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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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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 9, 2026

​Flynas Syria — A New Low-Cost Airline to Reconnect Syrian Skies 

Flynas has signed a landmark agreement with Syria’s civil aviation authorities to launch Flynas Syria, a new low-cost carrier aimed...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 9, 2026

​Flights to St Helena Suspended, Leaving Remote Island Cut Off Again 

Commercial flights to St Helena have been suspended after safety certification issues grounded the island’s only regular air service. Operated...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 8, 2026

​Russia and India to Compete with Boeing and Airbus with Joint Civil Aviation Fleet 

Russia and India are strengthening their civil aviation partnership with plans to jointly produce and market regional aircraft globally. The...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 5, 2026

​Families of Boeing 737 MAX Crash Victims Ask Federal Appeals Court to Revive Criminal Case 

Thirty-one families of Boeing 737 MAX crash victims will ask the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to revive criminal charges...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 5, 2026

​Avianca to Restart Daily Bogotá–Caracas Flights 

Avianca announced the reactivation of its direct air service between Bogotá, Colombia, and Caracas, Venezuela, with operations resuming on February...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 4, 2026

​Tigerair Taiwan orders four Airbus A321neo 

Tigerair Taiwan, Taiwan’s only home-based low-cost carrier, has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four A321neo aircraft, marking its...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 3, 2026

​Former Ethiopian Airlines CEO to Replace Bamuturaki at Uganda Airlines? 

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has dismissed Uganda Airlines CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki as investigations into alleged mismanagement continue. Sources say State...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 3, 2026

​Seychelles and Kenya Push New Tourism, Airlift, and Blue Economy Cooperation 

Seychelles and Kenya are deepening cooperation on tourism and the blue economy, with a new Seychelles Tourism–Kenya Airways push aimed...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 3, 2026

​SAS and TAROM Expand Partnership With New Codeshare Agreement 

Scandinavian Airlines has signed a new commercial codeshare agreement with TAROM, widening connectivity between the Nordic region and Romania with...
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  • Alain St.Ange: Tourism Must Deliver Real Value to Communities August 27, 2026
    Ambassador Alain St.Ange has challenged the global tourism industry to look beyond visitor numbers and measure what tourism actually delivers for communities. Speaking in Alicante, the Seychelles Ambassador-at-Large addressed local ownership, cultural preservation, economic value and why tourism data must translate into credible decisions. Read
  • World Economic Forum Taps Edmund Bartlett to Put Tourism Resilience on the Global Economic Agenda August 27, 2026
    Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has accepted an invitation to co-chair the World Economic Forum’s Beyond Tourism Day in Geneva. The appointment puts tourism resilience, a movement Bartlett helped advance through the UN and the Global Tourism Resilience Centre, firmly into the global economic and geopolitical conversation.
  • Nepal Flood Disaster: Updated List of Missing Foreign Tourists and Visitors August 27, 2026
    Hundreds of travelers remain unaccounted for following catastrophic flooding in Nepal. eTurboNews has received an updated list of missing tourists and visitors, including their countries and available last-seen information. eTN is also communicating with World Tourism Network members and readers as efforts continue to locate those affected.
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