Global flight cancellations more than doubled in March, with major spikes in the Middle East and Asia, while Latin America showed improvement. Report: The impact was not evenly distributed
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Air Canada is expanding its winter 2026–27 network with new long-haul and leisure routes, including the only nonstop flights from North America to Tenerife. The airline is also adding destinations such as Roatán, Santo Domingo, Mérida and Mazatlán, while increasing flights to Latin America and strengthening its presence in the Caribbean and Mexico
The new codeshare agreement signed between Etihad Airways and Air Cambodia expands connectivity between Southeast Asia and the Middle East, with an integrated travel experience and convenient access to dozens of destinations worldwide
Sweden's 10 airports counted close to 2.6 million passengers in March 2026, marking an air traffic increase of just over 5% compared to the same month of 2025, amid rising demand for international and domestic routes. "International traffic was affected to some extent by the situation in the Middle East"
Miami International Airport hosted the FIFA World Cup 2026 livery reveal, as American Airlines and Qatar Airways showcased their global partnership. WATCH VIDEO
Scandinavian Airlines marks 80 years with a newly painted Airbus A330, honoring its legacy from Stockholm to New York and global expansion. "This aircraft is a symbol of our heritage, and of the role we play every day for our customers and the societies we serve"
Alongside the increase in global flight demand in February 2026, the International Air Transport Association's report shows that high fuel costs and geopolitical uncertainty are already causing the growth forecast to collapse. IATA CEO: "It is impossible to quantify the full impact"
Air India has launched a codeshare deal with Uzbekistan Airways, improving connectivity between India and Tashkent with seamless one-ticket travel options. "This partnership allows us to offer our guests more choice and convenience while strengthening India’s air links with Central Asia"
The company has begun the process of finding a replacement, after almost two decades of leadership that included dealing with crises and expanding global operations
OAG data shows routes in Asia overwhelmingly led global air traffic in 2025, while international rankings were also dominated by short-haul Asian flights. The Jeju–Seoul Gimpo route topped OAG’s 2025 list with 14.4 million seats
Quarterly Air Transport Chartbook: IATA reports modest passenger gains, stronger cargo demand, and widening regional differences, with Asia Pacific and Africa leading the quarter
