アラスカ航空は、ロサンゼルスやサンフランシスコといった西海岸の主要都市を発着する約15路線を2026年に廃止する。需要低迷を受けた今回の決定により、利用客の選択肢は減少する見通しだが、同社は他の地域で新規路線を開設する予定である。頻繁に利用する乗客からは、この変更に対して不満の声が上がっている。
アラスカ航空は2026年1月以降、西海岸のハブ空港からの路線廃止を進めており、5月と6月にはさらに6路線程度の廃止が予定されている。最も大きな影響を受けるのはロサンゼルスとサンフランシスコで、それぞれ4路線と7路線が廃止される。サンフランシスコ発着で影響を受けるのは、ボストン、オースティン、オーランド、ニューアーク、バーバンク、フェニックス、ソルトレイクシティを結ぶ便である。ロサンゼルスからは既にリノ、サンノゼ、ラスベガス行きの路線が廃止されており、サンノゼ発着のロスカボス、プエルトバジャルタ、グアダラハラへの便も5月で運航を終了する。サンディエゴからアトランタを結ぶ路線は3月に廃止された。
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Major airlines including Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue, United, Starlux, Air Arabia, and Southwest have revealed plans for new nonstop international flights starting in 2026. These routes connect various U.S. and UAE cities to destinations in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the Caribbean, and Central America. The expansions aim to enhance travel options for leisure and business passengers.
The Routes Americas 2026 Awards have announced their airline finalists, recognizing excellence in route development partnerships across the Americas. American Airlines, LATAM Airlines Group, and WestJet are shortlisted for the Airline Award, which highlights successful collaborations for profitable routes. Winners will be revealed at an event in Rio de Janeiro next March.
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Hawaiian Airlines is permanently discontinuing its Airbus A321neo operations on the Honolulu-Oakland route as it integrates with Alaska Airlines. Larger Airbus A330-200 widebody aircraft will take over the service by mid-2026, particularly during the summer peak season. The move aims to optimize fleet capacity and operations following the carriers' merger.
Air travel in South Korea experienced significant disruptions as Korean Air and Philippine Airlines cancelled seven flights from Incheon International Airport and Jeju International Airport. The cancellations affected routes to New York, Boston, Manila, Cheongju, and Yeosu, impacting both international and domestic passengers. These events occurred across multiple days in late February 2026.
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The US-Israel-Iran war starting February 28, 2026, has caused over 37,000 flight cancellations in the Middle East through March 8, alongside airspace closures, nearly $1 billion in aviation losses, and oil prices up over 15%. Airlines including Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Etihad are resuming limited schedules, while Air India adds extra flights amid surging airfares and battered stocks.
Dutch airline KLM announced on Thursday the cancellation of nearly 1% of its European flights over the coming month due to rising kerosene costs. It will offer 80 fewer round trips from its Schiphol base in Amsterdam. KLM justified the move by the financial unviability of these routes while denying any fuel shortage.
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Under new general manager Daniel Belaúnde, Sky Airline has carried out layoffs, frequency cuts and fare increases to prioritize profitability amid talks to join Abra Group. The moves align with the low season and aircraft leasing to Viva Aerobus. Sources report improving financial figures despite passenger declines.