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JetBlue is launching 11 new routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) starting in July, October, and November to replace capacity lost by Spirit Airlines' closure
Affects 4 airline programs (American Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest...). New route or product — useful for award booking and positioning flights.
Cabo Verde Airlines resumes US service with a new route from Praia to Sal to Providence (PVD), launching May 4, 2026, increasing to twice weekly in June
Affects 2 airline programs (Cabo Verde Airlines, TACV).
Alaska Airlines has launched its first transatlantic service, connecting its network to Rome
Affects Alaska Airlines loyalty members and route planners. New route or product — useful for award booking and positioning flights.
Qatar Airways has updated its network schedule effective May and June 16, 2026, bringing forward the restart of flights to Bahrain, Kozhikode, and Goa, while delaying the Damascus relaunch to June 16
Affects Qatar Airways loyalty members and route planners.
Fiji Airways is suspending its nonstop Nadi-Dallas service starting September 7, 2026, due to high fuel costs and changing demand. Impacted passengers will be rerouted to existing US West Coast destinations
Affects 2 airline programs (American Airlines, Fiji Airways).
Qatar Airways resumes daily service to Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ) starting April 23, 2026, and Damascus (DAM) on May 1, 2026, as part of its phased operational recovery
Affects 2 airline programs (Emirates, Qatar Airways).
Etihad Airways is expanding its US presence by doubling its daily flights in Chicago O'Hare and launching a new daily service in Charlotte
Affects Etihad Airways loyalty members and route planners.
Air Canada has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, a long-range narrowbody jet with 182 seats. The airline plans to deploy the aircraft on new and existing transatlantic routes from Montreal and Toronto, as well as transcontinental domestic markets
Affects 2 airline programs (Air Canada, Iberia). New route or product — useful for award booking and positioning flights.
Emirates and Flydubai are operating 152 and 84 flights respectively from Dubai on April 16, with 156 and 82 scheduled for April 17, as part of their post-conflict recovery
Affects 12 airline programs (Air Canada, Ariana Afghan Airlines, Emirates...).
Qatar Airways has brought forward the restart of Dubai and Sharjah services to April 23 and delayed Los Angeles service to June 7. The airline also extended flexible rebooking and refund policies until September 15, 2026
Affects 2 airline programs (Emirates, Qatar Airways).
Qatar Airways is expanding its network with new services to Alexandria, Marrakesh, and other destinations starting in May and June 2026, while currently operating ~124 daily flights from Doha
Affects 2 airline programs (Emirates, Qatar Airways).
Lufthansa Group is canceling 20,000 short-haul flights through October, primarily due to the closure of Lufthansa Cityline and rising fuel costs. The cuts affect routes across its six European hubs, with immediate changes already implemented through May
Affects 6 airline programs (Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways...).
Norse Atlantic is suspending its flights to Los Angeles, citing surging fuel costs as the primary reason for the route cut
Affects Norse Atlantic loyalty members and route planners.
GOL launches 3x weekly nonstop flights between Rio de Janeiro (GIG) and New York (JFK) starting July 8, 2026, operated by Wamos Air using an Airbus A330-200
Affects 4 airline programs (Air France-KLM, American Airlines, GOL...). New route or product — useful for award booking and positioning flights.
Lufthansa is permanently removing Lufthansa CityLine capacity from its flight program effective immediately. Additionally, the airline will ground four A340-600s and two B747-400s at the end of the summer schedule
Affects 3 airline programs (Discover Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa CityLine). Relevant for Accor Live Limitless elites and award redeemers.
Starting October 25, 2026, British Airways shifts its Tampa service from London Gatwick to Heathrow, operating 5x weekly on a Boeing 787-10 with First Class
Affects 2 airline programs (British Airways, Virgin Atlantic).
Alaska Airlines is launching service to Rome, while British Airways is restoring its St. Louis route
Affects 2 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, British Airways). New route or product — useful for award booking and positioning flights.
American Airlines has loaded its first resumed flight to Venezuela into its schedule, launching daily service from Miami (MIA) to Caracas (CCS) on April 30, 2026, operated by Envoy Air
Affects 2 airline programs (American Airlines, Envoy Air).
Qatar Airways is restoring service to over 150 destinations, including Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, with most routes resuming May 16 or June 16, 2026
Affects 2 airline programs (Emirates, Qatar Airways).
Beond Airlines is suspending all flights between the Maldives and Europe/Middle East for the summer season, with service expected to resume in October. Passengers are being offered flexible rebooking or refunds
Affects Beond Airlines loyalty members and route planners. Removal of a benefit or service — adjust plans and use any remaining value.
Thai Airways is reducing flight frequencies across domestic, Asian, and European routes in May 2026 due to high fuel costs and supply issues, including suspending Kaohsiung service
Affects Thai Airways loyalty members and route planners. Relevant for Accor Live Limitless elites and award redeemers. Removal of a benefit or service — adjust plans and use any remaining value.
LATAM has revealed the interiors for its upcoming Airbus A321XLRs, featuring Thompson Aero VantageSOLO business class suites. The airline has 13 planes on order for delivery starting in 2027 to serve new long-haul markets
Affects 5 airline programs (Air Canada, Airbus, Iberia...).
Philippine Airlines will launch 3x weekly nonstop flights between Manila (MNL) and Chicago (ORD) starting November 9, 2026, using Airbus A350-900s
Affects Philippine Airlines loyalty members and route planners.
Delta has officially unveiled the VantageNOVA business class suites for its upcoming Airbus A350-1000, featuring a 1-2-1 reverse herringbone layout and 53 business class seats
Affects 2 airline programs (Delta Air Lines, Emirates).
Etihad Airways is adding five new routes from Abu Dhabi to mainland China, increasing weekly flights from 7 to 35. New services to Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Chengdu, and Shenzhen launch between October 2026 and March 2027
Affects 4 airline programs (China Eastern, Emirates, Etihad...).
