flynas and Syria’s aviation authority form a joint airline, with Q4 2026 launch plans and majority Syrian ownership.
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The Israel Competition Authority has moved to impose a major financial penalty on El Al Israel Airlines (LY) following findings that the carrier charged excessive fares during the war.
WestJet cancels 15 US routes and cuts summer 2026 capacity by 32%, impacting Canada US travel across major cities.
British Airways is introducing digital meal ordering in Club World to improve meal demand tracking, though immediate passenger benefits remain limited as pre-order services remain unavailable.
Air Transat (TS) has launched its first-ever non-stop flights to Rio de Janeiro, marking a significant expansion of its South American network.
Emirates Airline (EK) is in discussions to restore double-daily flights between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Dubai, responding to strong passenger and cargo demand.
United Kingdom aviation authorities are moving to change how passengers evaluate flights, with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) introducing new guidance on environmental transparency.
The long-haul airline rankings highlight a clear shift in what passengers value most on extended flights.
STARLUX Airlines plans nonstop Prague–Taipei A350 flights from August 1, starting with three weekly services and rising to four.
Emirates is reducing flights using its 615-seat Airbus A380 aircraft by 20 percent in 2026, removing the aircraft from multiple routes while shifting capacity to better match market demand.