Coverage of route launches, suspensions, network changes, market entries, and capacity adjustments, with operational and strategic context.
Porter Airlines' drive for its U.S. network expansion continues with today’s announcement of three new routes.
KLM reverses decision not to fly to parts of the Middle East, resuming flights to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
India's largest airline, IndiGo, has started operating its brand-new Airbus A321XLR to Athens (ATH) from Mumbai.
Etihad announces a new route from Abu Dhabi to Calgary, the first-ever nonstop link between Alberta and the UAE.
Thai Airways International intends to resume service to Amsterdam from July 1, 2026, after a nearly 28-year hiatus.
American Airlines announces plans to resume daily nonstop service between the U.S. and Venezuela, the first U.S. airline to do so.
Porter adds Nashville, boosts Ottawa links, and extends sun flying as its summer 2026 schedule expands across North America.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced the suspension of all flights to Israel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Spanish carrier Air Europa extends the suspension of its flights between Madrid and Caracas through February 14, 2026.
Middle East flying tightens as carriers pause routes and redraw flight paths amid US–Iran risk.
American adds 6,200+ extra seats at CLT, DFW with special flights to keep customers moving as Winter Storm Fern disrupts travel.
American Airlines reinforces its nationwide connectivity with new domestic and long-haul routes.
Air Canada expands transpacific with new nonstop service between Vancouver and Sapporo, bolstering its Canada-Japan link.
Qatar Airways will increase flights to South Africa, adding additional frequencies to Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban.
Avelo extends flight schedules from New Haven, Philly, Charlotte, and Central Florida through summer 2026 with year-ahead booking.
Brazil will have it first nonstop connection to Western Canada thanks to WestJet's brand new route between Calgary and São Paulo.
STARLUX inaugurates nonstop Phoenix–Taipei service, giving the U.S. Southwest its first direct link to Asia.
Emirates will launch daily, year-round service between Dubai and Helsinki on Oct 1, 2026, EK's first nonstop service to Finland.
EVA Air plans to expand its U.S. footprint again in mid-2026, with a new nonstop route between Taipei and Washington, D.C.
Stansted Airport is set to see its route network expand in 2026, as airlines introduce a range of new services from the Essex hub.
JetBlue expands year-round service from FLL with new nonstops to Orlando and Dallas-Fort Worth and more LaGuardia flights in 2026.
American Airlines will increase service at Chicago O’Hare, unveiling 100 additional daily departures beginning in March 2026.
American Airlines is rolling out 15 new routes for summer 2026, leaning into small- and mid-size markets.
Amsterdam-based KLM will launch three new European destinations at the start of the 2026 summer season.
airBaltic has announced the expansion of its network for the upcoming summer season. Here are the new routes.
Oman Air has announced the launch of direct flights between Muscat and Singapore, commencing 2 July 2026.
Porter launches new international nonstops from Hamilton to Florida and Mexico as part of its growing North American strategy.
Royal Air Maroc will launch a new long-haul route from Casablanca to Los Angeles, starting June 7, 2026.
Alaska Airlines will operate year-round nonstop flights to London Heathrow Airport from next year.
Oman Air has announced the launch of nonstop flights between Muscat and Taif, marking its first new route of 2026.
China Airlines inaugurates the first nonstop service between Taipei (TPE) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
China Southern Airlines has resumed its seasonal service between Guangzhou (CAN) and Perth (PER).
This week, Air Canada announced four new transatlantic routes for summer 2026, plus the resumption of a halted flight.
Gatwick Airport recently increased passenger numbers by 22.7%. In response, Air Arabia will operate the only LGW-Sharjah nonstop.
Porter Airlines launches round-trip service today between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Nassau, The Bahamas.
WestJet today announced significant upgrades to its domestic and international route networks.
Arajet inaugurates its first entry into the U.S. Midwest and its fifth U.S. destination, with flights to Chicago O’Hare.
Finnair adds new routes to its 2026 schedule, enhancing connections from the U.S. to major Nordic and European cities via HEL.
Emirates will add early-morning arrivals and Nairobi departures to enhance connectivity to key European destinations.
Porter Airlines begins round-trip service today between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
IndiGo has announced the launch of flights to Riyadh (RUH) in Saudi Arabia.
Alaska Airlines is doubling down on its West Coast strategy with a major network expansion, announcing 13 new nonstop routes.
After launching flights to Texas, EVA Air is looking to increase its flight frequencies to New York and Seattle-Tacoma.
Air Canada announces an expansion at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, introducing new routes to U.S. and domestic destinations.
Qatar Airways’ first flight to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport has landed.
Air France has announced plans to introduce Las Vegas to its network from its hub at Paris CDG.
Riyadh Air has confirmed that it will make its initial flight on October 26, 2025, linking Riyadh with London Heathrow.
This service makes London IndiGo's second destination in the United Kingdom, following the launch of service to Manchester.
