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Copa Airlines will become the first in Latin America to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi, bringing faster onboard internet across its network of 80+ destinations

Temporary fee reductions at 34 airports could strengthen India’s aviation sector and support expansion plans. Akasa Air, among the first to officially praise the decision

United Airlines will open a route between its home port in Newark and Split, Croatia, at the end of this month (April 2026), marking the first route ever by an American company to land in the resort city

Air New Zealand begins ticket sales for its new Western Sydney–Auckland route, marking the first international services from WSI starting October 2026. Three weekly services will connect the two regions Route supported by government funding to boost tourism and economic growth

United Airlines makes the announcement: for tickets bought on and after April 3, 2026, "fees will go up by $10 for your first and second checked bag and by $50 for your third checked bag in most markets"

Ahead of the world's biggest sporting event to be held in the US this summer, the airline is launching a livery in collaboration with Qatar Airways and opening up the option to redeem miles for tickets

United Airlines introduces real-time TSA wait times in its app, helping travelers at major U.S. hubs better plan security screening and reduce uncertainty. The new feature will let passengers know what to expect and help them better plan their trip

Delta Airlines and Amazon have announced a long-term agreement under which Amazon Leo technology will be implemented on approximately 500 aircraft in the first phase, along with expanding the Wi-Fi and in-flight entertainment experience

EGYPTAIR will begin nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare and Cairo on June 21, operating three weekly flights with an Airbus A350-900. "This route will provide travelers with seamless connectivity between Egypt and one of America's most important aviation hubs"

With the start of the summer season: Lufthansa Group's leisure airline, Discover Airlines, lands in Larnaca for the first time, connecting Cyprus to Frankfurt and Munich and strengthening the island's status as a leading tourist destination