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Wizz Air’s Abu Dhabi Unit Grows Network, US Rejects Cargo Plans For Now
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Wizz Air’s Abu Dhabi-based carrier is adding two more destinations to its network, while the Hungarian group’s application for US approval for...
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American Airlines Approved To Restart Cuban Routes
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The carrier has been cleared to reinstate services to five points in Cuba that had been banned by the Trump administration.
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US Airports Share $1 Billion In FAA Infrastructure Grants
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The funds are aimed at increasing the capacity of the country’s airport terminals.
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Spirit Airlines Wins Former Southwest Slots At Newark
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The carrier beat out JetBlue Airways and Alaska Airlines for the runway timings.
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Etihad, JetBlue Seek To Deepen Codeshare Partnership
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The carriers hope to expand an agreement that has been in place since 2014.
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Pilots' Union Pushes Back Against SkyWest Route Cuts
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ALPA says the US government should not allow SkyWest to scrap essential air services.
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Delta Hits Back at United’s Cape Town Plans
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The Atlanta-based carrier has pulled no punches in its response to United Airlines’ request to launch a second route to Cape Town in South Africa.
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DOT Seeks Carriers To Take Over SkyWest EAS Routes
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An order has been issued by the US Transportation Department that prevents regional carrier SkyWest from ending routes to 29 small communities...
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United Vies With Delta For Cape Town Frequencies
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United hopes to begin flying between Washington and Cape Town from November but will face competition for the available weekly frequencies under...
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Volaris El Salvador Granted Final Approval For US Routes
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The airline plans to serve three US destinations from March.
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Air France Adds Nice-Heathrow, Secures US Approval For ITA Codeshares
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France’s flag-carrier is opening a second route to the UK capital this summer and has received the green light to begin codesharing with Italy’s...
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US Retaliates Against China, Cancels 44 Flights Operated By Chinese Airlines
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The US Transportation Department said China’s cancellation of 44 flights operated by US airlines is inconsistent with the US-China air services...
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Norse Secures US Approval For Transatlantic Routes
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The decision means the startup is one step closer to starting low-cost transatlantic flights between Europe and the US.
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US-China Row Over Forced Route Suspensions Escalates
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American, Delta and United have all been forced by the CAAC to temporarily suspend routes to China.
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Grant Scheme Opens For Small US Airports
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The Small Community Air Service Development Program aims to help underserved airports attract and retain commercial service.
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China Forces Delta To Temporarily Suspend Shanghai Flights
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The CAAC is also forcing the cancellation of US-to-China flights by American, United and Chinese airlines under its COVID-19 testing rule.
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WestJet Wants To Expand Transborder Service With Regional Subsidiary
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If approved, the routes will become the first international services from Spokane in more than a decade.
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Red Air Plans US Scheduled Routes
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The airline is seeking to enter the growing Dominican Republic-US market.
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Nonstop Scheduled Vietnam-US Service Nears
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Vietnam Airlines plans to begin serving San Francisco by the end of November, while counterpart Bamboo Airways hopes to launch US flights the...
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Interview: Vistara CEO Designate Vinod Kannan
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Routes hears how the Indian airline is building back after the crisis and its long-haul plans.