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WestJet cuts 15 U.S. routes, trims transborder capacity ~32%, adds four seasonal domestic links

WestJet will suspend 15 transborder routes to the U.S. for Summer 2026—reducing planned capacity to that market by about 32%—while introducing four new seasonal domestic services from Calgary and Edmonton and launching a Sault Ste. Marie–Calgary nonstop amid falling Canada–U.S. demand.

2026-02-09T13:14:14.048992-08:00

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Birmingham offers major financial package to lure back direct New York flights

2026-02-08T14:15:00.042612-08:00

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Air Transat launches first nonstop Toronto and Montreal—Rio de Janeiro services

2026-02-08T15:13:04.580689-08:00

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Porter launches Montréal–Nassau nonstop — carrier's first Caribbean route from Montréal

2026-02-08T15:53:46.330031-08:00

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WestJet cuts 15 U.S. routes, trims transborder capacity ~32%, adds four seasonal domestic links WestJet will suspend 15 transborder routes to the U.S. for Summer 2026—reducing planned capacity to that market by about 32%—while introducing four new seasonal domestic services from Calgary and Edmonton and launching a Sault Ste. Marie–Calgary nonstop amid falling Canada–U.S. demand.

2026-02-09T13:14:14.048992-08:00

WestJet cuts 15 U.S. routes, trims transborder capacity ~32%, adds four seasonal domestic links

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TAP Air Portugal to launch Lisbon–São Luís–Fortaleza A321LR service from 26 Oct 2026 TAP Air Portugal will launch a new Lisbon–São Luís–Fortaleza–Lisbon service operated by A321LR aircraft from 26 October 2026. The routing establishes São Luís' first international connection and expands TAP's Brazil network to 15 destinations, using long‑range narrowbodies into Northeast Brazil.

2026-02-09T04:14:05.485394-08:00

TAP Air Portugal to launch Lisbon–São Luís–Fortaleza A321LR service from 26 Oct 2026

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Nigeria's Air Peace wins Brazil slots as Enugu Air adds Embraer E190 Nigeria's Air Peace has secured airport slots in Brazil as it pursues South American services, while state-owned Enugu Air accepted delivery of a new Embraer E190 to grow regional capacity. Together the moves mark Nigerian carriers' push to expand international and domestic networks.

2026-02-09T02:49:36.472702-08:00

Nigeria's Air Peace wins Brazil slots as Enugu Air adds Embraer E190

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Porter launches Montréal–Nassau nonstop — carrier's first Caribbean route from Montréal Porter Airlines launched seasonal nonstop service between Montréal–Trudeau (YUL) and Nassau, The Bahamas (NAS) — the carrier's first Caribbean route from Montréal. The winter link operates up to three weekly roundtrips and makes Nassau reachable from Porter's three eastern Canada hubs alongside Toronto and Ottawa.

2026-02-08T15:53:46.330031-08:00

Porter launches Montréal–Nassau nonstop — carrier's first Caribbean route from Montréal

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Air Transat launches first nonstop Toronto and Montreal—Rio de Janeiro services Air Transat inaugurated its first nonstop flights to Rio de Janeiro last week, launching services from Toronto Pearson and Montréal–Trudeau. The new routings establish direct scheduled links between Canada’s two largest international gateways and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão, expanding the carrier’s long‑haul leisure network.

2026-02-08T15:13:04.580689-08:00

Air Transat launches first nonstop Toronto and Montreal—Rio de Janeiro services

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Birmingham offers major financial package to lure back direct New York flights Birmingham Airport is offering a major financial support package to airlines to restore direct services to New York, aiming to revive transatlantic connectivity and stimulate inbound tourism and business travel. The incentives are designed to lower carrier launch risk and make a Birmingham–New York route commercially viable.

2026-02-08T14:15:00.042612-08:00

Birmingham offers major financial package to lure back direct New York flights

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ITA Airways updates route network — new routes, frequency changes and fleet moves ITA Airways has announced a package of network changes that introduce new routes, adjust frequencies and reassign or renew aircraft across short‑haul and long‑haul markets and hub operations. The measures form part of ongoing fleet and network optimisation to better match capacity with demand.

2026-02-08T12:39:23.781375-08:00

ITA Airways updates route network — new routes, frequency changes and fleet moves

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Kenya Airways route network & fleet update — new services, frequencies and fleet changes Kenya Airways has published an Operator News update outlining route network changes — new services and frequency adjustments — plus strategic fleet developments and aircraft order activity. The briefing also flags partnerships, start‑ups, and M&A or bankruptcy effects shaping the carrier's capacity and network planning.

2026-02-08T09:53:27.751570-08:00

Kenya Airways route network & fleet update — new services, frequencies and fleet changes

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WestJet cuts 15 U.S. routes, trims transborder capacity ~32%, adds four seasonal domestic links

Birmingham offers major financial package to lure back direct New York flights

Air Transat launches first nonstop Toronto and Montreal—Rio de Janeiro services

Porter launches Montréal–Nassau nonstop — carrier's first Caribbean route from Montréal

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