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FAA flight caps at Chicago O’Hare could last until 2034 due to the ORDNext expansion, freezing slot growth for United and American Airlines.

Alaska Airlines is adding 10 new nonstop routes between November 2026 and June 2027, including long-haul services to Europe and Asia Pacific.

British Airways is increasing flight frequency to four US cities for summer 2027 rather than launching new routes, a strategy that contrasts with competitors adding fresh transatlantic connections.

easyJet is removing 18 nonstop routes from the UK for the upcoming winter season, reducing capacity by 1.4 million seats amid rising fuel costs and competition.

The US Department of Transportation has fined Air France and KLM $425,000 for operating Delta codeshare flights below 32,000 feet in restricted Iraqi airspace.

Travel venture capital funding dropped 25% in the third quarter of 2026, with AI startup rounds falling by half as investors pause amid market uncertainty.

Airbnb’s exclusive partnership with Amex Travel blocks Vrbo from accessing the card issuer’s B2B network, impacting Expedia’s vacation rental expansion plans.

UAE hotels are pivoting to short-haul markets like India and China to drive recovery, as Dubai tourism fell 44% and long-haul arrivals remain suppressed by high airfares.

Qantas will operate its first scheduled nonstop flights from Sydney to Las Vegas starting December 29, offering a direct 15-hour connection for the first time.

Haze from Indonesian wildfires disrupts Southeast Asia travel, causing flight cancellations and tour changes as Malaysia’s 47 million visitor target becomes unreachable.