Airline
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Aer Lingus has taken a decisive step toward winding down its UK long‑haul operation at Manchester Airport, suspending all transatlantic ticket sales beyond 31 March 2026 and entering a new phase of consultation that could result in the closure of its Manchester base. The move places around 200 jobs at risk and intensifies uncertainty for…
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Etihad Airways is set to make aviation history this autumn as it becomes the first airline from the Middle East to launch direct flights to Luxembourg. Starting 29 October 2026, the UAE’s national carrier will inaugurate a new nonstop service between Abu Dhabi and Luxembourg, marking a significant milestone in regional connectivity and international aviation.…
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Qatar Airways has expanded its footprint in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the launch of a new route to Hail, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s ongoing growth across one of its most strategically important markets. The inaugural flight touched down at Hail International Airport (HAS) this week, officially making the north‑central city…
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JetBlue is doubling down on its commitment to South Florida with a major expansion at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). They have unveiled new year-round routes and increased frequencies that signal the airline’s growing ambitions in the region. Beginning in 2026, travelers will benefit from nonstop service to Orlando and Dallas. As well as this,…
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Ryanair closed out the year with a strong surge in passenger numbers, reporting a 7% year‑on‑year increase in December traffic to 14.5 million guests. The figure, published on 5 January 2026, underscores the airline’s continued momentum as Europe’s largest low‑cost carrier and highlights the resilience of short‑haul travel demand across the continent. Although the press…
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Two TUI Airways long‑haul services bound for Bridgetown were forced to make abrupt U‑turns today after a sudden wave of airspace restrictions rippled across the southern Caribbean in the wake of U.S. military strikes on Venezuela. The closures—implemented within hours of explosions reported in Caracas—triggered widespread disruption across the region’s air corridors, leaving airlines scrambling…
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KLM has cancelled several flights and delayed others after escalating events in Venezuela prompted the closure of nearby airspace, disrupting operations across parts of the Caribbean and northern South America. The airline confirmed the cancellations and delays in a series of updates issued on 3 January, outlining significant operational impacts and uncertainty for passengers travelling…
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As travellers across Europe look ahead to a new year of adventures, Ryanair has revealed the five destinations set to dominate holiday plans in 2026. The airline, which operates the continent’s largest network with more than 235 destinations, has identified a mix of emerging hotspots and revitalised favourites that are already seeing strong demand for…
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Nearly a decade after welcoming its first Airbus A220, airBaltic has been transformed—revitalised by an aircraft that reshaped its finances, network, and future. When airBaltic accepted delivery of its first Airbus A220‑300 on November 28, 2016, few could have predicted just how profoundly the aircraft would reshape the airline’s trajectory. Ten years later, as the…
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Which airline delivered the world’s best on‑time performance in 2025? Cirium’s latest data reveals a clear global leader in punctuality. Aeromexico has been crowned the world’s most on‑time global airline for the second consecutive year, according to Cirium’s 2025 On‑Time Performance Review — a data‑driven benchmark widely regarded as the industry’s most authoritative measure of…
