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Frontier to launch four U.S. nonstop routes in May–June 2026, expanding service at seven airports

Frontier Airlines will launch four new nonstop U.S. routes in May–June 2026, increasing the nonstop destinations it serves from seven airports. The coast-to-coast expansion adds or strengthens links at DFW, FLL, LAS, BNA, EWR, SNA and IAD ahead of the summer peak.

2026-03-17T08:19:15.159611-07:00

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British Airways expands winter 2026/27 network — relaunches London–Melbourne and adds Colombo

2026-03-16T18:59:39.602391-07:00

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EU court: both the EU and member states may sign bilateral air‑service agreements

2026-03-16T00:14:29.694418-07:00

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Southwest pulls back from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles, refocusing on Midway, BWI and Reagan

2026-03-16T03:48:56.539794-07:00

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Frontier to launch four U.S. nonstop routes in May–June 2026, expanding service at seven airports Frontier Airlines will launch four new nonstop U.S. routes in May–June 2026, increasing the nonstop destinations it serves from seven airports. The coast-to-coast expansion adds or strengthens links at DFW, FLL, LAS, BNA, EWR, SNA and IAD ahead of the summer peak.

2026-03-17T08:19:15.159611-07:00

Frontier to launch four U.S. nonstop routes in May–June 2026, expanding service at seven airports

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British Airways expands winter 2026/27 network — relaunches London–Melbourne and adds Colombo British Airways will significantly grow its winter 2026/27 long‑haul network, relaunching nonstop London–Melbourne on 9 January 2027 after a 20‑year hiatus and introducing a new Colombo service, while boosting frequencies to Cape Town, Tokyo and Barbados and adding flights to Bangkok and Singapore. The moves increase BA’s long‑haul network by roughly 9%.

2026-03-16T18:59:39.602391-07:00

British Airways expands winter 2026/27 network — relaunches London–Melbourne and adds Colombo

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Andes Líneas Aéreas seeks permission to operate charter flights to the United States Argentina’s Andes Líneas Aéreas has filed for permission to operate charter flights to the United States. The application requests authority to conduct U.S.-bound charter services, a move that would expand the carrier’s international operations and commercial options out of Argentina.

2026-03-16T10:19:09.110575-07:00

Andes Líneas Aéreas seeks permission to operate charter flights to the United States

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Southwest pulls back from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles, refocusing on Midway, BWI and Reagan Southwest is abandoning its pandemic-era strategy of operating primary-airport services alongside existing secondary hubs, withdrawing from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles and reverting focus to Midway, BWI and Reagan. The airline previously ended its Houston IAH experiment in 2024; O'Hare now follows suit.

2026-03-16T03:48:56.539794-07:00

Southwest pulls back from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles, refocusing on Midway, BWI and Reagan

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EU court: both the EU and member states may sign bilateral air‑service agreements EU court rules both the EU and member states may sign bilateral air‑service agreements with third countries. The judgment clarifies competence over international market access and could reshape bilateral route rights, commercial negotiations and regulatory alignment for carriers and governments.

2026-03-16T00:14:29.694418-07:00

EU court: both the EU and member states may sign bilateral air‑service agreements

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SriLankan ups Melbourne services to 10 weekly, adds ~92,000 seats annually SriLankan Airlines will increase services to Melbourne to ten weekly flights, adding roughly 92,000 seats a year as travel demand to South Asia surges from Melbourne Airport. The capacity uplift bolsters the carrier’s Australian connectivity and adds seasonal resilience to the market.

2026-03-15T17:05:07.486683-07:00

SriLankan ups Melbourne services to 10 weekly, adds ~92,000 seats annually

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Saudia route network update: new routes, schedule shifts, fleet moves and partnership activity Saudia has announced a package of route launches, schedule adjustments, fleet development steps and partnership changes across its domestic and international network. The update details new services, frequency tweaks, near‑term aircraft procurement and strategic alliances that will affect capacity deployment and competitive positioning.

2026-03-15T16:53:45.248642-07:00

Saudia route network update: new routes, schedule shifts, fleet moves and partnership activity

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Vietjet to launch Da Nang–Jakarta on Apr 29 and Nha Trang–Singapore on Jun 1, 2026 Vietjet will add two international services in 2Q 2026: Da Nang–Jakarta starting 29 April 2026 and Nha Trang–Singapore starting 1 June 2026. The airline announced the start dates as part of its regional network expansion.

2026-03-15T06:04:27.513064-07:00

Vietjet to launch Da Nang–Jakarta on Apr 29 and Nha Trang–Singapore on Jun 1, 2026

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Frontier to launch four U.S. nonstop routes in May–June 2026, expanding service at seven airports

British Airways expands winter 2026/27 network — relaunches London–Melbourne and adds Colombo

EU court: both the EU and member states may sign bilateral air‑service agreements

Southwest pulls back from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles, refocusing on Midway, BWI and Reagan

News Timeline