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Air New Zealand’s February 2026 cabin crew strike cancels dozens of long haul flights, forcing New Zealand‑bound travellers to rethink routes, check rights and build extra flexibility into bucket list itineraries.
Spain warns Ryanair it could face criminal action over defying a Barcelona court in its bitter eDreams dispute, raising legal stakes for low cost air travel in a key European market.
Airports warn Europe’s new Schengen biometric checks could trigger four hour queues and missed flights this summer; here’s what non EU travelers should expect and how to avoid disruption.
AirAsia X picks Bahrain as its first global hub outside Asia, launching low-cost Bahrain–London–Kuala Lumpur flights that boost Gulf connectivity, tourism growth and Capital A’s multi hub aviation strategy.
El Al’s first-ever direct Tel Aviv–Manila flights slash travel times while unlocking new tourism, pilgrimage, labor, and trade opportunities that signal a deeper, strategically timed Israel–Philippines partnership.
Lufthansa’s 24 hour strike on February 12 2026 threatens near total shutdowns at German hubs; learn which flights are hit, your rerouting options, and passenger rights under EU law.
AirAsia X’s new Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–London Gatwick route launches June 26, 2026, restoring low cost links while turning Bahrain into a strategic hub between Southeast Asia, the Gulf and Europe.
Riga Airport’s renewed Gulfstream Oil–Mavi Gök fuel deal strengthens Baltic–Türkiye holiday routes, bolsters energy security, and supports future sustainable aviation growth across Northern Europe’s busiest regional hub.
Condor taps German Airways Embraer E190s from Summer 2026, building an independent Frankfurt feeder network that boosts regional connectivity, long haul loads and resilience after its Lufthansa partnership fades.
Lufthansa faces a crippling 24 hour strike on February 12, 2026 threatening hundreds of flights from Frankfurt and Munich; here’s what travelers must know about cancellations, rebooking and rights.
Cuba’s aviation fuel crisis is forcing Russian airlines into evacuation-only flights, stranding tourists, shrinking Caribbean connectivity and exposing how geopolitics can abruptly upend winter sun travel plans.
IndiGo ends DGCA fatigue-rule waiver and returns to full pilot duty limits from February 11, 2026, promising safer night operations, more resilient schedules and renewed confidence for India’s air travelers.
