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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·March 11, 2026

​Seychelles and Tanzania Show Tourism Resilience as Gulf Aviation Disruptions Impact Travel 

Seychelles and Tanzania are demonstrating tourism resilience amid disruptions affecting Gulf aviation hubs. By expanding alternative flight connections and coordinating...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·March 10, 2026

​Global Aviation in Turmoil: Lufthansa Expands as London, Paris, Addis Ababa and Helsinki Compete to Replace Gulf Hubs 

Global aviation faces major disruption as war in the Middle East shuts down key Gulf hubs in Dubai, Doha, and...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·March 10, 2026

​Lufthansa Strike Adds to Global Aviation Chaos as Middle East Crisis Strands Thousands 

Lufthansa announced a two-day pilot strike this week, escalating aviation turmoil amid global travel disruptions. While most flights from Germany...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·March 9, 2026

​Middle East Conflict Disrupts Air Travel, Threatens African Tourism 

African tourism is facing disruptions after the Middle East conflict forced several Gulf airlines to cancel or reroute flights. Key...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·March 9, 2026

​eTurboNews Gains Direct Access to 2+ Million Chinese Travel Professionals 

Through a new partnership with Travel Daily China, eTurboNews can now communicate directly with more than 210,000 Chinese-speaking travel industry...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·March 9, 2026

​Jazeera Airways to Operate Flights from Saudi Arabia After Kuwait Airport Closure 

Jazeera Airways will begin operating flights from Saudi Arabia’s Qaisumah-Hafar Al-Batin International Airport after Kuwait International Airport closed for security...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·March 6, 2026

​War, Warnings, and Uncertainty Cast a Shadow Over Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Dream 

Saudi Arabia’s ambitious push to become a global tourism powerhouse is facing a serious test as regional conflict, travel warnings,...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·March 6, 2026

​UAE, Qatar, Israel: When “Rescue Flights” Become PR Campaigns: How Private Jet Charters Profit From Crisis Travel 

As thousands of travelers remain stranded in Gulf airports during the Iran war travel disruptions, private jet charter companies are...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·March 5, 2026

​Antalya Selected to Host Routes Europe 2027 

Antalya has been selected as the host city for the 20th edition of Routes Europe, a leading aviation event focused...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·March 4, 2026

​Sunrise Airways Launches New Non-Stop Service Between Santo Domingo and Antigua 

Antigua and Barbuda welcomed Sunrise Airways’ new non-stop service from Santo Domingo, strengthening intra-Caribbean connectivity. Officials marked the inaugural flight...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·March 4, 2026

​Istanbul Rises as the World’s Key Aviation Hub as Rivals Suspend Operations 

Turkish Airlines reported a $2.2 billion operating profit in 2025 while expanding its fleet and passenger numbers to record levels....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·March 3, 2026

​Myanmar Airways International Deploys Maxamation’s Aviator System to Strengthen Revenue Strategy 

Myanmar Airways International has implemented Maxamation’s Aviator revenue management system to strengthen its revenue optimization strategy and support network expansion....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·March 3, 2026

​Gulf Airspace Crisis Strands Tens of Thousands Worldwide as ITB Berlin Feels the Impact 

A widening Middle East airspace crisis is stranding tens of thousands of travelers worldwide and disrupting global aviation. Major Gulf...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·March 2, 2026

​Seychelles Sets Global Benchmark in Crisis Response as Gulf Airspace Closures Disrupt International Travel 

As Gulf airspace closures disrupt global travel, Seychelles has stepped forward as a model of tourism resilience. In partnership with...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·March 2, 2026

​Germany Coordinates Gulf Evacuations as World Tourism Network Urges Support for Stranded ITB Berlin Delegates 

Germany is coordinating with Riyadh and Muscat to evacuate stranded citizens from the Gulf as airspace closures disrupt travel. The...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·March 1, 2026

​Global Aviation Shock: Second Blast Near Dubai Airport Raises Fears for Australian Travellers 

Australia’s Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, warned that escalating violence in the Gulf — including a second blast near Dubai International...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 28, 2026

