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Cuba’s jet fuel crisis has grounded major airlines through March 2026, disrupting winter flights from Canada, the U.S. and Europe and forcing travelers into last-minute rebookings or alternate Caribbean plans.
Etihad completes premium cabin overhaul on Australia–UAE routes with fully enclosed Business Class suites, upgraded Economy, and fuel-efficient A350-1000 and 787-9 jets boosting comfort, privacy and capacity.
El Al’s bold post-war expansion adds nine new routes from Tel Aviv to Asia and Europe, restoring direct links, sharpening competition, and reshaping Israel’s role on the global travel map.
Discover how Air India’s new Maharaja Lounge in Delhi transforms U.S. and U.K. long haul connections into a premium, design led hub experience rivaling top Gulf and Southeast Asian rivals.
Air Canada’s mid-Atlantic diversion of Toronto–London flight AC858 to St. John’s spotlights growing unruly passenger incidents, winter travel chaos, and what stranded transatlantic travelers can realistically expect in compensation.
Discover how SpiceJet’s new Ahmedabad–Sharjah nonstop unlocks faster UAE access for Gujaratis, boosts diaspora ties, and intensifies competition on one of the world’s busiest India–Gulf corridors.
WestJet is quietly slashing about 15 Canada–US routes, including Los Angeles and Chicago, reshaping transborder travel with fewer nonstops, more connections and higher reliance on partner airlines.
FlyArystan’s new 2026 summer flights between Astana and Batumi unlock affordable, direct access to Georgia’s Black Sea coast while strengthening regional tourism links across Central Asia and the Caucasus.
Vueling briefly revives Madrid Barcelona flights 9–22 February 2026, adding capped 99 euro fares and business friendly timings as high speed rail disruptions reshape Spain’s busiest travel corridor.
Birmingham Airport’s multimillion-dollar push for nonstop New York flights aims to restore vital US links, boost West Midlands business and tourism, and cement the region as a true global gateway.
Riyadh Air’s landmark Mastercard alliance turns everyday spending into flights and seamless digital payments, positioning Saudi Arabia’s capital as a next generation global hub for travel, rewards and innovation.
Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport will overhaul terminal assignments February 16–25, 2026, shifting Saudia, flynas, flyadeal and foreign carriers; learn key move dates to avoid last minute confusion.
