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Coverage of route launches, suspensions, network changes, market entries, and capacity adjustments, with operational and strategic context.

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February 2, 2026

Porter Adds First Transborder from Vancouver

Porter Airlines' drive for its U.S. network expansion continues with today’s announcement of three new routes.

February 1, 2026

KLM Resumes Flights to Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE

KLM reverses decision not to fly to parts of the Middle East, resuming flights to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

February 1, 2026

In Photos: IndiGo Launches A321XLR India-Greece Ops

India's largest airline, IndiGo, has started operating its brand-new Airbus A321XLR to Athens (ATH) from Mumbai.

February 1, 2026

Etihad Launches First-ever Abu Dhabi-Calgary Nonstop

Etihad announces a new route from Abu Dhabi to Calgary, the first-ever nonstop link between Alberta and the UAE.

January 30, 2026

Thai Airways Set to Relaunch Amsterdam Flights

Thai Airways International intends to resume service to Amsterdam from July 1, 2026, after a nearly 28-year hiatus.

January 29, 2026

American Airlines Set to Reconnect U.S.–Venezuela Air Service

American Airlines announces plans to resume daily nonstop service between the U.S. and Venezuela, the first U.S. airline to do so.

January 29, 2026

Porter Airlines Adds Nashville, Expands Summer 2026

Porter adds Nashville, boosts Ottawa links, and extends sun flying as its summer 2026 schedule expands across North America.

January 29, 2026

KLM Suspends Israel Flights Amid Regional Tensions

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced the suspension of all flights to Israel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

January 28, 2026

Air Europa Cancels Caracas Flights Through Mid-February

Spanish carrier Air Europa extends the suspension of its flights between Madrid and Caracas through February 14, 2026.

January 26, 2026

Airlines Halt Middle East Service Amid US-Iran Risk

Middle East flying tightens as carriers pause routes and redraw flight paths amid US–Iran risk.

January 24, 2026

American Adds 6,200+ Seats Ahead of Winter Storm

American adds 6,200+ extra seats at CLT, DFW with special flights to keep customers moving as Winter Storm Fern disrupts travel.

January 22, 2026

American Airlines Expands Chicago, Los Angeles Networks

American Airlines reinforces its nationwide connectivity with new domestic and long-haul routes.

January 21, 2026

Air Canada Adds Vancouver–Sapporo Nonstop Service

Air Canada expands transpacific with new nonstop service between Vancouver and Sapporo, bolstering its Canada-Japan link.

January 21, 2026

Qatar Airways Boosts South Africa Flights in Q126

Qatar Airways will increase flights to South Africa, adding additional frequencies to Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban.

January 20, 2026

Avelo Extends Summer 2026 Schedules Across Four Hubs

Avelo extends flight schedules from New Haven, Philly, Charlotte, and Central Florida through summer 2026 with year-ahead booking.

January 19, 2026

Olá Brasil! São Paulo Becomes WestJet’s 100th YYC Destination

Brazil will have it first nonstop connection to Western Canada thanks to WestJet's brand new route between Calgary and São Paulo.

January 18, 2026

In Photos: STARLUX Brings Asia Nonstop to Phoenix

STARLUX inaugurates nonstop Phoenix–Taipei service, giving the U.S. Southwest its first direct link to Asia.

January 18, 2026

Emirates to Launch Daily Helsinki-Dubai Flight in the Fall

Emirates will launch daily, year-round service between Dubai and Helsinki on Oct 1, 2026, EK's first nonstop service to Finland.

January 12, 2026

EVA Air to Add Taipei–Washington Dulles in July 2026

EVA Air plans to expand its U.S. footprint again in mid-2026, with a new nonstop route between Taipei and Washington, D.C.

January 5, 2026

London Stansted Airport Announces New Routes for 2026

Stansted Airport is set to see its route network expand in 2026, as airlines introduce a range of new services from the Essex hub.

January 5, 2026

JetBlue Adds New Orlando, Dallas Links in Fort Lauderdale

JetBlue expands year-round service from FLL with new nonstops to Orlando and Dallas-Fort Worth and more LaGuardia flights in 2026.

December 31, 2025

American Airlines Supercharges Chicago Hub for Spring 2026

American Airlines will increase service at Chicago O’Hare, unveiling 100 additional daily departures beginning in March 2026.

December 19, 2025

American Airlines Rolls Out 15 New Routes for Summer 2026

American Airlines is rolling out 15 new routes for summer 2026, leaning into small- and mid-size markets.

