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JetBlue to launch daily seasonal Boston–Milan (MXP) and Boston–Barcelona (BCN) nonstop A321 summer services from 2026

JetBlue will add daily summer seasonal nonstop service from Boston Logan to Milan Malpensa and Barcelona El Prat beginning in 2026, operating Airbus A321-family aircraft. The two new routes expand the carrier’s transatlantic network and deepen its premium-focused European offering.

2025-11-19T08:53:34.110787-08:00

aircanada.com

Air Canada and Emirates extend and expand codeshare and loyalty partnership through 2032

2025-11-19T03:14:51.028793-08:00

Reuters

Beijing travel advisory sparks thousands of cancellations to Japan; airlines allow rebookings as impact remains uneven

2025-11-18T19:57:01.454510-08:00

aeroroutes.com

WestJet expands Europe and South America routes from Halifax as 737 MAX 10 delivery targets end‑2026

2025-11-17T21:12:19.153139-08:00

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U.S. government data shows accelerated drop in international travel to the U.S. in September U.S. government data shows international travel to the United States accelerated its decline in September, marking a sharper fall in inbound visitors compared with earlier months and extending a slump that began earlier this year. The shift will pressure airlines, airports and cross‑border tourism revenues.

2025-11-19T10:08:16.426417-08:00

U.S. government data shows accelerated drop in international travel to the U.S. in September

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JetBlue to launch daily seasonal Boston–Milan (MXP) and Boston–Barcelona (BCN) nonstop A321 summer services from 2026 JetBlue will add daily summer seasonal nonstop service from Boston Logan to Milan Malpensa and Barcelona El Prat beginning in 2026, operating Airbus A321-family aircraft. The two new routes expand the carrier’s transatlantic network and deepen its premium-focused European offering.

2025-11-19T08:53:34.110787-08:00

JetBlue to launch daily seasonal Boston–Milan (MXP) and Boston–Barcelona (BCN) nonstop A321 summer services from 2026

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Air Canada and Emirates extend and expand codeshare and loyalty partnership through 2032 Air Canada and Emirates signed a memorandum of understanding at DAS2025 to extend and expand their reciprocal codeshare and loyalty partnership, carrying the agreement through December 31, 2032. The multi‑year pact broadens cooperation across additional routes and increases shared benefits for customers.

2025-11-19T03:14:51.028793-08:00

Air Canada and Emirates extend and expand codeshare and loyalty partnership through 2032

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flyadeal to open Madinah base on 1 January 2026 — its fourth operational hub Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal, a subsidiary of Saudia, will open its fourth operational base at Madinah on 1 January 2026, expanding its domestic and regional network footprint. The move aligns with the carrier's broader 2026 growth plans, including announced services to India.

2025-11-18T21:25:11.905090-08:00

flyadeal to open Madinah base on 1 January 2026 — its fourth operational hub

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Beijing travel advisory sparks thousands of cancellations to Japan; airlines allow rebookings as impact remains uneven Beijing's advisory urging citizens to avoid travel to Japan, issued after comments by Japan's prime minister, has prompted thousands of cancellations and left tour operators reporting an 80% drop in bookings. Carriers including Cathay Pacific are allowing rebookings or refunds while Japan's largest airlines report mixed demand impact.

2025-11-18T19:57:01.454510-08:00

Beijing travel advisory sparks thousands of cancellations to Japan; airlines allow rebookings as impact remains uneven

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AirAsia X to add long‑haul Europe routes from 2026 as partner tie‑up nears completion AirAsia X (D7) plans to launch additional long‑haul services to Europe from 2026 and is finalising a collaboration with a partner carrier to support the expansion. The Kuala Lumpur‑based long‑haul LCC is rebuilding intercontinental connectivity across Asia–Europe markets.

2025-11-18T17:54:10.125141-08:00

AirAsia X to add long‑haul Europe routes from 2026 as partner tie‑up nears completion

AirInsight

United Outperforms Delta on Cape Town Route, Leveraging 787‑9, Dual Hubs and Year‑Round Service United is outperforming Delta on the Cape Town route, posting higher traffic and stronger freight results while using a targeted Boeing 787‑9 deployment. The carrier's dual‑hub feed and year‑round service give it a capacity and schedule advantage that is translating into market share on the city pair.

2025-11-18T05:12:57.987561-08:00

United Outperforms Delta on Cape Town Route, Leveraging 787‑9, Dual Hubs and Year‑Round Service

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Trip.com: Chinese outbound flight and hotel bookings near 140% of 2019 Trip.com's outbound hotel and flight bookings rose "close to 20%" year‑on‑year in the third quarter and climbed to about 140% of 2019 levels, signalling a strong rebound in Chinese outbound travel that will reshape international capacity and seasonal demand for airlines and hospitality suppliers.

2025-11-17T22:17:38.679188-08:00

Trip.com: Chinese outbound flight and hotel bookings near 140% of 2019

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