Qatar Airways announced (26-Mar-2026) "its latest revised schedule, reflecting the gradual increase in flights to and from Doha... [with] additional frequencies to more than 90 destinations across Qatar Airways' global network", valid until 15-Apr-2026. The airline added: "All flights to and from Doha continue to operate through dedicated flight corridors. These routes are established in close coordination with the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority". [more - original PR]
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Air Premia and Thai Airways signed (26-Mar-2026) an interline agreement, with interline services to commence on 30-Mar-2026. Under the agreement, "Air Premia's Americas routes will be connected to Thai Airways' extensive network, including key domestic destinations in Thailand such as Phuket and Chiang Mai, as well as major cities across Southeast Asia-including Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, Hanoi and India, including New Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai". The partnership will enable Thai Airways "to expand its network into the US market through Air Premia's long-haul routes from Incheon". Thai Airways noted that there are no nonstop services connecting Thailand and the US at present. [more - original PR]
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Thailand’s government accelerated efforts to restore Thailand–US direct air links after the US FAA upgraded Thailand’s safety rating to Category 1 in Apr-2025, enabling Thai carriers to launch new US routes and participate in codeshare agreements with US airlines.1 United planned Los Angeles–Bangkok via Hong Kong from Oct-2025, while no airline operated nonstop between the two countries.1 Air Premia previously pursued interline partnerships, including with Korean Air and T’way Air, to feed its North America services via Seoul Incheon.2 3
Jet2.com launched (26-Mar-2026) London Gatwick-Tenerife service, the first of the carrier's flights and package holidays from London Gatwick. London Gatwick becomes the airline's 14th UK base. The carrier's summer schedule from London Gatwick for 2026 features 29 destinations, with Jet2.com to operate with six based aircraft including five A321neos. The carrier's winter schedule for 2026/27 includes 23 destinations from London Gatwick. [more - original PR - Jet2.com] [more - original PR - London Gatwick Airport]
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Jet2.com scheduled multiple London Gatwick route launches around the base start-up, including Malaga from 23-Mar-2026 and Malta from 02-Apr-2026, both using A321neo equipment.1 2 For winter 2026/27, it previously outlined a 24-destination programme and announced new services such as Agadir, La Palma and Madeira, plus short ski-season routes including Vienna and Geneva.3 CEO Steve Heapy said the late sales launch required investment to establish and fill aircraft in the first couple of years.4
Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA Airways) CEO Joerg Eberhart stated (25-Mar-2026) 2025 was a "turning point" for the airline, adding: "We have posted a profit for the first time, confirming that we are on the right track". ITA Airways transported 16.2 million passengers across more than 123,000 flights in 2025, with a load factor of 83.4%, up 2.1 percentage points year-on-year. [more - original PR]
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ITA Airways reported passenger revenues of EUR2.8 billion in 2025, up 2.7% year-on-year, with CEO Joerg Eberhart saying it showed “resilience and solidity” commercially; its fleet ended 2025 at 106 aircraft, including 74 new generation units1. The board approved a 2026-2030 plan centred on fleet and network development and deeper Lufthansa Group integration, including targeted Star Alliance entry from early 20262.
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26-Mar-2026 11:44 AM
Western Sydney International Airport CEO welcomes Singapore Airlines service plans
Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) CEO Simon Hickey welcomed (25-Mar-2026) Singapore Airlines plans to commence daily Singapore-Western Sydney service from Nov-2026, stating: "Not only will WSI increase aviation capacity in the Sydney basin, giving travelling more choice and flexibility on when, where and how they choose to fly - our 24-hour services will unlock new routes with Singapore Airlines for everyone across Greater Sydney to enjoy". Mr Hickey added: "Singapore Airlines will operate daily nonstop flights from 23-Nov-2026 that will depart WSI just before midnight, with passengers arriving at the award-winning Changi Hub around 05:00 - offering a new era of global connectivity for Sydney-siders". [more - original PR]
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Singapore Airlines planned to begin daily Singapore–Western Sydney International Airport services from 23-Nov-2026 using a 303-seat A350-900, complementing its four times daily Singapore–Sydney Kingsford Smith operation, with the late-night departure bank supporting connections via Changi to more than 130 destinations, according to SIA senior VP marketing planning Dai Haoyu1. Australia’s Minister for Infrastructure Catherine King said airlines were likely to retain most capacity at curfew-constrained Kingsford Smith while using Western Sydney for late-night flights, citing the new airport’s 24/7 availability and Sydney’s demand pressures2.
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announced (25-Mar-2026) plans to defer the implementation of a sustainable aviation fuel levy. The levy will now apply to tickets sold from 01-Oct-2026, for flights departing from 01-Jan-2027, instead of from 01-Apr-2026 for flights departing from 01-Oct-2026. CAAS director general Han Kok Juan stated: "Singapore remains firmly committed to aviation decarbonisation", adding: "We are taking a pragmatic pause in view of the current situation. We will continue to work closely with our aviation industry partners and monitor global developments". [more - original PR] [more - Aviation Week]
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CAAS previously confirmed a fixed SAF levy for all departing passenger, cargo and general/business aviation flights from 01-Oct-2026, applying to tickets or services sold from 01-Apr-2026, with levies varying by route and cabin and excluding transit passengers.1 Singapore's Government had passed enabling legislation, with Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling stating levy proceeds would be paid to CAAS to procure and manage SAF via a dedicated SAF Fund.2 3
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25-Mar-2026 11:41 AM
Qantas Airways applies for unrestricted capacity on Canada services
Australia's International Air Services Commission (IASC), via its official website, announced (24-Mar-2026) it received an application from Qantas Airways seeking an allocation of unrestricted capacity on the Canada route. Qantas requested the capacity on the following basis:
- The allocation is requested for a period of 99 years from the date of the determination;
- The capacity may be utilised by Qantas to offer codeshare services with American Airlines and WestJet;
- The capacity may be utilised by Qantas, Jetstar Airways or another Australian carrier which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group;
- The capacity may be used by Qantas to provide joint services with any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group and by any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group to provide joint services with Qantas.
IASC invited other applications for capacity on the route in accordance with regulations. The closing date for further applications is 09-Apr-2026.
24-Mar-2026 1:29 PM
easyJet opens 11th UK base at Newcastle International Airport
easyJet opened (23-Mar-2026) its 11th UK base at Newcastle International Airport, featuring three based aircraft and up to 86 weekly frequencies on 22 routes. The base will support approximately 1200 jobs including 140 direct jobs for pilots and cabin crew. The base opening is the LCC's third in three years, following base launches at Birmingham in 2024 and London Southend in 2025. The new operation provides more than 800,000 seats from Newcastle in summer 2026, including on new routes Antalya, Corfu, Dalaman, Enfidha, Faro, Lisbon, Malta, Nice, Prague, Reus, Rhodes, Rome, Sharm-El-Sheikh and Tenerife. easyJet CEO Kenton Jarvis stated: "Through our expanding fleet, unrivalled short haul network and unique easyJet holidays offering we are continuing to capture the opportunities we see in the UK and reinforce our position as the largest UK airline, ensuring travel remains easy, accessible and affordable for more people". [more - original PR]
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