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Make the most of the middle: Connecting through Minneapolis–Saint Paul
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Make the most of the middle: Connecting through Minneapolis–Saint Paul

If your itinerary includes a connection, it’s easy to feel that familiar stress. How much time will I have? How far is my next gate? Will I have time to grab a coffee before boarding? That was on my mind as I routed myself through Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), one of Delta’s Midwest hubs connecting travelers across the U.S. and around the world. I landed just after noon with three hours before my next departure. Enough time to explore, but not enough to waste.&nbs

Delta Air Lines News • Feb 20, 2026
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American Airlines Is Falling Behind. Here’s Why
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American Airlines Is Falling Behind. Here’s Why

Delta and United are dominating airline profits while American falls behind, and Frontier struggles to recover. Jay Shabat and Meghna Maharishi break down airline earnings, American’s leadership pressure, and Frontier’s turnaround strategy. Listen to the Episode Here:

Airline Weekly • Feb 20, 2026
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Only 49% Full: United Airlines' 10 Emptiest International Routes
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Only 49% Full: United Airlines' 10 Emptiest International Routes

From November 2024 to October 2025, the US Department of Transportation indicates that the Star Alliance member had 320 international routes. Over 38 million passengers were carried, with an average seat load factor of 81.2%. As with any airline, several routes did particularly poorly, although explanations exist for some of them.

Simple Flying • Feb 20, 2026
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Beijing Capital Expands Qingdao – London Gatwick Service in NS26
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Beijing Capital Expands Qingdao – London Gatwick Service in NS26

Published at 0500PST / 1300GMT 20FEB26Beijing Capital Airlines during Northern summer 2026 season plans to expand Qingdao – London Gatwick service, where the airline plans to operate 1 weekly flight for the period of 24JUN26 – 07OCT26. In 2025, the airline only operated 3 round-trip flights during summer season.JD483 TAO1400 – 1910LGW 330 3JD484 LGW2110 – 1500+1TAO 330 3

AeroRoutes • Feb 20, 2026
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PHOTOS: Belgrade Airport rail link on track for spring 2027 launch
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PHOTOS: Belgrade Airport rail link on track for spring 2027 launch

NEWS FLASHThe construction of a rail link that will connect Belgrade's central railway station and the airport is progressing, with a projected 3.5 million people expected to use the line per year, or 10.000 per day. Work on the 18.3-kilometre railway line are progressing according to schedule, with tracks and sleepers already laid along 4.3 kilometres of the route. Final construction activities on the bridge over the motorway are set to be fully completed within the next month. Between November

EX-YU Aviation News • Feb 20, 2026
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Etihad Extends St. Petersburg Service to mid-2Q26
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Etihad Extends St. Petersburg Service to mid-2Q26

Published at 0400PST / 1200GMT 20FEB26Etihad in recent schedule update extended Abu Dhabi – St. Petersburg route, as the winter seasonal route is now scheduled until 16MAY26. Between 31MAR26 and 16MAY26, service will be operated by the new Airbus A321LR, 3 times weekly.EY853 AUH0255 – 0835LED 32Q 246EY854 LED1140 – 1900AUH 32Q 246

AeroRoutes • Feb 20, 2026
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AvTalk Episode 358: Not how you want the day to go
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AvTalk Episode 358: Not how you want the day to go

Plenty to discuss on this week’s episode of AvTalk: More clarity on what exactly led to the closure of airspace above El Paso last week A United Airlines flight from Lagos experiences an extraordinary series of events (UA613 leg 1 | UA613 leg 2) ANA operates a 14 hour flight from Tokyo to Tokyo An […] The post AvTalk Episode 358: Not how you want the day to go appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

Flightradar24 Blog • Feb 20, 2026
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Air Arabia NW26 Sharjah – London Preliminary Operations
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Air Arabia NW26 Sharjah – London Preliminary Operations

Published at 0300PST / 1100GMT 20FEB26Air Arabia during Northern winter 2026/27 season tentatively lists frequency changes on Sharjah – London Gatwick route, scheduled to commence on 29MAR26. The airline during summer season schedules 2 daily flights, however it currently lists 1 daily flight for winter season, on board Airbus A321LR aircraft.G9258 SHJ1130 – 1535LGW 321 DG9259 LGW1635 – 0345+1SHJ 321 D

AeroRoutes • Feb 20, 2026
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Understanding aircraft de-icing: why it matters, how it works, and what passengers rarely see
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Understanding aircraft de-icing: why it matters, how it works, and what passengers rarely see

Most passengers boarding a flight on a cold winter morning don’t give much thought to the trucks and equipment moving around their aircraft. Among them are de-icing teams – carrying out a procedure that is absolutely essential to flight safety in cold weather. According to Luca Zinnemann, Team Leader – Private & Commercial Jets DACH […]

Aviation24.be • Feb 20, 2026
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Emirates SkyCargo Files 569-seater A380 Roll Out Schedule in 2026
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Emirates SkyCargo Files 569-seater A380 Roll Out Schedule in 2026

Published at 0200PST / 1000GMT 20FEB26Emirates SkyCargo’s schedule listing began to lists planned new 3-class A380 operations, in addition to previously announced Amman (short-term basis) and Prague. The new 569-seater with 76 Business Class, 56 Premium Economy Class and 437 Economy Class seats, are scheduled to enter service on following routes, as per schedule filing as of 0800GMT 20FEB26.The aircraft code used for the new 3-class A380 is “388K”.Dubai – Amman 14APR26 – 31MAY26 EK903/904Dubai –

AeroRoutes • Feb 20, 2026
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