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Aer Lingus Ending Transatlantic Ticket Sales From Manchester Base
The carrier said it is taking precautions in case the crew base is shut down.
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Aer Lingus Suspends Manchester Trans-Atlantic Bookings From April 2026
Published at 1300PST / 2100GMT 08JAN26Aer Lingus as of 08JAN26 suspended reservations for its Trans-Atlantic flights at Manchester, where it currently operates 3 routes with Airbus A330-300 aircraft. Reservations for flights on/after 01APR26 are no longer available, including:Manchester – Bridgetown (Barbados) 3 weekly until 31MAY26Manchester – New York JFK 1 dailyManchester – Orlando 4 weekly (1 daily from 02JUN26)
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Top 5 Airlines Flying to the Biggest iGaming Destinations
The global iGaming industry has revolutionised the way people experience casino entertainment, creating vibrant hubs where online casino platforms and physical venues coexist. As travellers increasingly seek destinations known for their gaming culture, airlines have responded by expanding connectivity to these entertainment capitals. This guide explores the top airlines connecting passengers to the world’s [read more] The post Top 5 Airlines Flying to the Biggest iGaming Des
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United Airlines' New International Route Has 51% Load Factor: Will It Survive?
United's bold move to this unusual destination: A risky gamble or strategic play?
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Biman Suspends Manchester Service from March 2026
Published at 1200PST / 2000GMT 08JAN26Biman Bangladesh Airlines this week announced service suspension to Manchester, where it currently operates Dhaka – Sylhet – Manchester route twice weekly. Based on the airline’s statement, service will be suspended from 01MAR26, with no resumption date scheduled at the moment. Previously filed schedule for summer season from 29MAR26 as follows. Note the carrier previously scheduled seasonal suspension from 19APR26 to 04JUL26.BG207 DAC1055 – 1150ZYL1250 – 19
🔧 Technology & Innovation
FCC Partially Reverses Foreign Drone Ban—But Not For DJI
Restriction still covers UAS and components produced by the Chinese company, which has raised alarm among drone pilots.
📋 Regulatory & Policy
Why 200,000 job applicants still haven’t solved the FAA’s controller shortage
The Federal Aviation Administration has received roughly 200,000 applications to become air traffic controllers in the US over the past several years.… The post Why 200,000 job applicants still haven’t solved the FAA’s controller shortage appeared first on AeroTime.
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Western Sydney International Airport set to open June 2026
Sydney’s newest airport is planned to open in late 2026, providing an extra 200 flights per day by 2030. Passengers will soon have the choice of flying from Sydney Airport (SYD) or the newer Western Sydney International Airport (WSI), which could save them a 50-minute drive across the city. Sydney’s newest airport is located on […] The post Western Sydney International Airport set to open June 2026 appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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Roman Space Telescope on track for September launch
NASA expects to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope as soon as September, seeing it as evidence the agency can do flagships on cost and schedule. The post Roman Space Telescope on track for September launch appeared first on SpaceNews.
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NASA to Provide Media with International Space Station Update Today
NASA will host a live news conference at 5 p.m. EST on Thursday from the agency’s headquarters in Washington to discuss the International Space Station and its crew. On Jan. 7, the agency announced it was postponing a planned spacewalk originally scheduled for Jan. 8 while teams monitored a medical concern with a crew member […]
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Early Air Show Lineup Announced for Oshkosh 2026
Initial roster includes aerobatic, military, and heritage aircraft for July event.
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Dozens of flights cancelled at Schiphol as storm Goretti brings snow and strong winds
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is again facing widespread disruption as winter storm Goretti moves across northwestern Europe, prompting airlines to cancel dozens of flights on Friday. Snow is expected to reach the airport by late afternoon, around 17:00 local time, leading airlines to proactively reduce both arrivals and departures. According to Schiphol, 63 outbound flights were […]
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The Ryanair Effect: Can James Dempsey Save Frontier’s ULCC Model?
Dempsey's decade-long tenure at Ryanair makes him uniquely positioned to translate the 'gold standard' in ULCC operations to the US market.
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The C‑17 Globemaster’s Unique Cabin Design That Enables Massive Airlift Capability
Discover how the C-17 Globemaster’s unique cabin design enables tanks, flying hospitals, polar missions, missile tests, and global airlift flexibility
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Biman Resumes Dhaka – Karachi Service in late-Jan 2026
Published at 1100PST / 1900GMT 08JAN26 Biman Bangladesh Airlines this week opened reservations for its planned service resumption to Pakistan, where it previously served Dhaka – Karachi route until July 2013. The airline will serve this route twice weekly from 29JAN26.BG341 DAC2000 – 2300KHI 738 46BG342 KHI0001 – 0420DAC 738 57
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A380 Emergency: Passenger Broke Ankle After Missing Seatbelt Sign
When clear skies turn turbulent, a routine flight becomes a high-stakes ordeal for all on board.
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How Long-Haul Airlines Are Redefining Business Class On Narrowbody Aircraft
The widebody experience on a single aisle aircraft.
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Emirates to Deploy A350 on Third Daily Cape Town Flight
The expanded service will start in July.
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Ethiopian Airlines Expands Cape Town Flights in NS26
Published at 1000PST / 1800GMT 08JAN26Ethiopian Airlines in this week’s schedule update filed service increase on Addis Ababa – Cape Town route, scheduled for Northern summer 2026 season. From 29MAR26, overall service will increase from 11 to 14 weekly, on board Boeing 787-9.ET845 ADD0730 – 1300CPT 789 DET847 ADD0905 – 1435CPT 789 DET844 CPT1350 – 2115ADD 789 DET846 CPT1525 – 2250ADD 789 D
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Super Bowl TFR Puts Bay Area Pilots on Notice
Do your homework before you fly into Silicon Valley the weekend of February 8.