Air Transat has unveiled major network expansions for its Summer 2026 program, including three new international routes.
Neos suspends its Amritsar–Milan–Toronto service due to "international geopolitical instability" and plummeting demand.
IndiGo has announced that it intends to resume flights between India and China later this month.
Southwest Airlines has announced it will start flying to Anchorage, Alaska, in the first half of 2026.
Turkish Airlines has confirmed its intention to begin nonstop flights to Yerevan, Armenia.
British Airways expands its transatlantic network with the launch of a new nonstop service from London, England, to St. Louis, US.
United will modernize its Guam hub with a new Boeing 737-8 fleet and an upgraded airport lobby.
Emirates is enhancing its London Heathrow Airport operations by adding six extra flights per week.
Breeze Airways will expand its operations outside of the U.S. for the first time in early 2026.
Pakistan International Airlines is set to resume flights to the United Kingdom next month.
Cathay Pacific is further expanding its North American network with five nonstop weekly flights to Seattle next spring.
IndiGo has officially announced Athens as the first city to be served with its upcoming Airbus A321XLR.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will operate flights to an extensive number of destinations for the upcoming winter season.
Avianca has announced that its new Business Class Américas is now available on more than 80 international routes.
United expands its winter schedule, introducing new services to 15 U.S. cities. The airline
Alaska Airlines is expanding its route network with a new nonstop flight to Reykjavík, starting from May 28, 2026.
Dallas Fort Worth International will expand its global connections in May 2026 with the addition of nonstop service to Amman.
Turkish Airlines has announced the launch of flights between Istanbul and Dublin for the Winter 2025 season.
Frontier Airlines has committed to being the leading low-fare airline across the top 20 U.S. metro areas.
Beginning on September 28, KLM will run seven weekly flights between Tel Aviv and Amsterdam using a Boeing 737-900.
Finnair will expand its Southern European network in the summer of 2026 with three new destinations.
China Southern Airlines will make history by operating more scheduled flights between Guangzhou and Sydney.
British Airways is pushing forward with one of its most significant schedule boosts in years.
SAS Scandinavian Airlines will reintroduce flights between Copenhagen and Tel Aviv in October.
The long-frozen air corridor between India and China is opening again after more than five years of closed skies.
JetBlue expands its winter schedule with new leisure-focused routes, including Vero Beach, Fla., and resuming Daytona Beach.
Air India (AI) will halt scheduled flights between New Delhi and Washington, D.C., from September 1.
American launches six new routes to Europe and South America for next summer, along with expanded premium travel service to Tokyo.
Air Transat (AT) has announced the launch of winter nonstop flights to Rio De Janeiro from Montreal and Toronto.
Emirates is set to launch a fourth daily service to London Gatwick Airport using the Airbus A350-900.
Alaska Airlines unveils a new Dreamliner livery as it expands transatlantic with new flights to London and Reykjavik.
Cathay Pacific is back in Brussels, restarting its nonstop flights between Hong Kong and the Belgian capital after a long break.
Hong Kong Airlines will launch nonstop flights from Hong Kong to Melbourne from December 12, 2025.
Wizz Air intends to grow its operations in Poland and will base two additional aircraft in the country.
Alaska Airlines is spreading its wings further across the West Coast this winter with seven fresh nonstop routes.
Malaysian budget carrier Batik Air operated its inaugural flight between Subang and Bangkok on July 28, 2025.
SWISS has officially revealed that Boston Logan International Airport will be the launch destination for its brand-new A350-900.
Nordwind Airlines has launched nonstop flights between Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport and the North Korean capital.
Condor has released its summer 2026 flight schedule, focusing on popular holiday long-haul destinations and increased frequencies.
JetBlue has announced the strengthening of its presence at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
American Airlines will launch its Premium Economy service on the transcontinental route between New York and Los Angeles.
Hawaiian is expanding its winter schedule to meet increasing demand on key routes from Honolulu, Los Angeles, and Sydney.
China Airlines has announced a new nonstop service between Taipei and Phoenix starting from December 3, 2025.
Finnair marked a significant milestone today, celebrating 10 years since launching nonstop service between Chicago and Helsinki.
Last week, Air Transat operated its first-ever flight connecting Canada to Valencia, Spain.
Air Europa operates its inaugural Flight from Abu Dhabi to Madrid under a wet lease agreement with Etihad Airways.
Porter Airlines has announced its first flights to destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Costa Rica for the winter season.
This week, United announced 24 new nonstop flights to some of the season's most anticipated college football matchups.
Wizz Air is shutting down its 6-year Abu Dhabi operation due to geopolitical instability and airspace closure.
It’s out with Avelo, and in with Breeze, with new service to California, Oregon, and Washington to begin in March 2026.
Frontier Airlines is continuing its nationwide growth with the launch of 15 new routes this fall, beginning in October 2025.
Spirit announces a new nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Key West International Airport.