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British Airways becomes the first U.K. airline to offer in-flight video calls using Starlink, despite mixed reactions from passengers.
Due to the airspace closure in Bahrain, Gulf Air's scheduled services to and from Bahrain International Airport remain temporarily suspended. The airline currently operates temporary commercial flights to and from Bahrain via King Fahad International Airport in Dammam.
As legislation moves to rename Palm Beach International Airport after the sitting U.S. President, some South Florida lawmakers have expressed concern about language that would give state lawmakers power to rename others. State Sen. Barbara Sharief, D-Davie, said officials in her county don't want to see the name of Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport changed, as the local government exemption proposal ( SB 706) soared through the Community Affairs Committee on Tuesday.
The new service will connect Tampa International Airport (TPA) with Nassau's Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), according to the airline. The flights will operate twice per week on Thursdays and Sundays starting June 11 and mark the fourth international destination for Breeze. To celebrate the new route, Breeze is offering discounted one-way fares starting at just $99. To take advantage, travelers must book by 11:59 p.m. PT on Feb. 3.
American Airlines is adding 3,000 additional seats by adding flights and using larger planes in the Caribbean region. JetBlue says it expects to resume normal operations as well. A look at air traffic from Flightradar24 shows empty airspace over the weekend. There was minimal activity across the eastern Caribbean. Airlines cancelled over 1,000 flights nationwide on Saturday in part due to the Caribbean airspace closures, as well as other factors like weather.
With a population of about 200,000 residents, this eastern Florida city is known for its quieter beaches, walkable downtown, and vibrant stores and restaurants. It's also famous for having hundreds of miles of canals that curl in and around the city - a feature that's earned it the nickname "Venice of America." Just like in Italy's Venice, these winding waterways are very much a part of daily life in this Florida city.
The temporary route between Dublin and Bridgetown will take off from March 31 and operate to May 31, running three times weekly on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, it said. Flights will be on an Airbus A321XLR - one of its newest single-aisle aircraft - and fares are currently available from €229 each way. Aer Lingus is to close its Manchester base from March 31, and will cease transatlantic services from the UK airport from that date.