Jazeera Airways announced (06-Apr-2026) plans to defer a decision regarding dividend distribution for 2025 until the release of its 1Q2026 results in mid May-2026, "in light of recent regional developments impacting operational visibility". The airline stated: "During this period, Jazeera Airways continues to maintain a strong financial position, with healthy liquidity levels and robust operational performance". [more - original PR]
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Brazil's Ministry of Ports and Airports confirmed (09-Apr-2026) Cabo Verde Airlines plans to commence twice weekly Praia-Recife service on 07-May-2026. The airline last served Recife on a regular scheduled basis in Apr-2020, with limited operations in late 2020 and early 2021, according to OAG and the CAPA Route Capacity Analyser. [more - original PR - Portuguese]
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Brazil's Ministry of Ports and Airports previously announced Cabo Verde Airlines planned to resume twice weekly Cabo Verde-Recife services from 06-May-2026.1 Cabo Verde Airlines’ longer term network rebuild was supported by the delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX eight on 20-Jul-2023, with the type deployed on Praia-Lisbon from 06-Aug-2023.2 3 Cape Verde’s Minister of Communities Jorge Santos said the airline aimed to resume services to destinations in Brazil including Fortaleza, Recife and Salvador.4
JetSMART, via its official LinkedIn account, announced (09-Apr-2026) plans to introduce an 'All You Can Fly' membership product, enabling passengers to pay one installment for unlimited domestic and international flights for 12 months.
Background ✨
JetSMART previously launched the JetSMART GO! subscription scheme, allowing passengers to travel with zero fare up to 12 times p/a for CLP16,000 per month, excluding other charges.1 JetSMART also expanded its partnership with American Airlines’ AAdvantage programme, enabling members to redeem miles on all JetSMART services across South America.2 Elsewhere, Frontier Airlines launched a GoWild pass offering unlimited travel until Apr-2027.3
Air France extended (09-Apr-2026) the suspension of service to Dubai, Riyadh, Tel Aviv and Beirut until 03-May-2026. [more - original PR]
Seychelles' National Bureau of Statistics reported (09-Apr-2026) 23,746 visitor arrivals in Mar-2026, a decrease of 37.2% year-on-year. [more - original PR]
Turkish Airlines announced (09-Apr-2026) the resignation of chairman Ahmet Bolat, general manager Bilal Ekşi and board members Ramazan Sarı and Mecit Eş. The following new appointments were announced:
- Murat Şeker was appointed chairman and member of the executive committee;
- Deputy general manager commercial Ahmet Olmuştur was appointed general manager and executive committee member;
- Accounting and financial control head Metin Gülşen was appointed deputy general manager finance and executive member;
- Region 1 sales head Hasan Murat Mercan was appointed deputy general manager commercial and board member. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - II] [more - original PR - III]
Background ✨
Turkish Airlines’ board previously appointed Ahmet Bolat as chairman and Mecit Eş as deputy chairman for a one year term, while Murat Şeker and Ramazan Sarı were among members elected for a two year term alongside GM Bilal Ekşi̇.1 Bolat was also reelected to IATA’s board of directors.2 Turkish Airlines also made senior management changes, appointing Mehmed Akif Konar as COO and Ali Türk as chief cargo officer.3 4
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7-Apr-2026 2:52 PM
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submit non-binding offers for stake in TAP Air Portugal
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submitted (02-Apr-2026) non binding offers for a 44.9% minority stake in TAP Air Portugal. Air France-KLM stated: "Lisbon would become the Group's unique Southern European hub, offering extensive connectivity notably to the Americas - including Brazil, a key market for both TAP and Air France-KLM, as well as Africa". IAG did not submit a bid, stating: "We have always said that in any acquisition situation we need a route to full ownership in order to be able to manage and transform the business". As previously reported by CAPA, Portugal's Prime Minister Luis Montenegro stated the bidders in the privatisation of TAP Air Portugal must strengthen TAP's operations and routes not only at its Lisbon hub, but also at Portugal's nine other airports. Mr Montenegro said: "We will demand that the full use of our airport capacity potential is guaranteed. There will be no privatisation if we don't guarantee this". [more - original PR - Air France-KLM] [more - Aviation Week]
Background ✨
TAP Air Portugal’s privatisation process reportedly moved into its final phase after a parliamentary review of the decree regulating the sale, with Portugal aiming to raise at least EUR700 million for up to a 44.9% stake and select a winner before summer 2026, with non-binding offers due by 02-Apr-20261. Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith said it was working on the process’ second phase, anticipating submission of a non-binding offer in the “next weeks and months”2. Lufthansa Group confirmed it filed a formal letter of interest with Parpública, seeking an initial minority stake and a long term partnership with TAP3.
8-Apr-2026 12:40 PM
Kuwait Airways to resume service to Manila via Dammam from Apr-2026
Kuwait Airways announced (06-Apr-2026) plans to resume twice weekly service from Kuwait to Manila via Dammam, commencing 08-Apr-2026. The airline will transport passengers from Kuwait to Dammam King Fahd International Airport on buses. [more - original PR]
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