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Lufthansa Group, via its official website, announced (Mar-2026) cancellations and delays are expected in its flight schedule to and from Berlin on 18-Mar-2026, after the ver.di union called on employees at Berlin Brandenburg Airport to hold a warning strike from 04:00 to 22:59 on 18-Mar-2026.

Gulf Air confirmed (16-Mar-2026) "Due to the airspace closure in Bahrain, Gulf Air's scheduled services to and from Bahrain International Airport remain temporarily suspended", adding: "The airline currently operates temporary commercial flights to and from Bahrain via" Dammam King Fahd International Airport. Gulf Air announced it now offers limited services connecting Dammam to Frankfurt and Nairobi, in addition to previously announced limited services connecting Dammam to London Heathrow, Mumbai and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. [more - original PR]

Air Premia completed (16-Mar-2026) work to reconfigure one Boeing 787-9 (HL8701) to 326 seats, down from 344 seats, in order to increase the economy class pitch from 31in to 33in. The airline plans to complete works to expand the economy class seat pitch on all aircraft in its fleet to 33in or more by the end of 2026. Air Premia stated it is "committed to continuously improving seat space and the cabin environment so that passengers travelling on long-haul routes can enjoy a more comfortable journey". [more - original PR]

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport welcomed (17-Mar-2026) British Airways plans to launch daily London Heathrow-Kuala Lumpur-Melbourne service with Boeing 787-9 equipment from Jan-2027. Airport CEO Lorie Argus stated: "We're incredibly excited about what this extra choice means for travellers and exporters". Ms Argus added: "With the largest choice of airlines flying to the UK and Europe, 24-hour operations and the shortest minimum connection time of any Australian airport, Melbourne Airport is now the clear choice for Europeans heading to Australia or Australians looking to travel abroad". Ms Argus concluded: "The average daily international service injects around AUD190 million (USD134.2 million) into the Victorian economy each year, which is why it's so important that we continue to attract and support more services such as this to Melbourne". [more - original PR]

British Airways announced (16-Mar-2026) plans to launch daily London Heathrow-Kuala Lumpur-Melbourne service on 09-Jan-2027. The carrier plans to operate the service on a year-round basis and forms part of a scheduled expansion for winter 2026/27, which includes a 9% increase to the carrier's long haul network. [more - original PR]

British Airways announced (16-Mar-2026) plans to launch three times weekly London Gatwick-Colombo service on 23-Oct-2026. The carrier plans to operate the service exclusively for the winter season. The carrier will be the sole scheduled operator on the route, according to OAG, though SriLankan Airlines operates from Heathrow. [more - original PR]