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    Air France, via its official LinkedIn account, announced (16-Oct-2026) the new La Première cabin will be available on daily Paris CDG-New York Newark service from 01-Feb-2027.

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    Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith said Air France planned to deploy Boeing 777-300ERs with the new La Première cabin to more US destinations over the following 18 months, including Boston, New York and Los Angeles.1 Air France also began operating a 777-300ER with the new La Première cabin on one daily Paris CDG-San Francisco frequency, and said 19 such aircraft served 13 destinations in summer 2026.2

    Etihad Airways and Southwest Airlines announced (16-Oct-2026) plans to launch a loyalty partnership between their Etihad Guest and Rapid Rewards loyalty programmes in spring 2027. Under the partnership, Etihad Guest members will be able to earn Etihad Guest Miles on eligible Southwest Airlines flights and redeem their miles for reward travel across the LCC's network, while Rapid Rewards members will be able to earn Rapid Rewards points on eligible Etihad flights and redeem their points for travel across Etihad's network. [more - original PR]

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    Southwest planned to introduce a three-tier Rapid Rewards structure from 01-Jan-2027, adding international partner earning/redemption and points use for seat selection and rental cars.1 It also flagged spring 2027 international airline loyalty partnerships, initially with Icelandair, China Airlines and Etihad Airways.1 Etihad Guest previously expanded its partner footprint via new or expanded earn-and-redeem arrangements with STARLUX, Ethiopian, Vietnam Airlines, TAP Air Portugal and JetBlue.2 3 4 5 6

    Oman Air and Finnair signed (18-Oct-2026) a codeshare partnership agreement, marking Oman Air's first new codeshare partnership since joining oneworld in Jun-2025. Under the agreement, Oman Air will codeshare on Finnair services connecting Helsinki to London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Milan and Rome, while Finnair will codeshare on Oman Air services connecting Muscat to London and Bangkok. [more - original PR]

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    Oman Air CEO Con Korfiatis said it planned to join oneworld on 30-Jun-2025, following an approximately three-year integration process after oneworld announced its admittance in Jun-20221 2. Oman Air previously codeshared with several oneworld members, including Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines and Royal Jordanian, with CEO Abdulaziz Al Raisi warning alliance entry could reshape existing partnerships2.

    Salvador Luis E Magalhaes Airport received (18-Oct-2026) Platinum ESG certification from ACRIQ Certificadora, recognising its integration of environmental, social and governance practices under the ABNT PR 2030 framework. The airport runs on 100% renewable energy, generates solar power and holds Level 5 certification under Airport Council International (ACI)'s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme. It also promotes accessibility and community engagement through the LUMI passenger assistance programme, the Diversity Ambassadors initiative and a partnership with the Afetto Institute, underpinned by a governance structure with a Code of Ethics, an Anti-Corruption Code and a confidential whistleblowing channel. [more - original PR - Portuguese]

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    Salvador Luis E Magalhaes Airport previously progressed through ACI's Airport Carbon Accreditation, achieving Level 4+ and stating it was the first in Brazil to do so.1 VINCI Airports later said the airport reached Level five, claiming it was the first in Brazil and across the American continent to obtain the accreditation.2 The airport also became the first in Brazil to supply sustainable aviation fuel for commercial operations, serving GOL and LATAM Airlines Brasil with a ten% SAF blend.3

    Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport announced (19-Oct-2026) dnata plans to open The Rayleigh Lounge in Nov-2026. The premium lounge will be accessible to passengers flying with Singapore Airlines when it launches service from the airport on 23-Nov-2026. Customers of the airport's other international airline partners will also have access to the lounge as their respective services launch in the coming months. The facility will open with a capacity of approximately 80 seats and is designed to expand to approximately 130. [more - original PR]

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    Singapore Airlines announced plans to launch daily nonstop Singapore-Western Sydney service from 23-Nov-2026 using a 303-seat A350-900, complementing four times daily Singapore-Sydney Kingsford Smith operation.1 Western Sydney International Airport CEO Simon Hickey said the airport's 24-hour capability enabled late-night departures and early-morning arrivals at Singapore Changi Airport.2 3

