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United Airlines Cuts Multiple Routes for Summer 2025

United Airlines, a major US carrier, has announced adjustments to its route network, including the discontinuation of its Los Angeles–Tulum route and the suspension of flights from Newark and Chicago during summer 2025. These changes reflect the airline’s efforts to streamline operations and optimize its network amid evolving market conditions.

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Eurowings Cancels Berlin-Ljubljana Route Plans

Eurowings, the low-cost subsidiary of Lufthansa, has announced that it will no longer proceed with plans to launch flights between Berlin and Ljubljana, which were initially set to begin on 12 April 2025. The cancellation marks a change in the airline’s route development strategy and reflects shifting priorities within its network planning. No specific reasons for the decision have been…

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Sundair to Withdraw Operations from Lübeck Airport

Sundair, a German airline, has announced it will withdraw its operations from Lübeck Airport, where it previously based one aircraft. This decision marks a strategic shift for the airline, which has been serving Lübeck as part of its regional route network. The withdrawal is expected to impact travelers using Lübeck Airport for direct Sundair flights, as the airline…

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Virgin Atlantic Cancels Planned London Heathrow-Accra Route

Virgin Atlantic has announced the cancellation of its planned London Heathrow-Accra route, which was set to commence on May 1, 2025. The decision reflects adjustments in Virgin Atlantic’s route strategy as the airline reassesses its network plans. The Heathrow-Accra service was expected to connect the UK and Ghana directly, serving a significant market for business and leisure travelers…

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TAAG Angola Airlines Cancels Planned Luanda-Porto Route

TAAG Angola Airlines has announced that it will no longer proceed with its planned Luanda-Porto route, which was initially scheduled for launch on April 15, 2025. The cancellation reflects a change in TAAG’s network planning, possibly due to market conditions or operational adjustments. The decision affects TAAG’s anticipated expansion into Portugal’s Porto region, where the airline aimed to establish a…

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Alitalia Begins Mass Dismissal of 2,059 Employees in Restructuring Move

Alitalia, the historic Italian airline, has commenced a mass dismissal process affecting 2,059 employees as part of its ongoing restructuring. This move signifies a major workforce reduction as the company continues to navigate financial difficulties and operational restructuring. The employees impacted by this dismissal will be permanently laid off, marking a significant step in Alitalia’s effort to…

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Garuda Indonesia Cancels A330-800 Order, Leaving Only One Pending

Airbus’s A330-800 program faces further challenges as Garuda Indonesia reportedly canceled its order for four aircraft, reducing the global backlog to just one remaining delivery. Originally intended as a replacement for the successful A330-200, the A330-800 has struggled with demand, partly due to its narrow customer base and the higher capacity appeal of its sibling,…

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Centrum Air to Launch Tashkent–Colombo Service in November 2024

Centrum Air is set to initiate its Tashkent–Colombo route on November 17, 2024, providing a direct connection between Uzbekistan and Sri Lanka with weekly service on an Airbus A321neo. This new route departs from Tashkent early morning, arriving in Colombo by mid-morning, enhancing travel options for passengers in both regions. The return flight departs Colombo…