Air Canada to dispute $426K penalty from airline regulator stemming from 2025 events
Air Canada says it rejects a claim by the country's airline regulator that it failed to live up to its rebooking obligations when dealing with a labour disruption last summer and it will push back accordingly on a formal penalty it has been handed.
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IndiGo appoints former IAG Group CEO Willie Walsh as CEO

IndiGo has announced the appointment of Willie Walsh as its new Chief Executive Officer, according to an official press release issued on Monday. The board of IndiGo said Walsh will take over leadership of the airline with immediate effect, succeeding the current CEO as the carrier enters what it described as a “new phase of

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Brussels Airlines adds 170 extra European flights amid rising summer demand

Brussels Airlines will add around 170 additional flights across its European network during the 2026 summer holiday season, responding to strong demand for intra-European travel. In total, the Belgian carrier will offer approximately 60,000 extra seats, supported by the early delivery of new Airbus A320neo aircraft and a shift in capacity due to weaker demand

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World airline news: sea welcomes cathay pacifics return of service between seattle and hong kong: https://worldairlinenews.com/2026/03/31/sea-welcomes-cathay-pacifics-return-of-service-between-seattle-and-hong-kong/ #airline #skynews #airlinenews #news
SEA Welcomes Cathay Pacific’s Return of Service Between Seattle and Hong Kong

The Port of Seattle welcomed Cathay Pacific’s nonstop service to Hong Kong with their inaugural flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Coinciding with the airline’s 80th anniversar…

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World airline news: national airlines first boeing 777 200 freighter commences test flights: https://worldairlinenews.com/2026/03/31/national-airlines-first-boeing-777-200-freighter-commences-test-flights/ #airline #skynews #airlinenews #news
National Airlines’ First Boeing 777-200 Freighter Commences Test Flights

National Airlines has reached a significant milestone in its fleet modernization journey as the first of its four Boeing 777-200 Freighters (N791CA) has commenced test flights last week. Registered…

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Turin Airport unveils record Summer 2026 expansion

Turin Caselle Airport has launched its largest-ever summer schedule, marking a significant capacity and network expansion for 2026. Network Scale-Up 53 destinations across 24 countries Around 700,000 additional seats vs. Summer 2025 Schedule effective from 29 March 2026 This positions the airport as an increasingly relevant secondary hub in northwest Italy, supporting both leisure and

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LOT expands Krakow network with new Rome, Barcelona and Madrid flights

LOT Polish Airlines has launched three new direct routes from Kraków to key southern European destinations—Rome, Barcelona, and Madrid—with services starting on 30 March 2026. The new year-round routes significantly improve connectivity from the Ma?opolska region, catering to both leisure and business travellers. Frequencies reach up to five weekly flights to Rome, four to Barcelona,

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Lufthansa elevates long-haul travel with FOX Premium experience

Lufthansa has officially launched its new FOX (Future Onboard Experience) concept in First Class as of 29 March 2026, marking a major upgrade to its long-haul inflight service and customer experience. A Flagship Investment in Premium Travel Over €70 million invested in long-haul service enhancements Developed across 2 years, with: 110+ test flights Input from

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Brussels Airport urges flexible rollout of EU border system after long queues and missed flights

Brussels Airport has called on Belgian authorities to push for greater flexibility in the implementation of the new European Entry/Exit System (EES), warning that the current rollout is already causing major disruption for passengers. The airport welcomed the recent decision to postpone the registration of biometric data, after waiting times for non-EU passengers surged to

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BESIX launches construction of Brussels Airport tram link along Ring road

Construction has officially begun on the long-awaited “Luchthaventram” project, which will connect Brussels Airport with the Belgian capital and surrounding business districts. On Monday 30 March, BESIX started works on the first phase of the project along the Brussels Ring (R0), under a contract awarded by De Werkvennootschap. The official launch was attended by Flemish

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