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    Swedavia CEO Mats Johannesson welcomed (22-May-2026) the Swedish Government's proposed aviation funding package, calling it a "very welcome initiative". Mr Johannesson said Swedavia will follow further developments "in close dialogue with the airline and fuel companies". As previously reported by CAPA, Swedish Government proposed a SEK520 million (EUR48.04 million) aviation support package as part of an upcoming supplementary budget. [more - original PR - Swedish]

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    Sweden’s Government proposed a SEK520 million aviation support package in a supplementary budget, including a SEK400 million waiver of airlines’ security screening fees during 2H2026, plus SEK100 million to boost preparedness for temporary domestic PSOs and SEK20 million for medical aviation costs.1 Separately, Swedavia issued SEK800 million of green bonds under an expanded green financing framework, with CFO Kristina Ferenius noting near-term focus on green buildings, sustainable transport, renewable energy and energy efficiency.2

    Caribbean Airlines, via its official website, confirmed (22-May-2026) plans to suspend all services to Dominica and Saint Kitts and Nevis, as well as Georgetown Ogle-Paramaribo service from 01-Jun-2026. The carrier will also reduce frequency to Martinique and Guadeloupe. Caribbean Airlines noted it is "actively working towards concluding a codeshare agreement with a regional airline partner". The airline added: "Once finalised and approved, the agreement will provide customers with access to a wider network of destinations through coordinated schedules".

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    Caribbean Airlines previously confirmed it would discontinue Tortola and San Juan services from 10-Jan-2026 after route performance and resource deployment evaluations, and it also planned to restructure its Barbados hub from Feb-2026 by transitioning aircraft and crew positioned in Barbados to operate from Trinidad.1 interCaribbean Airways planned a Barbados-based build-up from 08-Mar-2026, including new Bridgetown-Port of Spain and Bridgetown-Georgetown Ogle services and increased Bridgetown-Saint Kitts frequencies.2

    US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced (22-May-2026) modifications to arrival restrictions implemented by US Department of Homeland Security on 21-May-2026, which require US bound air services carrying individuals who have recently travelled from - or were otherwise present within - the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan to arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport. The modifications add Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport as a designated arrival facility from 22-May-2026 and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport as a designated arrival facility from 26-May-2026. The "proactive measure" is in response to "the ongoing Ebola disease outbreak". CBP stated the designated airports are "where US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is focusing public health resources to implement enhanced public measures". [more - original PR]

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    US authorities previously used designated arrival airports for public-health screening, with DHS in Feb-2020 directing US citizens who had travelled in China to enter via seven airports including Atlanta, alongside quarantine and monitoring measures.1 DHS later expanded authorised China-arrival airports to 11, citing enhanced screening and quarantine capacity.2 The US Government also redirected travellers with recent Democratic Republic of the Congo travel to several US gateways for Ebola-related contact data collection.3

    Jazeera Airways announced (24-May-2026) plans to commence four times weekly Kuwait-London Luton service with A320 equipment on 08-Jul-2026. The LCC plans to increase frequency to daily, commencing 01-Aug-2026. No other carriers operate the route, according to OAG. [more - original PR]

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    Jazeera Airways scheduled multiple network resumptions and frequency ramps in 2026, including Kuwait-Sarajevo from 24-Apr-2026 with increases to 10 weekly from 20-May-2026 and twice daily from mid Jun-20261. It also planned to resume twice weekly Kuwait-Aleppo from 25-Jun-2026, as sole operator2. Earlier, it temporarily shifted operations via Saudi Arabia’s Al Qaisumah-Hafar Al Batin from 11-Mar-2026 after a Kuwait Airport safety suspension3.

