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Malaysia Airlines expands Asian and long haul operations

07/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-8 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Malaysia Airlines is expanding its footprint with the return of direct flights to Fukuoka, Japan, and the launch of new services to Shenzhen and Changsha, China. Along with a few capacity boosts to boot. As part of this expansion, the airline will introduce new services between Kuala Lumpur and Shenzhen and Changsha in China, alongside the resumption of services to … [Read more...]

ITA Airways joins Star Alliance

31/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

ITA Airways joins Star Alliance - Image, Star Alliance

In a move surprising exactly no one, ITA Airways has formally joined Star Alliance. ITA Airways marked its entry into the Alliance during a ceremony held at the Piazza di Spagna Lounge, Rome Fiumicino Airport Terminal 3. The ceremony was presided over by ITA Airways Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Joerg Eberhart, Star Alliance Chief Executive Officer Theo … [Read more...]

Air France launches London Gatwick to Paris Charles de Gaulle service

31/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Air France launches London Gatwick to Paris CDG services -Image, Air France

Air France has launched a new twice-daily service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and London Gatwick. The new route is operated by an Airbus A220, strengthening Air France’s commitment to enhancing connectivity between the United Kingdom and the airline’s global network, allowing passengers from the South of England and London to easily access Paris and beyond. The … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines to launch Western Sydney Airport International Service

27/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900 at Changi Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Supporting the launch of commercial services at Western Sydney  (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, Singapore Airlines will launch a daily service in November 2026. The new service will commence on 23rd November 2026, using its Airbus A350-900 medium-haul aircraft, which features 303 seats in two cabin classes: 40 in Business Class and 263 in Economy Class. Planned … [Read more...]

British Airways plans new long-haul routes, with service boosts to match

17/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

British Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner approaching Heathrow - Image, Economy Clas and Beyond

It seems that British Airways is on an expansion path again, this time adding Melbourne, Australia, and Colombo, Sri Lanka, to its network. In addition, the airline will add more winter flights to Cape Town (South Africa), Haneda (Tokyo), Bridgetown (Barbados), Kingston (Jamaica), and San Jose (Costa Rica). The new schedule reflects a nine per cent growth in British … [Read more...]

Iberia readies itself for a busy Easter period and adds capacity on core routes

12/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Iberia Airbus A320neo - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It's coming up to Easter soon (yes, people, check the diaries). As such, Iberia and its associated airlines have prepared a lot of capacity during that time. Just under 1.2 million seats or so. Iberia Airbus A320neo at Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond In what the airline defines as the Easter period (27th March to 7th April), … [Read more...]

Qantas to add Las Vegas to its network map

25/02/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Qantas is heading off to Las Vegas - Image, Qantas

Qantas is adding a new route between a new route to the USA, with Las Vegas being the next destination The new service will be a seasonal service, operating between Sydney and Las Vegas from 29 December 2026 to 12 March 2027. Qantas will be the first airline in the world to operate a non-stop scheduled route between Australia and Las Vegas. The new service will save … [Read more...]

Etihad to an send Airbus A380 to Bangkok

25/02/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Etihad Airbus A380-800 on Final Approach to London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

For those of us who love the double-decker whalejet, Etihad Airways is planning to operate an Airbus A380 on its Abu Dhabi - Bangkok route from late October. The aircraft will operate on Etihad’s evening daily service between Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, further strengthening connectivity between Southeast Asia, the Middle East and … [Read more...]

Malaysia Airlines to add a third daily service to Doha

21/02/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 taxiing out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Malaysia Airlines is enhancing connectivity between Malaysia and the Middle East with the introduction of a third daily non-stop service between Kuala Lumpur and Doha. Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  This new frequency increases operations on the Kuala Lumpur - Doha route from two flights a day to three, bringing 21 flights a week … [Read more...]

Iberia to offer over 1.2 million seats to the USA this summer

20/02/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Iberia Airbus A330 pushing back at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Iberia is putting its hopes in US traffic, with the airline offering over 1.2 million seats this summer between Spain and the USA. With the Northern Summer season coming along quickly (starting 29th March), Iberia is offering up to 166 flights a week (22 up from last year), making 1,280,254 seats available. This growth is part of the development of the airline's 2030 … [Read more...]

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