December 18, 2025

KLM to Introduce Three New European Summer Routes

Amsterdam-based KLM will launch three new European destinations at the start of the 2026 summer season.

December 17, 2025

airBaltic Expands Summer 2026 Reach with New Routes

airBaltic has announced the expansion of its network for the upcoming summer season. Here are the new routes.

December 16, 2025

Oman Air Launches Singapore, Copenhagen, Baghdad Routes

Oman Air has announced the launch of direct flights between Muscat and Singapore, commencing 2 July 2026.

December 14, 2025

Porter Airlines Expands Hamilton Base With New Routes

Porter launches new international nonstops from Hamilton to Florida and Mexico as part of its growing North American strategy.

December 12, 2025

Royal Air Maroc to Start First LA-Casablanca Nonstop

Royal Air Maroc will launch a new long-haul route from Casablanca to Los Angeles, starting June 7, 2026.

December 11, 2025

Alaska Airlines to Introduce London Heathrow Service

Alaska Airlines will operate year-round nonstop flights to London Heathrow Airport from next year.

December 9, 2025

Oman Air to Launch Muscat–Taif Service in 2026

Oman Air has announced the launch of nonstop flights between Muscat and Taif, marking its first new route of 2026.

December 4, 2025

China Airlines Launches Historic Taipei–Phoenix Nonstop

China Airlines inaugurates the first nonstop service between Taipei (TPE) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

December 4, 2025

China-Southern Restarts Guangzhou-Perth Service

China Southern Airlines has resumed its seasonal service between Guangzhou (CAN) and Perth (PER).

November 27, 2025

Air Canada Summer 2026 Routes, Rouge 737 Transfer

This week, Air Canada announced four new transatlantic routes for summer 2026, plus the resumption of a halted flight.

November 26, 2025

Air Arabia Launches Sharjah Nonstop from Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport recently increased passenger numbers by 22.7%. In response, Air Arabia will operate the only LGW-Sharjah nonstop.

November 26, 2025

Porter Launches Its First Toronto-Nassau Flights

Porter Airlines launches round-trip service today between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Nassau, The Bahamas.

November 19, 2025

WestJet Announces Schedule Updates from Canada

WestJet today announced significant upgrades to its domestic and international route networks.

November 17, 2025

Arajet Inaugurates Its First Midwest Route to Chicago

Arajet inaugurates its first entry into the U.S. Midwest and its fifth U.S. destination, with flights to Chicago O’Hare.

November 16, 2025

Finnair Strengthens U.S.–Europe Link With New Routes

Finnair adds new routes to its 2026 schedule, enhancing connections from the U.S. to major Nordic and European cities via HEL.

November 14, 2025

Emirates to Launch Third Daily Service to Nairobi in 2026

Emirates will add early-morning arrivals and Nairobi departures to enhance connectivity to key European destinations.

November 14, 2025

Porter Airlines Inaugurates Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Service

Porter Airlines begins round-trip service today between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

November 1, 2025

Indigo Introduces Flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

IndiGo has announced the launch of flights to Riyadh (RUH) in Saudi Arabia.

November 1, 2025

Alaska Airlines Unveils 13 New West Coast Routes

Alaska Airlines is doubling down on its West Coast strategy with a major network expansion, announcing 13 new nonstop routes.

October 27, 2025

EVA Air to increase frequencies to North America

After launching flights to Texas, EVA Air is looking to increase its flight frequencies to New York and Seattle-Tacoma.

October 23, 2025

Air Canada Expands Ops at YTZ  with New U.S. Routes

Air Canada announces an expansion at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, introducing new routes to U.S. and domestic destinations.

October 23, 2025

Qatar Airways Launches Flights to Red Sea Int Airport

Qatar Airways’ first flight to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport has landed.

October 22, 2025

Air France Goes All in with Las Vegas Route

Air France has announced plans to introduce Las Vegas to its network from its hub at Paris CDG.

October 12, 2025

Riyadh Air to Serve Initial Flights to London

Riyadh Air has confirmed that it will make its initial flight on October 26, 2025, linking Riyadh with London Heathrow.

October 12, 2025

IndiGo Announces Mumbai-London Nonstop 787-9 Route

This service makes London IndiGo's second destination in the United Kingdom, following the launch of service to Manchester.

October 8, 2025

Air Transat Expands Int Network with Three Cities

Air Transat has unveiled major network expansions for its Summer 2026 program, including three new international routes.

