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Porter Airlines inaugurated its first transborder service from Western Canada, offering seasonal daily flights between Vancouver (YVR) and Phoenix (PHX) until April 19, 2026.
Volaris Airlines will launch new nonstop service connecting San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Querétaro, Mexico, operating three times weekly starting June 2nd.
Southwest Airlines offers a promotional Companion Pass, valid August 10–October 7, 2026, earned by booking one qualifying round trip by February 5.
Akasa Air inducted its 33rd Boeing 737 MAX 8-200, flown by an all-women crew to Bengaluru; this fleet addition supports India's rapid market growth.
IndiGo is suspending Copenhagen services and reducing Delhi-London/Manchester flights to restore operational reliability for its six Boeing 787-9 wide-body aircraft; geopolitical airspace restrictions and airport congestion are cited as primary causes.
Chief John Richard Anyaehie, co-founder of the planned Standard Airways in 1966, holds a key place in Nigeria's aviation history as a pioneer of indigenous air travel.
Porter Airlines announced a major US network expansion for summer 2026, adding new Embraer E195-E2 service to Boston, Miami, Nashville, and Phoenix from its Canadian hubs.
IndiGo cancelled flights to Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku, and Tashkent until February 28, citing safety concerns over the evolving Iran-US tensions and Iranian airspace risk.
Delta Air Lines Flight 234 from JFK to Tel Aviv declared a Squawk 7700 emergency and diverted to Dublin for a medical crisis, requiring a heavyweight landing.
Aer Lingus appointed former pilots union chief Captain Evan Cullen as its new director of flight operations; the move signals a major shift in pilot-management relations.
Delta Air Lines opened the Delta SKY360° Club inside Las Vegas Sphere, its first non-airport lounge, as Official Airline; a Sky Club at Harry Reid International Airport is planned for 2029.
Ebonyi Air, the new state-owned carrier, secured its operating license, positioning the airline for a commercial launch with three procured aircraft from the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport.
Caribbean Airlines is selling two owned ATR 72-600 aircraft (9Y-TTB and 9Y-TTC) to cut high maintenance costs, a move the chairman insists will not lead to job cuts.
Cathay Pacific has reportedly offered a $668 roundtrip fare from San Francisco to Shanghai, suggesting a potential shift in trans-Pacific pricing dynamics.
A passenger on Delta Air Lines flight DL384 from Boston to Seattle reported a bed bug, prompting an investigation and raising airline cabin infestation concerns.
Aer Lingus flight EI 135 was forced to return to Shannon Airport after a passenger sexually assaulted a minor; the Galway man later pleaded guilty in court.
Israeli airline Arkia faces longer, costlier routes after Somalia denied its overflight permit, a direct diplomatic response to Israel's recognition of Somaliland.
Porter Airlines launched its first Western Canada transborder route, connecting Vancouver (YVR) and Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) with seasonal nonstop service.
Porter Airlines significantly expanded its U.S. network with new nonstop jet service from Ottawa to both Miami and Phoenix, bolstering Canadian-American travel options.
Unruly passenger incidents remain a significant challenge for global aviation, prompting major airlines and regulators like the FAA to increase fines and safety protocols.
