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Phuket rolls out automated passport clearance for international departures from 13 June
Phuket International Airport will roll out automated passport channels for international departures from 13 June 2026. The automated passport control system for departing passengers would ...
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Boeing delivers two 787 Dreamliners to Riyadh Air which will launch first official flight on 1 July to London
Boeing and Riyadh Air announced that the new carrier’s first two passenger airplanes, 787 Dreamliners, were delivered and arrived in Riyadh, a milestone for the ...
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Philippines Earthquake Shuts General Santos Airport
A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani province in the southern Philippines on the morning of 8 June 2026, killing dozens ...
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Riyadh Air sets 17 July Madrid launch with 3 weekly flights
Riyadh Air will launch direct flights between Riyadh and Madrid on 17 July 2026 as the Saudi Arabian carrier moves closer to full international operations. ...
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Delta Marks Inaugural Hong Kong-Los Angeles Flights
Delta Air Lines has marked its return to Hong Kong, inaugurating daily nonstop service to Los Angeles and reconnecting one of Asia’s most important markets ...
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ITA Airways Joins ANA and Lufthansa Japan Europe Joint Venture
ITA Airways is joining the Japan Europe Joint Venture operated by All Nippon Airways (ANA) and the Lufthansa Group, in a move that takes Italy’s ...
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Philippine Airlines to become oneworld’s 16th member airline in 2027
Philippine Airlines (PAL), the national flag carrier of the Philippines, will become oneworld’s 16th member airline following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at ...
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IATA Launches New Alliance to Expand Aviation Carbon Credit Supply
The International Air Transport Association has launched a new alliance aimed at increasing the supply of aviation carbon credits ahead of stricter international emissions rules ...
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Countdown to delivery of the first Airbus A350-1000ULR for Qantas in April 2027
Following the successful first flight of the A350-1000ULR (MSN 707) in Toulouse, Airbus is on course to bring the world’s longest range passenger airliner to ...
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Newark Airport Leads Northeast for On Time Flights in 2026
Newark Liberty International Airport has recorded the highest number of on-time flights among major airports in the northeastern United States so far in 2026, marking ...
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IATA Slams EU and UK e-SAF Targets as Unrealistic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has criticised European Union and United Kingdom targets for electro-sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF), describing the 2030 mandates as detached ...
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Aviation Leaders Gather in Rio de Janeiro for IATA’s 82nd AGM
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has confirmed that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the 82nd ...
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Emirates promotes its first Emirati female captains, inspiring the next generation of women in aviation
Emirates has promoted two accomplished Emirati female pilots to captains, marking a pivotal step forward in its commitment to empowering Emirati women in aviation. Hanan ...
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Pegasus flight in Izmir powerbank scare forces evacuation
A Pegasus Airlines flight preparing to depart from Ankara Esenboga Airport for Izmir was evacuated on Friday after a passenger’s portable charger began smoking on ...
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American Airlines Wants Fans to Hunt Suitcases for World Cup Prizes
American Airlines has launched a new fan campaign tied to the FIFA World Cup 26, giving travellers and football supporters the chance to win a ...
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Delta and AmEx add 2 new travel perks to SkyMiles cards
Delta Air Lines and American Express have added new travel benefits to eligible Delta SkyMiles cards, including a complimentary second checked bag on domestic flights ...
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Boston airport tests off-site TSA screening for 2 airlines
Boston Logan International Airport has launched a new pilot programme that allows selected passengers to complete check-in, baggage drop and TSA security screening at a ...
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ITA Airways Is Bringing Back Rome to Tel Aviv Flights This Summer
ITA Airways will resume direct flights between Rome Fiumicino and Tel Aviv Ben Gurion from 1 July 2026, restoring two daily services on the route. ...
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Farnborough Airshow 2026 Reveals Huge Flying Display Line Up
Farnborough International Airshow has announced the first aircraft and teams taking part in its 2026 flying display, promising what organisers describe as the event’s largest ...
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Avianca Launches New VIP Status With Lounge Access and Flight Upgrades
Avianca has launched a new premium status tier within its Lifemiles loyalty programme, offering frequent travellers benefits including cabin upgrades, unlimited lounge access and priority ...
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