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Published at 2200PST 24FEB26 / 0600GMT 25FEB26China Eastern earlier this month further revised planned operations on Beijing Daxing – Tokyo Haneda route for Northern summer 2026 season. From 29MAR26, the airline reduces service from 7 to 4 weekly, instead of 2 weekly.Additional flights are now available for reservations.MU789 PKX1120 – 1600HND 321 37MU789 PKX1120 – 1600HND 320 15MU790 HND1735 – 2040PKX 320 15MU790 HND1735 – 2040PKX 321 37
Published at 2130PST 24FEB26 / 0530GMT 25FEB26China Eastern earlier this month filed frequency changes to for Cairo and Istanbul service (from Shanghai) during Northern summer 2026 season. Based on schedule listing 01FEB26 vs 22FEB26, planned changes as follows. The summer schedule commences on 29MAR26.Shanghai Pu Dong – Cairo Service operates 6 weekly instead of 7, A350-900 (schedule below focuses on the period of 24APR26 – 20OCT26)MU223 PVG0150 – 0900CAI 359 x3MU224 CAI1430 – 0550+1PVG 359 x3S
Published at 2100PST 24FEB26 / 0500GMT 25FEB26China Southern in the third quarter of 2026 plans to increase Guangzhou – Nairobi nonstop service, where it plans to operate 4 weekly flights for the period of 07JUL26 – 07SEP26, instead of 1 weekly. This route is operated by 787-9. CZ633 CAN0055 – 0630NBO 789 x357CZ634 NBO1325 – 0530+1CAN 789 x357The airline also operates 3 weekly Guangzhou – Changsha – Nairobi flights with 787-9.
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Published at 2030PST 24FEB26 / 0430GMT 25FEB26Ethiopian Airlines in recent schedule update extended listings for the 213-sater Boeing 787-8 operations into Northern summer 2026 season. The 213-seater is scheduled to operate following routes at least until 31AUG26, as of 22FEB26.Addis Ababa – Brazzaville – Pointe Noire – Addis Ababa 2 weeklyAddis Ababa – Delhi 1 dailyAddis Ababa – Entebbe 1 weeklyAddis Ababa – Victoria Falls – Gaborone – Addis Ababa 1 weekly (6 weekly 11JUL26 – 02AUG26)
The federal and Victorian governments have released early designs for the Sunshine superhub, which will see a $4.1 billion investment to “untangle the complex rail junction” and create space for the much-delayed new airport rail link, which will join the Melbourne train network at the station.
Published at 2000PST 24FEB26 / 0400GMT 25FEB26 Qatar Airways at the launch of Northern summer 2026 season plans to reduce service to Rwanda, where it currently serves Doha – Kigali route 4 times weekly with Airbus A320 aircraft. The oneWorld member from 30MAR26 will reduce service to 2 weekly.Schedule below focuses on the month of May 2026. QR1389 DOH0940 – 1430KGL 320 13QR1390 KGL1600 – 2305DOH 320 13
Published at 1930PST 24FEB26 / 0330GMT 25FEB26Emirates SkyCargo’s schedule listing recently filed expanded schedule on Dubai – Hanoi route, which sees Emirates intend to add 2nd daily flight from 01JAN27, with 777-200LR aircraft. Reservations for EK388/389 service are not available at time this post goes to press.EK388 DXB0340 – 1240HAN 359 DEK394 DXB0900 – 1800HAN 77L DEK395 HAN0025 – 0500DXB 77L DEK389 HAN1650 – 2130DXB 359 DEK388 from Dubai tentatively lists 777-200LR from 01JAN27 to 31JAN27,
Published at 1900PST 24FEB26 / 0300GMT 25FEB26 Emirates in recent schedule update filed aircraft changes on Dubai – Milan Malpensa route, as the carrier schedules 312-seater A350-900 aircraft service from 01SEP26. EK101/102 terminator service will be served by the 312-seater, replacing 777-200LR.Schedule below focuses on the period of 25OCT26 – 27MAR26.EK101 DXB0420 – 0820MXP 359 DEK091 DXB1515 – 1910MXP 388 DEK102 MXP1025 – 1920DXB 359 DEK092 MXP2120 – 0630+1DXB 388 DThe airline also opera
Published at 1800PST 24FEB26 / 0200GMT 25FEB26TAP Air Portugal since mid-February 2026 gradually expands codeshare partnership with LATAM Brasil, covering various routes to/from Sao Paulo Guarulhos.TAP Air Portugal operated by LATAM Airlines BrasilSao Paulo Guarulhos – Boa VistaSao Paulo Guarulhos – Caldas NovasSao Paulo Guarulhos – Caxias do SulSao Paulo Guarulhos – DouradosSao Paulo Guarulhos – ImperatrizSao Paulo Guarulhos – JaguarunaSao Paulo Guarulhos – JoinvilleSao Paulo Guarulhos – Juiz d
The plans, signalled last year, will see the airport enlarge and modernise its international check-in and baggage claim halls; grow its terminal footprint with improved lounges, waiting areas and retail; and add five new gates to the existing international pier.
Published at 1730PST 24FEB26 / 0130GMT 25FEB26 Air Europa from March 2026 plans to launch codeshare partnership with Sky Airline, covering various routes to/from Lima. Following codeshare routes will commence on 01MAR26.Air Europa operated by Sky AirlineLima – ArequipaLima – CuzcoLima – IquitosLima – Santiago de ChileLima – TarapotoLima – Trujillo
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Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy plan would cut debt by billions and position the airline to exit Chapter 11 by early summer 2026. Finally, some good news for Spirit Airlines. The carrier says it has reached an agreement in principle with its secured creditors and DIP (debtor-in-possession) lenders, clearing a major hurdle in its Chapter 11 restructuring. […] The post Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy Update: Carrier Targets Early Summer Exit From Chapter 11 appeared first on Avgeekery.
Published at 1700PST 24FEB26 / 0100GMT 25FEB26 Mexican carrier Aerus from late-March 2026 plans to operate Monterrey – McAllen service, currently listed as 5-week operation in the OAG and GDS. Cessna aircraft will serve this route on daily basis from 27MAR26 to 30APR26.ZV012 MTY1840 – 2045MFE CNF DZV011 MFE2120 – 2125MTY CNF D
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Published at 1630PST 24FEB26 / 0030GMT 25FEB26Haiti’s Sunrise Airways in the OAG once again filed operational to the US Northeast, including Boston and Newark. Boston is available for reservations on the airline’s website.Cap-Haitien – Boston eff 17MAR26 1 weekly A320S6622 CAP1650 – 2120BOS 32S 2S6623 BOS1000 – 1430CAP 32S 3Cap-Haitien – Newark eff 30MAR26 1 weekly A320S6625 CAP1730 – 2200EWR 32S 1S6626 EWR1200 – 1630CAP 32S 2
Published at 1601PST 24FEB26 / 0001GMT 25FEB26 LATAM Airlines Brasil in the 3rd quarter of 2026 plans to launch new route to Argentina. Subject to government approval, the airline plans 4 weekly Sao Paulo Guarulhos – Ushuaia nonstop flight, with Airbus A320 aircraft. 4 weekly flights to be offered between 01JUL26 and 31AUG26.LA8174 GRU0815 – 1400USH 320 x246LA8175 USH1500 – 2030GRU 320 x246
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