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Etihad to Relaunch Abu Dhabi–Damascus Service on 12 June 2026 — First Syrian Flights in Nearly 14 Years

Etihad Airways will resume direct Abu Dhabi–Damascus flights on 12 June 2026, marking its first services to Syria in almost 14 years. The relaunch expands Etihad's Middle East network and prompts operational questions over safety, regulatory approvals and insurance for Damascus services.

2025-09-18T07:50:57.033739-07:00

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Aer Lingus unveils largest-ever transatlantic summer 2026 schedule, adds Dublin–Raleigh/Durham nonstop

2025-09-18T03:39:55.646749-07:00

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China Eastern to launch world's longest commercial flight — Shanghai–Buenos Aires via Auckland, 12,000+ miles, 29‑hour return

2025-09-15T12:16:03.168504-07:00

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Air Canada strengthens Toronto Pearson hub with eight new international routes and Summer 2026 Europe–Asia expansion

2025-09-10T16:27:24.501184-07:00

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China Airlines to launch nonstop Taipei–Phoenix service from Dec. 3, 2025 China Airlines will launch a three-times-weekly nonstop service between Taipei and Phoenix starting 3 December 2025, creating a direct Taiwan–Arizona link. The carrier's delegation, led by president Kevin Chen, visited Phoenix in September to formalize the route launch.

2025-09-19T15:52:26.304765-07:00

China Airlines to launch nonstop Taipei–Phoenix service from Dec. 3, 2025

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Emirates deploys first fully retrofitted Boeing 777 with Premium Economy to Johannesburg and Cape Town Emirates has placed its first fully retrofitted Boeing 777 into commercial service to Johannesburg and Cape Town, introducing a new Premium Economy cabin and refreshed interiors across classes. The deployment marks the airline's rollout of modernised 777s onto African routes as part of its fleet-refurbishment programme.

2025-09-19T14:00:41.045919-07:00

Emirates deploys first fully retrofitted Boeing 777 with Premium Economy to Johannesburg and Cape Town

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Air Canada expands regional network with new Ottawa, Vancouver and Toronto frequencies Air Canada announced on September 19, 2025, a targeted expansion of its regional network to increase capacity across smaller markets. The carrier is adding daily Fredericton–Ottawa and Moncton–Ottawa services, launching Fort McMurray–Vancouver at three weekly frequencies, and raising Toronto–Sudbury to three daily flights.

2025-09-19T09:28:37.969412-07:00

Air Canada expands regional network with new Ottawa, Vancouver and Toronto frequencies

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flydubai to launch nonstop Dubai–Nairobi from 15 Oct 2025; ups Mombasa to daily, taking Kenya frequencies to 11 weekly flydubai will launch nonstop Dubai–Nairobi service from 15 October 2025 with four weekly flights, and from 1 October will increase Dubai–Mombasa to daily, taking its total weekly frequencies to Kenya to 11. The moves strengthen the carrier’s East Africa footprint ahead of peak travel season.

2025-09-19T07:36:40.338247-07:00

flydubai to launch nonstop Dubai–Nairobi from 15 Oct 2025; ups Mombasa to daily, taking Kenya frequencies to 11 weekly

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Air Astana eyes US routes via Europe; nonstop services contingent on Russian overflight approvals Speaking at Capital Markets Day on Sept. 15, Air Astana CEO Peter Foster said the carrier is exploring US routes operated via European gateways; true nonstop services to the United States would remain contingent on receiving Russian overflight approvals. The comments signal strategic long‑haul expansion plans.

2025-09-18T21:14:22.124822-07:00

Air Astana eyes US routes via Europe; nonstop services contingent on Russian overflight approvals

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Washington and Taoyuan airports sign agreement to boost Washington–Taipei connectivity Leaders of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and Taoyuan International Airport Corporation met in Taipei to sign an agreement designed to promote travel connectivity between Washington, D.C., and Taipei. The pact formalises airport-level cooperation intended to facilitate greater passenger links and coordination between the two hubs.

2025-09-18T12:13:09.979446-07:00

Washington and Taoyuan airports sign agreement to boost Washington–Taipei connectivity

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Etihad to Relaunch Abu Dhabi–Damascus Service on 12 June 2026 — First Syrian Flights in Nearly 14 Years Etihad Airways will resume direct Abu Dhabi–Damascus flights on 12 June 2026, marking its first services to Syria in almost 14 years. The relaunch expands Etihad's Middle East network and prompts operational questions over safety, regulatory approvals and insurance for Damascus services.

2025-09-18T07:50:57.033739-07:00

Etihad to Relaunch Abu Dhabi–Damascus Service on 12 June 2026 — First Syrian Flights in Nearly 14 Years

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Turkish Airlines launches Istanbul–Seville service, expanding Spanish network to six cities Turkish Airlines has commenced scheduled service between Istanbul (IST) and Seville (SVQ), making Seville its sixth destination in Spain after Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Málaga and Bilbao. The new route strengthens Turkish's Southern Europe network and increases onward connectivity via its Istanbul hub.

2025-09-18T07:06:07.278535-07:00

Turkish Airlines launches Istanbul–Seville service, expanding Spanish network to six cities

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