fuel shortages

2026-04-20T18:35:03.295204-07:00

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British Airways adds St. Louis (seasonal) and Guernsey (launched/relaunched) to Heathrow network

2026-04-20T05:14:47.868215-07:00

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Qatar QCAA issues NOTAM as Hamad International Airport begins phased restart for foreign airlines

2026-04-20T09:11:01.658238-07:00

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Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans Mongolia’s Hunnu Air is weighing a fleet add focused on long-haul capability ahead of a targeted move into Europe. At Routes Asia 2026, commercial director Turbold Tserenkhuu said the carrier is considering leasing two Airbus A321-200NX(LR) (A321LR) aircraft and two A330-200s.

2026-04-20T21:58:02.904656-07:00

Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans

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Chinese carriers cut Australia-to-Europe capacity, reshaping transpacific routing as demand and network trade-offs tighten Chinese airlines are reducing flights between Australia and Europe, according to ch-aviation, as carriers rebalance schedules to manage demand, cost, and routing efficiency. The move shifts capacity away from Australia-Europe connectivity toward alternative network structures across their broader long-haul system.

2026-04-20T20:52:25.920296-07:00

Chinese carriers cut Australia-to-Europe capacity, reshaping transpacific routing as demand and network trade-offs tighten

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Fiji Airways trims Funafuti and Brisbane services as Middle East conflict drives Jet A fuel shortages Fiji Airways has cut seat availability to and from Funafuti after Tuvalu declared a state of emergency over critical fuel shortages, including reducing Nadi–Brisbane flights (except 02 May 2026). The carrier is also cutting capacity on a temporary Nadi–Dallas Fort Worth plan using its Airbus A350 as fuel costs surge.

2026-04-20T18:35:03.295204-07:00

Fiji Airways trims Funafuti and Brisbane services as Middle East conflict drives Jet A fuel shortages

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Qatar QCAA issues NOTAM as Hamad International Airport begins phased restart for foreign airlines Qatar says Hamad International Airport is resuming foreign airline operations in a carefully phased manner after sustained disruption. The QCAA has issued a NOTAM authorizing returns under global safety standards, with Qatar Airways increasing inbound and outbound activity through Doha as slots and procedures normalize.

2026-04-20T09:11:01.658238-07:00

Qatar QCAA issues NOTAM as Hamad International Airport begins phased restart for foreign airlines

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American Airlines opens ticket sales for daily Miami–Caracas service from April 30, 2026 American Airlines has started selling tickets for nonstop flights between Miami (MIA) and Caracas (CCS), resuming scheduled U.S.–Venezuela passenger connectivity after a seven-year pause. Service begins April 30, 2026 with daily flights operated by Envoy using Embraer E175 two-class aircraft.

2026-04-20T08:51:01.900969-07:00

American Airlines opens ticket sales for daily Miami–Caracas service from April 30, 2026

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Riyadh Air adds nonstop Manchester, Madrid and Jeddah routes as it prepares summer commercial launch Riyadh Air has named Manchester, Madrid and Jeddah as its next three planned nonstop destinations, adding to its existing London Heathrow, Cairo and Dubai services. The startup said these new routes follow months of delays and targets full commercial operations this summer.

2026-04-20T06:35:48.872396-07:00

Riyadh Air adds nonstop Manchester, Madrid and Jeddah routes as it prepares summer commercial launch

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ITA Airways and Volotea sign Rome Fiumicino-focused codeshare ITA Airways and Spain’s Volotea signed a codeshare agreement on April 15, 2026, targeting expanded connectivity via Rome Fiumicino. The deal is positioned to deepen commercial linkages between Italy and Spain through a hub strategy centered on FCO.

2026-04-20T06:04:29.396665-07:00

ITA Airways and Volotea sign Rome Fiumicino-focused codeshare

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British Airways adds St. Louis (seasonal) and Guernsey (launched/relaunched) to Heathrow network British Airways has opened new Heathrow services to St. Louis, Missouri for summer seasonal flying, alongside a direct link to Guernsey in the Channel Islands designed for passengers needing improved access to one of Europe’s busiest global hubs. The two debut routes extend BA’s network across both transatlantic and regional short-haul niches.

2026-04-20T05:14:47.868215-07:00

British Airways adds St. Louis (seasonal) and Guernsey (launched/relaunched) to Heathrow network

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Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans

Fiji Airways trims Funafuti and Brisbane services as Middle East conflict drives Jet A fuel shortages

British Airways adds St. Louis (seasonal) and Guernsey (launched/relaunched) to Heathrow network

Qatar QCAA issues NOTAM as Hamad International Airport begins phased restart for foreign airlines

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