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Air France announced (29-Jan-2026) plans to close the SkyPriority check-in area in Terminal 2E (zones 6/7) at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport from 02-Feb-2026 to 17-Apr-2026 due to modernisation works. The works include upgrades to the airport's baggage handling system and the construction of a new baggage bridge. All SkyPriority check-in services will be relocated to zones 4/5 in Terminal 2E during the period. [more - original PR]

Singapore Airlines announced (02-Feb-2026) plans to resume four times weekly Singapore-Riyadh service on 02-Jun-2026 with A350-900, subject to regulatory approvals. Singapore Airlines chief commercial officer Lee Lik Hsin stated: "Beyond a new destination, this service will potentially allow us to work with our partners to offer our customers additional travel options across the region". Singapore Airlines previously operated Singapore-Riyadh service in 2014 and will be the sole scheduled operator on the route, according to OAG. Singapore Airlines and Riyadh Air signed a cooperation agreement in Jun-2024 covering interline connectivity, codesharing, cargo and loyalty programmes, as previously reported by CAPA. [more - original PR] [more - Aviation Week]

Sudan Airways, via its official Facebook account, announced (01/02-Feb-2026) it commenced Port Sudan-Khartoum service on 01-Feb-2026, marking the resumption of operations at Khartoum International Airport after a suspension since Apr-2023. [more - Aviation Week]

Virgin Atlantic Airways announced (30-Jan-2026) plans to increase capacity on Manchester-Orlando service by 12% during peak summer 2026 with additional frequencies. The carrier also plans to deploy A350-1000 aircraft on the route in winter 2026/27 - increasing capacity by 17% - with further capacity increased from Manchester "expected to follow for summer 2027". The decision follows Aer Lingus' base closure at Manchester Airport by 31-Mar-2026, as previously reported by CAPA. Virgin CCO Dave Geer stated: "Manchester has been our home in the North for thirty years and we're in it for the long haul... We're also proud to be welcoming experienced Aer Lingus pilots into Virgin Atlantic and to be supporting customers impacted by their changes". [more - original PR]

Aer Lingus scheduled to commence three times weekly Dublin-Bridgetown service with A321XLR equipment on 31-Mar-2026, as per a 02-Feb-2026 GDS inventory and timetable display. As previously reported by CAPA, the carrier confirmed plans to close its base at Manchester Airport by 31-Mar-2026 and suspend Manchester-Bridgetown service.

Jazeera Airways transferred (02-Feb-2026) all Amman services from Amman Queen Alia International Airport to Amman Civil Airport, effective 01-Feb-2026. Jazeera Airways CEO Barathan Pasupathi noted Amman Civil Airport is approximately 10km from downtown Amman, stating: "Operating closer to the city allows us to deliver real value to passengers through reduced travel time, lower costs, and a smoother end-to-end journey". Mr Pasupathi also noted that Jazeera Airways is "the first airline from Kuwait to operate scheduled services" to Amman Civil Airport. [more - original PR]