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Riyadh Air expands into India: Mumbai daily nonstop from August 4 as bookings open; carrier also adds further destinations inclu

Riyadh Air is marking its India debut with a daily nonstop Riyadh–Mumbai service starting August 4, with bookings now open. The Mumbai launch becomes the carrier’s 10th destination on its website, as it continues expanding beyond Saudi Arabia; it has also announced a new destination in Dhaka alongside existing links.

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2026-07-06T02:46:02.618215-07:00

Frontier Airlines

Frontier launches eight former Spirit Airlines routes across major US cities

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2026-07-05T07:15:25.541069-07:00

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Avelo launches from McKinney, adding a third DFW-area scheduled airport; American returns Naples–Charlotte nonstop in 2026

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2026-07-01T01:29:07.789240-07:00

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American Airlines to relaunch Chicago O’Hare–Tokyo Narita nonstop service on March 27, 2027

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2026-07-01T08:46:14.800309-07:00

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Riyadh Air expands into India: Mumbai daily nonstop from August 4 as bookings open; carrier also adds further destinations inclu Riyadh Air is marking its India debut with a daily nonstop Riyadh–Mumbai service starting August 4, with bookings now open. The Mumbai launch becomes the carrier’s 10th destination on its website, as it continues expanding beyond Saudi Arabia; it has also announced a new destination in Dhaka alongside existing links.

2026-07-06T02:46:02.618215-07:00

Riyadh Air expands into India: Mumbai daily nonstop from August 4 as bookings open; carrier also adds further destinations inclu

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Fastjet Group charts Africa growth using Solenta AOCs as West Africa springboard Fastjet Group is looking to expand in Africa, with Euroairlines growing its Southern Cone network with Fastjet. Fastjet also says it could leverage sister company Solenta Aviation’s AOCs in Gabon and Côte d’Ivoire to support a future West African push, though no expansion plans are yet finalized.

2026-07-05T22:59:48.693027-07:00

Fastjet Group charts Africa growth using Solenta AOCs as West Africa springboard

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Air Arabia launches double-daily non-stop Sharjah–London Gatwick flights Air Arabia has started twice-daily non-stop service between Sharjah (Sharjah International) and London Gatwick beginning 4 July, with the first departures on 5 July. The route uses the Airbus A321neo LR and is positioned to strengthen UAE–UK connectivity for the UAE’s largest MENA low-cost carrier.

2026-07-05T19:16:27.700407-07:00

Air Arabia launches double-daily non-stop Sharjah–London Gatwick flights

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Frontier launches eight former Spirit Airlines routes across major US cities Frontier Airlines will begin service this week on eight routes previously operated by Spirit Airlines, expanding its low-cost network between key metro areas including Boston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit, Las Vegas, Orlando, Kansas City, Memphis, New Orleans, Philadelphia and Richmond. The move reshuffles ULCC route coverage in multiple markets.

2026-07-05T07:15:25.541069-07:00

Frontier launches eight former Spirit Airlines routes across major US cities

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Qantas begins flight-testing its Airbus A350 for Project Sunrise: new Sydney–London “kangaroo-route” track planning and cabin co Airbus is starting flight-testing of the A350 for Qantas’ Project Sunrise, targeting ambitious nonstop Sydney–London service. The plan includes novel single-bound routing concepts over new tracks (“kangaroo routes”) and a cabin showcase aligned to the long-haul mission profile.

2026-07-03T03:15:50.499263-07:00

Qantas begins flight-testing its Airbus A350 for Project Sunrise: new Sydney–London “kangaroo-route” track planning and cabin co

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Air Peace readies first factory-new E175 to up-frequency Nigeria routes and add four new African destinations Nigeria’s Air Peace is preparing to take delivery of its first factory-new E175, using the aircraft to increase frequencies on key domestic routes and to launch services to four additional African destinations. The move is aimed at strengthening regional connectivity on markets that don’t require larger capacity aircraft.

2026-07-02T05:17:28.416766-07:00

Air Peace readies first factory-new E175 to up-frequency Nigeria routes and add four new African destinations

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American Airlines to launch daily Chicago O’Hare–Tokyo Narita nonstop from March 27, 2027 with Japan Airlines American Airlines will begin daily nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Tokyo Narita (NRT) on March 27, 2027. The route becomes American’s 11th long-haul destination from its Chicago hub and is operated in partnership with Japan Airlines.

2026-07-01T22:31:37.506743-07:00

American Airlines to launch daily Chicago O’Hare–Tokyo Narita nonstop from March 27, 2027 with Japan Airlines

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US JSX targets network expansion with ATR fleet JSX is positioning for growth, signaling plans to expand its route network using an ATR fleet. The move underscores the carrier’s strategy to scale its service model around turboprop aircraft suited to shorter markets where frequencies and point-to-point connectivity are key.

2026-07-01T11:59:49.239439-07:00

US JSX targets network expansion with ATR fleet

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