October 7, 2025

Neos Suspends Toronto Route Due to Declining Demand

Neos suspends its Amritsar–Milan–Toronto service due to "international geopolitical instability" and plummeting demand.

October 2, 2025

Budget Airline IndiGo to Restart Mainland China Flights

IndiGo has announced that it intends to resume flights between India and China later this month.

October 2, 2025

Southwest Airlines Sets Sights on Anchorage in 2026

Southwest Airlines has announced it will start flying to Anchorage, Alaska, in the first half of 2026.

October 2, 2025

Turkish Airlines Plans Nonstop Flights to Armenia 

Turkish Airlines has confirmed its intention to begin nonstop flights to Yerevan, Armenia.

October 2, 2025

British Airways Launches Heathrow to St. Louis Nonstop

British Airways expands its transatlantic network with the launch of a new nonstop service from London, England, to St. Louis, US.

October 2, 2025

United Airlines to Fly Boeing 737-8 to Guam

United will modernize its Guam hub with a new Boeing 737-8 fleet and an upgraded airport lobby.

October 1, 2025

Emirates Boosts London Heathrow Ops to 48 Weekly Flights

Emirates is enhancing its London Heathrow Airport operations by adding six extra flights per week.

September 25, 2025

Breeze Selects Cancún as Its First International Route

Breeze Airways will expand its operations outside of the U.S. for the first time in early 2026.

September 24, 2025

Pakistan Airlines to Restart UK Flights in November

Pakistan International Airlines is set to resume flights to the United Kingdom next month.

September 22, 2025

Cathay Pacific to Increase Seattle Flights to Five Weekly

Cathay Pacific is further expanding its North American network with five nonstop weekly flights to Seattle next spring.

September 19, 2025

IndiGo Names Athens as First A321XLR Destination

IndiGo has officially announced Athens as the first city to be served with its upcoming Airbus A321XLR.

September 19, 2025

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to Fly to 161 Winter Destinations

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will operate flights to an extensive number of destinations for the upcoming winter season.

September 16, 2025

Avianca Expands Business Class Américas Route Offering

Avianca has announced that its new Business Class Américas is now available on more than 80 international routes.

September 4, 2025

United Expands Winter Schedule, Resumes Tel Aviv Flights

United expands its winter schedule, introducing new services to 15 U.S. cities. The airline

September 4, 2025

Alaska Airlines Launches New Route to Reykjavík

Alaska Airlines is expanding its route network with a new nonstop flight to Reykjavík, starting from May 28, 2026.

September 4, 2025

DFW Spreads Its Wings with New Nonstop to Amman, Jordan

Dallas Fort Worth International will expand its global connections in May 2026 with the addition of nonstop service to Amman.

September 2, 2025

Turkish Airlines Launches New Flight from Dublin

Turkish Airlines has announced the launch of flights between Istanbul and Dublin for the Winter 2025 season.

August 27, 2025

Frontier Aims to Be the US’s #1 Low-Fare Carrier

Frontier Airlines has committed to being the leading low-fare airline across the top 20 U.S. metro areas. 

August 27, 2025

KLM to Resume Israel Flights at the End of September

Beginning on September 28, KLM will run seven weekly flights between Tel Aviv and Amsterdam using a Boeing 737-900.

August 27, 2025

‍Finnair Expands Southern Europe Summer Network 

Finnair will expand its Southern European network in the summer of 2026 with three new destinations.

August 24, 2025

China Southern Airlines Ramps Up Sydney Flights

China Southern Airlines will make history by operating more scheduled flights between Guangzhou and Sydney.

August 24, 2025

British Airways Grows US, Asia, Caribbean Routes

British Airways is pushing forward with one of its most significant schedule boosts in years.

August 24, 2025

SAS to Relaunch Copenhagen-Tel Aviv Flights

SAS Scandinavian Airlines will reintroduce flights between Copenhagen and Tel Aviv in October. 

August 20, 2025

Nonstop India–China Flights to Resume after Five Years

The long-frozen air corridor between India and China is opening again after more than five years of closed skies.

August 14, 2025

JetBlue Adds Florida, Caribbean, and Latin America Routes

JetBlue expands its winter schedule with new leisure-focused routes, including Vero Beach, Fla., and resuming Daytona Beach.

August 11, 2025

Fleet Redux: Air India to Suspend Delhi-Washington, D.C. Route

Air India (AI) will halt scheduled flights between New Delhi and Washington, D.C., from September 1.