    Air Serbia resumed (23-May-2026) twice weekly Belgrade-Toronto service with A330-200, reestablishing an air connection between Serbia and Canada for the first time in more than thirty years. Air Serbia also operates New York and Chicago services. [more - original PR]

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    Air Serbia considered extending its seasonal Belgrade-Toronto service into the winter, with CEO Jiri Marek saying a decision could come within six months.1 The carrier had announced the twice weekly A330-200 service would start on 23-May-2026, making Toronto its third North America destination after New York and Chicago.2

    Cardiff Airport confirmed (23-May-2026) WestJet launched four times weekly Toronto Pearson-Cardiff service with Boeing 737 MAX 8 equipment. The airport stated it is the first service between Wales and Canada "in nearly 20 years". The carrier is the sole scheduled operator on the route, according to OAG. [more - original PR]

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    WestJet previously outlined plans to open four times weekly Toronto Pearson-Cardiff from 22-May-2026, alongside new Toronto Pearson-Glasgow from 15-May-2026 and proposed Toronto Pearson-Medellín and Toronto Pearson-Ponta Delgada services, both subject to government approval.1 Glasgow Airport later reported WestJet resumed four times weekly Toronto Pearson-Glasgow using Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, where Air Transat also operated the route.2

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    Ryanair reported (18-May-2026) a profit after tax (PAT) of EUR2.3 billion for the 12 months ended 31-Mar-2026, compared to a FY2025 PAT of EUR1.6 billion. The LCC recorded passenger traffic of 208.4 million, an increase of 4% year-on-year despite delivery delays impacting 29 Boeing 737-8200 aircraft. The carrier reported gross cash of EUR3.6 billion after a capital expenditure spend of EUR1.9 billion, EUR1.2 billion debt repayments and more than EUR900 million in shareholder distributions. Liquidity is further boosted by Ryanair Group's revolving credit facility, which has EUR1 billion undrawn. Net cash was EUR2.1 billion, enabling the group to repay its final EUR1.2 billion bond during the week ending 31-May-2026 and leaving it "effectively debt free", as it aims to rebuild its gross cash back up to EUR4 billion. The LCC added that whilst is "lawyers are confident" that an Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) fine of EUR256 million levied in Dec-2025 "will be overturned on appeal", an exceptional provision of EUR85 million - approximately 33% of the fine - is included as an exceptional charge in the FY2026 results. [more - original PR]

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    Ryanair guided FY2026 PAT of EUR2.13 billion to EUR2.23 billion as Q3FY2026 fares trended ahead of the prior year, while it booked an EUR85 million exceptional charge linked to an Italian Competition Authority fine that it said would be overturned on appeal1. Earlier in FY2026, Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary said heavily delayed Boeing deliveries constrained traffic growth expectations to around 206-208 million passengers, while unit cost inflation was expected to stay modest amid ATC and environmental cost pressures2 3.

    Air New Zealand announced (20-May-2026) plans to launch the following services from Christchurch with Boeing 787-9 equipment, as part of an agreement with Christchurch International Airport to grow international connectivity into the South Island of New Zealand:

    The carrier is scheduled to operate the services on a three times weekly basis, as per a 19-May-2026 GDS inventory and timetable display. Air New Zealand and Christchurch International Airport also signed an MoU to develop a long term partnership, aligning long term planning and network development to support sustainable growth, improved customer experience and "stronger international connections". Airport CEO Justin Watson stated: "This is a landmark moment. Seeing multiple new international widebody services launch from Christchurch builds on the growth already happening across our international network and creates major opportunities for freight exporters, the tourism sector and our wider economy. It reflects our strong partnership with Air New Zealand and our shared focus on growing international connectivity for the South Island". [more - original PR - Air New Zealand] [more - original PR - Christchurch International Airport]

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    Christchurch International Airport reported its summer 2025/26 schedule provided a 15% year-on-year rise in international capacity, exceeding pre-COVID levels, with growth driven by Jetstar’s expanded Australia services and Qantas extending multiple trans-Tasman frequencies into 2026.1 The airport also said Air New Zealand launched twice weekly Christchurch–Adelaide on 27-Oct-2025 for summer 2025/26, adding more than 15,000 seats.2

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