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• David Kaminski-Morrow
The Sharjah-based low-cost carrier says its A321XLRs will retain the seating capacity of its A321LRs, rather than mark a move into widebody operations. Air Arabia plans to use the XLR’s additional range to open routes to new destinations in China and Southeast Asia from several hubs.
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The Sharjah-based low-cost carrier says its A321XLRs will retain the seating capacity of its A321LRs, rather than mark a move into widebody operations. Air Arabia plans to use the XLR’s additional range to open routes to new destinations in China and Southeast Asia from several hubs.
Finnish virtual carrier LYGG has started three-times-weekly service between Emden, Germany, and Esbjerg, Denmark. VAN AIR Europe operates the flights using a 19-seat Let 410, adding a small-capacity cross-border link between the two regional airports.
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Emirates will swap a Boeing 777 for its latest Airbus A350 on one daily Dubai–Mauritius service from Nov. 1, adding the aircraft’s new Business Class and Premium Economy cabins. The change will sit alongside two daily A380 flights, increasing the range of cabin products offered on the route.
Ibrahim Canliel discusses Air Astana’s planned U.S. routes, its Dreamliner order, expansion in Asia and the airline’s future direction. The interview puts the carrier’s network and fleet priorities in focus as it enters a new leadership phase.
Sint Maarten-based Winair has signed a three-year agreement to provide service to Montserrat. The report does not specify the route, operating schedule, aircraft, or commercial terms, leaving the agreement’s expected capacity and operational scope unclear.
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United Airlines is establishing flight attendant bases at Dallas-Fort Worth and Sacramento, a move that stands out at DFW, American’s largest hub, where United has a limited presence. Separately, the carrier plans four routes for spring 2027: three from San Francisco and one international service from Chicago O’Hare.
Discover Airlines plans to begin flights from Frankfurt to Belize City on Dec. 16, 2027, establishing Belize’s first transatlantic air link. The service will connect the Central American destination directly with the German hub, adding a new long-haul route to Discover’s network.
Oman’s SalamAir has resumed flights to Iran, restoring service between the two markets. The available report does not specify which Iranian destinations are served, when flights restarted or how frequently they operate, leaving the scale of the airline’s renewed service unclear.
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