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Wizz Air to open inaugural Spanish bases in Madrid and Valencia, launch domestic services in 4Q26-4Q27

Wizz Air will open two inaugural bases in Spain at Madrid Barajas and Valencia Manises, adding further capacity through new winter 2026-27 flying. The carrier plans to begin domestic operations for the first time, with initial service rollout targeted for late October 2026, alongside additional Spain-bound routes from London Luton.

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2026-07-08T23:31:51.255632-07:00

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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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United’s new 787-9s remain grounded as TCAS antenna issues persist despite Boeing fixes

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2026-07-04T00:59:05.508146-07:00

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

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

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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United Airlines flight attendant union leader linked to rule changes for crew with DUI records flying to Canada The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) says its top United Airlines flight-attendant representative—an AFA-CWA leader involved in changing crew rules—has a background connected to DUI flying restrictions that affect whether flight attendants can operate trips to Canada. AFA-CWA represents about 55,000 flight attendants across nearly two dozen U.S. airlines.

2026-07-10T10:14:27.289551-07:00

United Airlines flight attendant union leader linked to rule changes for crew with DUI records flying to Canada

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Wizz Air to open inaugural Spanish bases in Madrid and Valencia, launch domestic services in 4Q26-4Q27 Wizz Air will open two inaugural bases in Spain at Madrid Barajas and Valencia Manises, adding further capacity through new winter 2026-27 flying. The carrier plans to begin domestic operations for the first time, with initial service rollout targeted for late October 2026, alongside additional Spain-bound routes from London Luton.

2026-07-08T23:31:51.255632-07:00

Wizz Air to open inaugural Spanish bases in Madrid and Valencia, launch domestic services in 4Q26-4Q27

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United grounds newest Boeing 787-9 again after recurring TCAS failure following return from Boeing repairs United Airlines’ newest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, configured with the “Elevated” premium interior, was returned to Boeing for recurring failures, then was grounded again on 3 July over TCAS issues after reportedly being on the London leg. The reports point to continued TCAS malfunction risk despite prior Boeing maintenance actions.

2026-07-04T13:46:27.095431-07:00

United grounds newest Boeing 787-9 again after recurring TCAS failure following return from Boeing repairs

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RAF’s first P-8A Poseidon North Pole mission extends NATO maritime-domain awareness during Exercise Midnight Warrior The Royal Air Force completed its first P-8A Poseidon mission to the North Pole as part of NATO’s Exercise Midnight Warrior. The flight pushed the maritime patrol aircraft farther north than ever before, supporting the exercise’s tactical training scenario in Norway involving NATO participants including RAF assets.

2026-07-04T03:15:57.880411-07:00

RAF’s first P-8A Poseidon North Pole mission extends NATO maritime-domain awareness during Exercise Midnight Warrior

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United’s new 787-9s remain grounded as TCAS antenna issues persist despite Boeing fixes United’s newest premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has reportedly been grounded again after Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) problems, including antenna-related failures. The aircraft was previously sent back to Boeing, but further TCAS issues were reported. Meanwhile, Air New Zealand says all its 787s are now ungrounded and available without restriction.

2026-07-04T00:59:05.508146-07:00

United’s new 787-9s remain grounded as TCAS antenna issues persist despite Boeing fixes

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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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American Airlines to relaunch Chicago O’Hare–Tokyo Narita nonstop service on March 27, 2027 American Airlines will restore nonstop O’Hare–Tokyo Narita service on March 27, 2027, after an eight-year hiatus, operating daily Boeing 787-9 flights. The carrier also plans to resume additional domestic routes from Chicago, positioning the renewed transpacific network to better compete on the Chicago–Narita market.

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

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

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American Airlines expands Provisions by Admirals Club “grab-and-go” to JFK with a 3,700-square-foot outlet featuring hot food an American Airlines has opened a second Provisions by Admirals Club space at New York JFK, located between gates 12 and 14. The concept is a purpose-built 3,700-square-foot grab-and-go lounge designed for speed and flow, adding premium hot food and barista coffee without a traditional lounge stay.

2026-06-30T11:18:08.323022-07:00

American Airlines expands Provisions by Admirals Club “grab-and-go” to JFK with a 3,700-square-foot outlet featuring hot food an

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