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    Manchester Airport confirmed (30-Apr-2026) Air Algérie plans to commence twice weekly Algiers-Manchester service with Boeing 737 equipment on 14-Jun-2026. The service "will be the first ever direct flight from Manchester to the North African country" and "Manchester will become the only UK airport outside of London with a direct link to Algiers". [more - original PR]

    Background ✨

    Air Algérie, via its official Facebook account, previously outlined plans to launch twice weekly Algiers-Manchester flights from 14-Jun-2026, with the route unserved at the time, according to OAG.1 It also signalled summer 2026 frequency increases on Algiers-London Heathrow and Algiers-London Stansted services.1 Air Algérie resumed four weekly Algiers-London Stansted flights on 02-Apr-2025, after last operating the route in Nov-2022, with no other carriers scheduled.2

    Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) announced (30-Apr-2026) trains to and from Rome Fiumicino Airport may be subject to cancellations, timetable changes and route restrictions from 01-May-2026 to 31-Jul-2026 due to scheduled maintenance work on the railway lines. [more - original PR]

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    Aeroporti di Roma said ADR Assistance partnered with Rete Ferroviaria Italiana to improve support for passengers with reduced mobility at Rome Fiumicino, including escorted transfers between train and aircraft.1 Aeroporti di Roma also reported May-2025 traffic across Rome Fiumicino and Rome Ciampino totalled 5.0 million passengers (+4.1% year-on-year), with 4.6 million at Fiumicino.2

    Condor Flugdienst announced (30-Apr-2026) amendments to its luggage policy with the aim of improving the passenger travel experience. Details include:

    • Hand luggage policy changes, effective 01-May-2026:
      • New standard size: 55cm x 40cm x 23cm;
      • Permitted size for small personal item included in every fare: 40cm x 30cm x 15cm;
    • Checked luggage policy changes, effective 01-May-2027:
      • Economy class: One piece of luggage weighing 23kg, increased from previous 20kg;
      • Premium economy class: One piece of luggage weighing 32kg, increased from previous 25kg;
      • Business class: Two pieces of luggage weighing 32kg each, increased from previous 30kg. [more - original PR - German]

    Background ✨

    Condor previously adjusted its fare structure to differentiate hand-baggage inclusions, with an Economy Zero option offering only a small personal bag and no hand baggage on selected routes, while Economy Light gained a hand-baggage piece on short haul city routes. Condor also introduced Green and Flex fares, citing evolving customer needs, particularly among business travellers.1 Airlines for Europe member airlines began applying a guaranteed 40cm x 30cm x 15cm underseat personal-item dimension standard.2

    Swissport signed (28-Apr-2026) an agreement to acquire a majority stake in CV Handling, the main ground handling provider at seven airports in Cabo Verde. Swissport stated it plans to "invest millions in infrastructure upgrades, operational improvements and the introduction of advanced digital tools and training facilities". The company will also establish a Swissport Training Academy in Cabo Verde. Swissport operates 30 African stations in Algeria, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, South Africa and Tanzania. [more - original PR]

    Background ✨

    Swissport continued to win and renew handling mandates across Europe, including a seven-year ground handling licence renewal at Zurich Airport, where it employed around 2300 staff and operated since 19961, and the start of ground handling at Frankfurt Airport under a seven-year licence awarded in Aug-20242. It also secured cargo handling partnerships at Cardiff Airport3 and Miami International Airport with SKYhigh Dominicana, handling 20 freighters per week4.

    IATA reported (29-Apr-2026) African countries account for USD774 million in blocked airline funds as of 31-Mar-2026. Details include:

    IATA regional VP for Africa and the Middle East Kamil Alawadhi commented: "Given the scale of funds blocked in Algeria, urgent and decisive government action in Algeria is essential". [more - original PR]

    Background ✨

    IATA reported USD1.2 billion of airline funds were blocked globally as of end-Oct-2025, with 93% trapped in Africa and the Middle East, and cited procedural delays and foreign-exchange shortages among the causes.1 It also said Algeria, XAF zone countries, Mozambique, Angola and Eritrea were among the largest contributors, and urged governments to lift repatriation restrictions consistent with bilateral air service agreements and treaty obligations.1

    SWISS announced (29-Apr-2026) plans to discontinue its inflight duty free sales from the end of Sep-2026. Customers will continue to be able to purchase select products from the airline's duty free catalogue online via its Miles & More 'Worldshop'. [more - original PR]

    Background ✨

    Lufthansa confirmed plans to end inflight retail sales on all long haul services from Sep-2025, citing economic reasons and limited profitability outside select routes, while passengers could continue to access Worldshop merchandise online until then1. SWISS previously reintroduced inflight duty free shopping from 01-Nov-2022 after a two-and-a-half-year COVID-19 suspension, and expanded the offer to allow Miles & More award miles to be used for onboard purchases2.

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    Condor Flugdienst CEO Peter Gerber, speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit - Airlines in Transition, stated (24-Apr-2026) the carrier was forced to build its own European feeder network to support long haul operations in 2025, after the termination of its special prorate agreement with Lufthansa. Mr Gerber said: "We had to do this practically overnight". Mr Gerber added: "This is maybe one of the key features of Condor, that in very difficult situations, the team is always able to find ways to find a solution to survive".

    Emirates president Tim Clark, speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit - Airlines in Transition, stated (23-Apr-2026) the airline is undertaking "a major review" of the economy class cabin and expects to launch a new product "in the next year or two".

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    Emirates Airline president Tim Clark said it planned to invest about USD5 billion to retrofit 220 Boeing 777 and A380 aircraft, citing delivery delays for new aircraft and calling retrofits "the only way" to sustain and grow the network1. Sir Tim also said supply constraints forced major capital refurbishment programmes across around 170 aircraft, with costs of USD15 million to USD30 million per aircraft2.

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