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Etihad Airways triples Paris-CDG A380 service with two daily superjumbo flights from 1 July

Etihad Airways will expand its Abu Dhabi–Paris-CDG operation to three daily flights, using two Airbus A380s each day from 1 July. The move makes Paris one of a limited set of destinations served by two A380 departures per day and increases first-class capacity.

2026-05-21T01:53:51.488538-07:00

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Avelo extends Central Florida winter flying through Jan. 5, 2027 while cutting Tuesday flights to reduce costs

2026-05-20T14:24:04.089937-07:00

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Riyadh Air launches full-service Riyadh–London Heathrow on 1 July with its first 787-9 from its own order

2026-05-19T02:55:01.973662-07:00

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Qatar Airways to restart and expand Africa service from 16 June 2026, adding Port Sudan plus higher frequencies across key city

2026-05-19T00:39:35.939840-07:00

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oneworld plots premium-led expansion as Alaska arrives at London Heathrow With Alaska Airlines joining on 21 May 2026, London Heathrow (LHR) will be served by 14 of oneworld’s 15 member airlines. oneworld CEO commentary frames the alliance’s growth strategy around premium connectivity rather than pure network expansion, signaling continued focus on high-yield travel through LHR.

2026-05-21T03:12:25.039834-07:00

oneworld plots premium-led expansion as Alaska arrives at London Heathrow

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Air Botswana aims to rebuild fleet and restart routes amid recovery focus Air Botswana is targeting fleet recovery as routes return, positioning the airline to regain capacity and rebuild network momentum. The update, surfaced via ch-aviation coverage, frames near-term progress around operational readiness tied to restoring service levels.

2026-05-21T01:53:58.391147-07:00

Air Botswana aims to rebuild fleet and restart routes amid recovery focus

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Etihad Airways triples Paris-CDG A380 service with two daily superjumbo flights from 1 July Etihad Airways will expand its Abu Dhabi–Paris-CDG operation to three daily flights, using two Airbus A380s each day from 1 July. The move makes Paris one of a limited set of destinations served by two A380 departures per day and increases first-class capacity.

2026-05-21T01:53:51.488538-07:00

Etihad Airways triples Paris-CDG A380 service with two daily superjumbo flights from 1 July

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Avelo extends Central Florida winter flying through Jan. 5, 2027 while cutting Tuesday flights to reduce costs Avelo Airlines is extending its Central Florida winter schedule through Jan. 5, 2027, continuing service to Daytona Beach, Fort Myers, Lakeland, Orlando, Sarasota-Bradenton and Tampa. In a separate move, the carrier is stopping Tuesday flights as part of cost-cutting measures.

2026-05-20T14:24:04.089937-07:00

Avelo extends Central Florida winter flying through Jan. 5, 2027 while cutting Tuesday flights to reduce costs

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Skymark Airlines to begin service with Boeing 737-8 on May 28, 2026 Skymark Airlines will launch commercial operations with its first Boeing 737-8 on May 28, 2026, starting Tokyo Haneda–Fukuoka. The debut positions the carrier for its initial network build around a single-aisle fleet commitment tied to mid-2Q26 entry into scheduled service.

2026-05-19T18:05:41.642624-07:00

Skymark Airlines to begin service with Boeing 737-8 on May 28, 2026

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flynas inaugurates fifth Saudi operating base at Abha International Airport flynas has opened its fifth operations base at Abha International Airport, making it the first Saudi airline to operate from five major bases across the Kingdom. The expansion increases its footprint beyond existing station coverage and supports a broader domestic and regional network.

2026-05-19T15:00:21.183971-07:00

flynas inaugurates fifth Saudi operating base at Abha International Airport

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US ULCCs reposition into Spirit’s markets after May 2, 2026 shutdown JetBlue, Breeze, Frontier and Allegiant are moving into former Spirit route markets following the carrier’s May 2, 2026 shutdown. The shift signals a near-term capacity realignment for U.S. low-cost flying, as competitors rebalance frequencies and networks to capture displaced demand.

2026-05-19T14:38:47.824859-07:00

US ULCCs reposition into Spirit’s markets after May 2, 2026 shutdown

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Air France, British Airways and Lufthansa push back Middle East flight resumptions; Lufthansa targets Dubai no earlier than Sept Air France, British Airways and Lufthansa have extended suspensions to multiple Middle East destinations. Lufthansa’s return to Dubai is now not expected until Sept. 13 at the earliest, while British Airways has postponed the resumption window to August and cut frequencies to Dubai, Doha, Riyadh and Tel Aviv.

2026-05-19T11:11:59.258114-07:00

Air France, British Airways and Lufthansa push back Middle East flight resumptions; Lufthansa targets Dubai no earlier than Sept

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Etihad Airways triples Paris-CDG A380 service with two daily superjumbo flights from 1 July

Avelo extends Central Florida winter flying through Jan. 5, 2027 while cutting Tuesday flights to reduce costs

Riyadh Air launches full-service Riyadh–London Heathrow on 1 July with its first 787-9 from its own order

Qatar Airways to restart and expand Africa service from 16 June 2026, adding Port Sudan plus higher frequencies across key city

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