    Qantas Freight and Australia Post received (19-Oct-2026) the first of three A321P2F aircraft in Western Sydney, adding up to 20% capacity to the carrier's dedicated freighter network and increasing capability to "reliably uplift" up to 20,000 Australia Post and StarTrack parcels per flight. The aircraft arrives "just weeks before Black Friday sales and the peak Christmas delivery season" and will support the companies to "keep pace with increased demand". The additional two A321P2F aircraft are scheduled to join the Qantas Freight fleet by Mar-2027. [more - original PR]

    Background ✨

    Qantas Freight began services from Western Sydney International Airport after opening its 24,000sqm cargo terminal, moving more than 160,000 parcels in the first 24 hours and forecasting weekly throughput above 850 tonnes, with international operations planned for early 20271. Qantas Group and Australia Post also extended their 100-year air freight partnership by 10 years, coinciding with Qantas Freight's first commercial freight service for Australia Post from the airport2.

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    London Heathrow Airport reported (12-Oct-2026) it handled nearly 7.2 million passengers in Sep-2026, a decline of 2.3% year-on-year. The airport stated the performance underlines "continued demand for the UK's only hub airport", despite "recent headwinds including the Middle East conflict. Airport CEO Thomas Woldbye also commented on the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement, which is being reviewed by UK Parliament - ahead of his evidence session at the Transport Select Committee's hearing on the HENPS in mid Oct-2026. Mr Woldbe stated: "The debate about whether the UK needs additional hub airport capacity has been settled. Businesses, trade unions, regional airports, airlines and politicians agree that better global connections are critical if the UK is to compete, trade and grow". He added: "Expansion would unlock more than 100,000 jobs, inject GBP33 billion (EUR39.06 billion) of private investment, strengthen British supply chains and increase export capacity for companies across the country. It would open the door to new airlines, new destinations and greater choice for consumers". He concluded: "There is now a clear path forward. The private investment is available, the benefits are well understood and the Government has confirmed expansion can be delivered within net zero targets. After decades of discussion, Parliament now has the opportunity to unlock a project that can deliver lasting benefits for generations to come. We are ready to deliver it". [more - original PR]

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    Heathrow reported year-on-year passenger declines in Jul-2026 and Aug-2026, but set new 2026 single-day traffic records and said it was operating at capacity, citing new airline entrants and warning it was being overtaken by Istanbul as Europe’s busiest hub.1 2 CEO Thomas Woldbye welcomed the draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement, saying the privately funded plan was “ready to go”, and cited a Savanta poll showing 68% local support for a third runway.3

    TAP Air Portugal chairman of the board of directors Carlos Oliveira commented (14-Oct-2026) on Lufthansa Group's selection as TAP's future private shareholder and strategic partner by Portugal's Government, stating: "This decision opens new prospects for the company's future. Beyond the arrival of a new shareholder, it is essential to ensure that this partnership translates into concrete growth opportunities, a stronger and more competitive TAP, and the creation of value for Portugal". He added: "Important steps still lie ahead. Until the transaction is finalised, we will remain focused on our strategy, our customers, and our responsibilities toward the airline. We look to the future with confidence, ambition, and a sense of responsibility". [more - original PR - TAP Air Portugal - Spanish]

    Background ✨

    Portugal’s Council of Ministers approved the start of negotiations with Lufthansa and Air France-KLM for the purchase of 44.9% of TAP, requesting final improved proposals.1 Portugal’s Infrastructure Minister Miguel Pinto Luz said the buyer decision depended on more than price, requiring commitments to strengthen TAP’s network beyond Lisbon across Portugal’s nine other airports, with binding bids due by 29-Jul-2026.2 Lufthansa later said it offered EUR1.025 billion for 44.9%, potentially rising to EUR1.2 billion for 49.9%, and CEO Carsten Spohr described TAP as strong and profitable and a long-standing Star Alliance partner.3

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