AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMiddle East Airspace Disruption: Kuwait reopened its airspace after a two-hour precautionary closure tied to Iranian missile and drone attacks; 11 flights by Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways were diverted, then operations resumed at 6:15 a.m. IATA Rio Summit Pressure: Airline CEOs meeting in Rio face a fuel-and-fares squeeze from the Iran war, plus Boeing/Airbus delivery delays forcing longer use of older, costlier aircraft. Capacity Cuts: Brazil’s Azul said it will keep trimming frequencies and capacity to protect cash as jet fuel costs rise. Passenger Lounge Expansion: NAIA Terminal 3 in Manila added a shared premium lounge, with at least seven airlines already using the First Meridian Lounge. Route Growth: Southwest announced nine new routes launching in 2027, including Nashville–Liberia, Costa Rica. Safety/Operations: SAS said it is working with India after a Copenhagen–Mumbai flight turned back over missing Indian regulatory approval.
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