August 10, 2025

American Launches Six New International Summer Routes

American launches six new routes to Europe and South America for next summer, along with expanded premium travel service to Tokyo.

August 8, 2025

Air Transat to Fly to Rio De Janeiro from Montreal, Toronto

Air Transat (AT) has announced the launch of winter nonstop flights to Rio De Janeiro from Montreal and Toronto.

August 6, 2025

Emirates Expands in Gatwick with Daily A350-900 Flight

Emirates is set to launch a fourth daily service to London Gatwick Airport using the Airbus A350-900.

August 5, 2025

Alaska Airlines Unveils New Livery Amid Global Expansion

Alaska Airlines unveils a new Dreamliner livery as it expands transatlantic with new flights to London and Reykjavik.

August 5, 2025

Cathay Pacific Returns to Brussels, Expands Europe Network

Cathay Pacific is back in Brussels, restarting its nonstop flights between Hong Kong and the Belgian capital after a long break.

August 4, 2025

‍Hong Kong Airlines to Launch Melbourne Service

Hong Kong Airlines will launch nonstop flights from Hong Kong to Melbourne from December 12, 2025.

August 2, 2025

Wizz Air Expands Poland Operations, Adds 10 New Routes

Wizz Air intends to grow its operations in Poland and will base two additional aircraft in the country.

August 1, 2025

Alaska Adds New California-Pacific Northwest Links

Alaska Airlines is spreading its wings further across the West Coast this winter with seven fresh nonstop routes.

July 30, 2025

Batik Air Inaugurates Subang Bangkok Route

Malaysian budget carrier Batik Air operated its inaugural flight between Subang and Bangkok on July 28, 2025.

July 30, 2025

SWISS Picks Boston as First A350-900 Long-Haul Destination

SWISS has officially revealed that Boston Logan International Airport will be the launch destination for its brand-new A350-900.

July 28, 2025

Nordwind Launches Nonstop Moscow-Pyongyang Route

Nordwind Airlines has launched nonstop flights between Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport and the North Korean capital.

July 28, 2025

Condor Publishes Flight Schedule For Summer 2026

Condor has released its summer 2026 flight schedule, focusing on popular holiday long-haul destinations and increased frequencies.

July 27, 2025

JetBlue Strengthens Fort Lauderdale With New Flights

JetBlue has announced the strengthening of its presence at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. 

July 25, 2025

American Airlines Expands Premium Economy to NYC-LA Route

American Airlines will launch its Premium Economy service on the transcontinental route between New York and Los Angeles.

July 25, 2025

Hawaiian Airlines Expands Trans-Pacific Winter Schedule

Hawaiian is expanding its winter schedule to meet increasing demand on key routes from Honolulu, Los Angeles, and Sydney. 

July 25, 2025

China Airlines Inaugurates Taipei-Phoenix Nonstop Flights

China Airlines has announced a new nonstop service between Taipei and Phoenix starting from December 3, 2025.

July 25, 2025

Finnair Celebrates 10 Years of Chicago-Helsinki Service

Finnair marked a significant milestone today, celebrating 10 years since launching nonstop service between Chicago and Helsinki.

July 25, 2025

Air Transat Debuts Nonstop Montreal to Valencia, Spain, Route

Last week, Air Transat operated its first-ever flight connecting Canada to Valencia, Spain.

July 25, 2025

Air Europa, Etihad Airways Operate Historic Inaugural Flight

 Air Europa operates its inaugural Flight from Abu Dhabi to Madrid under a wet lease agreement with Etihad Airways.

July 25, 2025

Porter Launches Winter Service to Mexico, the Caribbean

Porter Airlines has announced its first flights to destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Costa Rica for the winter season.

July 25, 2025

United Airlines Introduces New College Football Flights

This week, United announced 24 new nonstop flights to some of the season's most anticipated college football matchups.

July 25, 2025

Wizz Air Shutters Abu Dhabi Ops Amid Regional Instability

Wizz Air is shutting down its 6-year Abu Dhabi operation due to geopolitical instability and airspace closure.

July 25, 2025

Breeze Launches Service to Five New West Coast Cities

It’s out with Avelo, and in with Breeze, with new service to California, Oregon, and Washington to begin in March 2026.

July 25, 2025

Frontier Airlines Adds 15 New Routes for Fall 2025

Frontier Airlines is continuing its nationwide growth with the launch of 15 new routes this fall, beginning in October 2025. 

July 25, 2025

Spirit to Launch Fort-Lauderdale-Key West Nonstop

Spirit announces a new nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Key West International Airport.