​No Flights In or Out of Doha and Abu Dhabi; Dubai Appears to Wind Down as Shelter-in-Place Orders Issued 

Flights into and out of Doha and Abu Dhabi have disappeared from live radar screens, suggesting temporary airspace closures amid...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 28, 2026

​Major Explosions Rock Riyadh: Saudi Tourism, Air Travel & Regional Conflict Impact 

A mass explosion in Saudi Arabia’s capital has heightened concerns about regional escalation and its impact on air travel, tourism,...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 28, 2026

​Jamaica Signals Strategic Airlift Expansion Across Latin America for 2026–2027 

Jamaica is moving to expand airlift from South America after high-level talks with airline executives in Colombia and Panama. Tourism...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 28, 2026

​Explosion at Dubai International Airport (DXB), Doha (DOH) also Evacuated 

Four people were injured after an incident caused minor damage to a concourse at Dubai International Airport, officials said Saturday....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 28, 2026

​Emirates and Qatar Airways Officially Suspends All Flights Amid Gulf Airspace Closures 

Emirates and Qatar Airways have suspended all flights following major Middle East airspace closures, grounding two of the world’s largest...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 27, 2026

​McKinney National Airport Set to Launch Commercial Flights, Becoming Dallas Region’s Third Airport 

McKinney National Airport is preparing to launch commercial passenger service as early as November following a $72 million expansion. The...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 27, 2026

​A New Chapter at FRAPORT: Terminal 3 and Condor’s Homecoming 

Condor will relocate to Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3 in summer 2027, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Germany’s leading aviation...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 27, 2026

​Turkish Airlines Denies Reports of Iran Flight Cancellations Amid Regional Tensions 

Despite widespread social media claims, Turkish Airlines denies suspending all flights to Iran. The carrier says daytime services continue as...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 27, 2026

​Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Latin America and ITB Blitz: Airlift and Sales at the Core 

Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is leading a strategic marketing mission across Colombia, Panama, and Germany to boost airlift, diversify...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 27, 2026

​BREAKING: Israel Launches Strikes on Iran; Regional Airspace Shuts Down, Gulf Hubs on Alert 

  US President Trump said the United States has begun a major combat operation in Iran. Israel’s strike on Iran...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 26, 2026

​Rail Meets Runway: Lufthansa Group Expands Airport-Rail Integration to Brussels Amid Pricing Challenges 

Lufthansa Group is expanding its airport-rail concept to Brussels, integrating ICE high-speed trains into airline bookings to replace short-haul feeder...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 26, 2026

​Boeing Launches 777-9 PR Campaign Amid Ongoing Safety Scrutiny 

Facing lingering fallout from the 737 MAX crashes and criminal litigation, The Boeing Company has launched a public relations campaign...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 25, 2026

​Lufthansa Joins Airlines to Introduces IATA Turbulence Aware Real-Time Flight Safety 

Lufthansa has rolled out IATA’s Turbulence Aware platform, joining a growing list of international airlines using real-time data to predict...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 25, 2026

​Caribbean’s New Bermuda Airlift Deal: Real Breakthrough for Multi-Island Travel or Another Empty Promise? 

The Caribbean Tourism Organization and ACI-LAC have signed a new MoU in Bermuda aimed at improving regional air connectivity —...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 24, 2026

​Caribbean Tourism Leaders Convene in Bermuda for CTO Board of Directors Meeting and Air Connectivity Summit 

Caribbean tourism leaders gathered in Bermuda for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Spring Business Meetings, where board directors, ministers, and industry...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 23, 2026

​Book Eurowings Through Lufthansa — You May Pay Double or Worse 

Travelers booking on Eurowings are raising concerns about significant price differences between Lufthansa-issued tickets and identical Eurowings flights booked directly....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 23, 2026

​Avia Solutions Group Expands Global Reach as Skytrans Australia Eyes National Growth with New Sydney–Cobar Route 

Avia Solutions Group continues expanding its global aviation footprint as Skytrans Australia launches a new Sydney–Cobar regional route. The move...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 23, 2026

