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Qatar Airways has called the Iran conflict the biggest crisis in its more than 30-year history. The airline is managing airspace disruption, later bookings, higher fuel costs and weaker regional passenger flows while restoring its pre-conflict route network.
Around 200 passengers faced a major travel disruption after Etihad Airways (EY) cancelled flight EY217 from Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (DEL), to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi (AUH), late Saturday evening.
Singapore Airlines has finalized its winter 2026/27 schedule, adding capacity across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Vietnam while launching Western Sydney and restoring Madrid, Dubai and Riyadh services. Colombo, Johannesburg, Bali and several other markets will see targeted frequency or capacity reductions.
easyJet flight EZY888 returned to the stand at Glasgow Airport after police were called to remove a passenger for disruptive behaviour. The flight later departed for London Gatwick 49 minutes late, with no arrests made.
Mahan Air (W5), one of Iran’s largest private airlines, is suspending flights to Oman and Turkey, reducing its international network as new U.S. sanctions place additional pressure on Iran’s aviation sector.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has introduced the second aircraft in its three-jet Pokémon program for 2026, sending the new Green Pokémon Jet on its first commercial international flight to Honolulu.
Turkish Airlines A350 enters Newark Runway 4L without clearance as Delta flight approaches, prompting a pilot deviation review.
Air New Zealand (NZ) will expand its seasonal Hobart-Auckland service for a sixth season, adding flights and extending the operating period as demand for direct travel between Tasmania and New Zealand continues to grow.
British Airways (BA) will return to Dubai International Airport (DXB) with one daily flight from November 3, before increasing to two daily services in summer 2027.