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FlySafair is operating a second daily return flight between OR Tambo International Airport and Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport from March 27 to April 7, 2026, responding to peak Easter demand on one of Southern Africa's busiest regional routes.

Ethiopian Airlines expands domestic operations to 27 destinations in March 2026, adding four new regional airports. The carrier strengthens Ethiopia's aviation infrastructure with increased connectivity across the Horn of Africa.

Emirates issues urgent travel alert as severe weather hits Dubai International Airport in March 2026 — flights delayed, passenger rights explained.

Thousands of travelers face disruption as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait ground 184 flights and delay 895 more on March 27, 2026. Major carriers including Emirates, Saudia, and EgyptAir affected.

easyJet will launch twice-weekly flights between Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Seville, Spain from August 2, 2026, growing its Liverpool network to 41 destinations and adding a ninth aircraft to the airport's fleet.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport hit by 149 flight delays and 9 cancellations today, with Spirit, SkyWest, Endeavor Air, Envoy Air and Delta leading disruptions on routes to Chicago, New York, Miami and international destinations.

China Eastern Airlines secures $15 billion Airbus order in March 2026, marking a transformative expansion for Asia's aviation sector. The massive aircraft procurement will modernize fleets across Shanghai hubs and reshape regional connectivity for millions of travelers.

China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines cancel 38+ flights on March 27, 2026, disrupting travel to Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Shanghai. Passengers face delays across seven major airports. Latest updates and passenger rights explained.

Cairo International Airport faces severe disruption as EgyptAir, Saudia, and Gulf Air ground 19 flights and report over 100 delays, affecting major routes across Dammam, Luxor, Riyadh, Medina, Bahrain, and dozens of international destinations.

TAM, GOL, and Azul airlines have collectively cancelled 46 flights across Brazil's major airports including São Paulo Guarulhos, Congonhas, Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont and Galeão, Brasília, Salvador, and Campinas, disrupting thousands of domestic and international passengers.

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Alaska Airlines has launched new daily nonstop service from Tulsa International Airport to both Seattle and San Diego, operating year-round on Embraer 175 aircraft with onward connections to Hawaii, Asia, and the South Pacific.