​Fire at Lagos Airport Terminal 1 Disrupts Flights as Investigators Probe Cause 

A fire at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal 1 forced evacuations and disrupted several international flights, prompting an official...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 22, 2026

​The Airline That Barely Flies — Yet Appears Everywhere 

At BIT Milano, Euroairlines’ CEO described a company that appears everywhere in global booking systems despite operating almost no aircraft....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 18, 2026

​Airlines Call for Lower Spanish Airport Charges as Debate Over AENA’s DORA III Plan Intensifies 

Airlines are urging Spain to cut airport charges as a dispute with AENA intensifies over the upcoming DORA III regulatory...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 18, 2026

​Uganda Cleared Nyakyisharara Mega Airport: Strategic Vision, Tourism Dream, or Risky Aviation Gamble? 

Uganda’s proposed Nyakyisharara mega airport, backed by a presidential directive, promises global connectivity and tourism growth — but aviation experts...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 17, 2026

​Lufthansa Group and Air India Sign Deal to Deepen EU–India Aviation Partnership 

The Lufthansa Group and Air India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their partnership and pave the...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 17, 2026

​WestJet and Virgin Atlantic expand loyalty benefit 

WestJet and Virgin Atlantic have joined forces to deliver more value to their loyalty members. Beginning today, WestJet Rewards and...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 15, 2026

​U.S. Government Shutdown Sends Shockwaves Through Aviation and Global Tourism 

A renewed U.S. government shutdown is sending shockwaves through aviation and global tourism, as TSA officers work without pay and...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 14, 2026

​The Bahamas Welcomes First-Ever U.S. Nonstop Service to Bimini from Miami by AA 

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation proudly announced a new era of connectivity for Bimini, welcoming the launch...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 13, 2026

​Emirates Expands China Reach Through Loong Air Interline Deal as Gulf–China Competition Intensifies 

Emirates has expanded its China strategy through a new interline agreement with Hangzhou-based Loong Air, opening access to 22 additional...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 12, 2026

​Fraport Reports Strong January Growth Across Global Airport Network 

Passenger traffic at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) reached 4.1 million travelers in January 2026, marking a 4.9 percent increase compared to...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 12, 2026

​Air Canada’s Airbus A350 Order Signals Geopolitical Shift Away from Boeing as Trump Policies Reshape Global Aviation 

Air Canada’s Airbus A350-1000 order highlights a growing aviation shift as airlines diversify away from Boeing amid geopolitical tensions tied...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 12, 2026

​Saudi Arabia’s Aviation Diplomacy Takes Off as Future Aviation Forum Competes with Global Giants 

Saudi Arabia’s Future Aviation Forum returns to Riyadh amid record aviation growth and bold Vision 2030 ambitions. As billions flow...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 12, 2026

​Air Tahiti Nui Appoints Lionel Guérin as CEO to Lead New Strategic Transformation 

Air Tahiti Nui has appointed aviation veteran Lionel Guérin as CEO, signaling a new strategic phase for French Polynesia’s flagship...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 11, 2026

​Trump’s Cartel Drone Claim vs Reality: AP Probe Links El Paso Airspace Closure to Military Laser Dispute 

President Trump warned of cartel drone threats after El Paso airspace closed, but an AP investigation suggests the shutdown may...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 11, 2026

​EVA Air Expands U.S. Network with New Taipei–Washington, D.C. Nonstop Route 

EVA Air will launch nonstop Taipei–Washington, D.C. flights on June 26, expanding its North American network to 10 gateways and...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 11, 2026

​JFK’s New Terminal One Brings Biometric Arrivals: Faster Entry or More Surveillance? 

JFK’s $9.5B New Terminal One begins opening in phases in 2026, promising 23 gates, expanded dining and retail, and a...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 10, 2026

​Failed Take-off, Successful Beach Landing at Mogadishu Airport 

A Starsky Aviation Fokker 50 suffered a failed take-off at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde Airport, veering toward the Indian Ocean and...
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