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Qatar Airways announced (26-Mar-2026) "its latest revised schedule, reflecting the gradual increase in flights to and from Doha... [with] additional frequencies to more than 90 destinations across Qatar Airways' global network", valid until 15-Apr-2026. The airline added: "All flights to and from Doha continue to operate through dedicated flight corridors. These routes are established in close coordination with the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority". [more - original PR]

Air Premia and Thai Airways signed (26-Mar-2026) an interline agreement, with interline services to commence on 30-Mar-2026. Under the agreement, "Air Premia's Americas routes will be connected to Thai Airways' extensive network, including key domestic destinations in Thailand such as Phuket and Chiang Mai, as well as major cities across Southeast Asia-including Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, Hanoi and India, including New Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai". The partnership will enable Thai Airways "to expand its network into the US market through Air Premia's long-haul routes from Incheon". Thai Airways noted that there are no nonstop services connecting Thailand and the US at present. [more - original PR]

Jet2.com launched (26-Mar-2026) London Gatwick-Tenerife service, the first of the carrier's flights and package holidays from London Gatwick. London Gatwick becomes the airline's 14th UK base. The carrier's summer schedule from London Gatwick for 2026 features 29 destinations, with Jet2.com to operate with six based aircraft including five A321neos. The carrier's winter schedule for 2026/27 includes 23 destinations from London Gatwick. [more - original PR - Jet2.com] [more - original PR - London Gatwick Airport]

Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA Airways) CEO Joerg Eberhart stated (25-Mar-2026) 2025 was a "turning point" for the airline, adding: "We have posted a profit for the first time, confirming that we are on the right track". ITA Airways transported 16.2 million passengers across more than 123,000 flights in 2025, with a load factor of 83.4%, up 2.1 percentage points year-on-year. [more - original PR]

Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) CEO Simon Hickey welcomed (25-Mar-2026) Singapore Airlines plans to commence daily Singapore-Western Sydney service from Nov-2026, stating: "Not only will WSI increase aviation capacity in the Sydney basin, giving travelling more choice and flexibility on when, where and how they choose to fly - our 24-hour services will unlock new routes with Singapore Airlines for everyone across Greater Sydney to enjoy". Mr Hickey added: "Singapore Airlines will operate daily nonstop flights from 23-Nov-2026 that will depart WSI just before midnight, with passengers arriving at the award-winning Changi Hub around 05:00 - offering a new era of global connectivity for Sydney-siders". [more - original PR]

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announced (25-Mar-2026) plans to defer the implementation of a sustainable aviation fuel levy. The levy will now apply to tickets sold from 01-Oct-2026, for flights departing from 01-Jan-2027, instead of from 01-Apr-2026 for flights departing from 01-Oct-2026. CAAS director general Han Kok Juan stated: "Singapore remains firmly committed to aviation decarbonisation", adding: "We are taking a pragmatic pause in view of the current situation. We will continue to work closely with our aviation industry partners and monitor global developments". [more - original PR] [more - Aviation Week]