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Riyadh Air to launch daily Riyadh–Cairo 787‑9 service and secures Manchester slots

Riyadh Air announced on Feb. 24, 2026 it will start daily nonstop Riyadh–Cairo passenger services using a Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliner, making Cairo its third international passenger destination after London Heathrow and Dubai. The carrier also reported securing takeoff/landing slots at Manchester Airport as it builds its initial network.

2026-02-24T03:55:47.693445-08:00

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Finnair upgrades Luxembourg, Valencia and Turin to year‑round services

2026-02-24T11:30:43.821655-08:00

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ZIPAIR launches inaugural nonstop Tokyo–Orlando service, first Asia‑Pacific–Florida passenger link

2026-02-24T10:36:23.214756-08:00

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Finnair leans on "Sisu" to rebuild Asia–Europe hub and pivot to Asia‑Pacific four years after Russian airspace closure

2026-02-24T07:11:28.855880-08:00

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Finnair upgrades Luxembourg, Valencia and Turin to year‑round services Finnair will convert three seasonal summer routes—Luxembourg, Valencia and Turin—into year‑round services, extending links announced for summer 2026 into its winter schedule. The change strengthens Finnair’s European network and targets both business travel and off‑peak leisure demand across seasons.

2026-02-24T11:30:43.821655-08:00

Finnair upgrades Luxembourg, Valencia and Turin to year‑round services

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ZIPAIR launches inaugural nonstop Tokyo–Orlando service, first Asia‑Pacific–Florida passenger link ZIPAIR's inaugural charter from Tokyo Narita arrived at Orlando International Airport on 23 February, establishing the first nonstop passenger connection between the Asia‑Pacific region and Florida. The Boeing 787 carried about 280 passengers and touched down at MCO at 13:35 local time.

2026-02-24T10:36:23.214756-08:00

ZIPAIR launches inaugural nonstop Tokyo–Orlando service, first Asia‑Pacific–Florida passenger link

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Oman Air to launch twice-weekly nonstop Muscat–Tashkent service from 1 June 2026 Oman Air will begin nonstop Muscat–Tashkent flights twice weekly from 1 June 2026, operating a roughly four‑hour sector between the two capitals. Scheduled as the carrier’s eighth new route announced since December, the link strengthens Oman–Central Asia point‑to‑point connectivity.

2026-02-24T08:05:36.812917-08:00

Oman Air to launch twice-weekly nonstop Muscat–Tashkent service from 1 June 2026

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Finnair leans on "Sisu" to rebuild Asia–Europe hub and pivot to Asia‑Pacific four years after Russian airspace closure Four years after the closure of Russian airspace, Finnair says it has rebuilt its Asia–Europe network and restored profitability, leaning on a “Sisu” resilience strategy under CEO Turkka Kuusisto. The airline is reprioritizing growth toward Asia‑Pacific for 2026 as the US falls from pole position.

2026-02-24T07:11:28.855880-08:00

Finnair leans on "Sisu" to rebuild Asia–Europe hub and pivot to Asia‑Pacific four years after Russian airspace closure

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Riyadh Air to launch daily Riyadh–Cairo 787‑9 service and secures Manchester slots Riyadh Air announced on Feb. 24, 2026 it will start daily nonstop Riyadh–Cairo passenger services using a Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliner, making Cairo its third international passenger destination after London Heathrow and Dubai. The carrier also reported securing takeoff/landing slots at Manchester Airport as it builds its initial network.

2026-02-24T03:55:47.693445-08:00

Riyadh Air to launch daily Riyadh–Cairo 787‑9 service and secures Manchester slots

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China’s $280B Outbound Travel Surge: 175 Million Trips and What It Means for Airlines and Destinations China's outbound tourism rebound is forecast to generate about 175 million trips and roughly $280 billion in spending, triggering a major boost to international leisure travel. Airlines, airports and tourism-dependent destinations should prepare for seasonal capacity shifts, route demand and revenue opportunities tied to Chinese travelers.

2026-02-24T00:06:29.560503-08:00

China’s $280B Outbound Travel Surge: 175 Million Trips and What It Means for Airlines and Destinations

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Global destinations ease visa rules as OTAs and carriers chase India’s outbound tourists Governments and travel operators are slowly relaxing visa rules and launching budget packages to capture growing outbound demand from India. New Delhi-based FastMyTrip is expanding low-cost international flights, Europe tours, Dubai packages and visa-support services—signalling a coordinated push by destinations and OTAs to win Indian tourists.

2026-02-23T20:16:34.119694-08:00

Global destinations ease visa rules as OTAs and carriers chase India’s outbound tourists

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Aer Lingus expands Cork Summer 2026 network with new Nice and Santiago de Compostela routes; boosts Glasgow and Prague services Aer Lingus and Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Emerald Airlines, are expanding Cork Airport's Summer 2026 schedule — launching two new routes to Nice and Santiago de Compostela and increasing frequencies on Glasgow and Prague services, marking one of Cork's largest network growths in years.

2026-02-23T14:15:19.704598-08:00

Aer Lingus expands Cork Summer 2026 network with new Nice and Santiago de Compostela routes; boosts Glasgow and Prague services

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Riyadh Air to launch daily Riyadh–Cairo 787‑9 service and secures Manchester slots

Finnair upgrades Luxembourg, Valencia and Turin to year‑round services

ZIPAIR launches inaugural nonstop Tokyo–Orlando service, first Asia‑Pacific–Florida passenger link

Finnair leans on "Sisu" to rebuild Asia–Europe hub and pivot to Asia‑Pacific four years after Russian airspace closure

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