With the delivery of three Boeing 787-9 aircraft to the airline, Riyadh Air has opened public ticket sales for five destinations as it begins its commercial service. The five destinations being served initially by Riyadh Air (after London Heathrow) are: Jeddah, - 14th June Dubai, UAE - 18th June Cairo, Egypt  - 25th June Madrid, Spain -  17th July … [Read more...]

Supporting growth and policies is in the game for the Cathay Group, with Cathay Pacific planning to launch services to Almaty, Kazakhstan. Cathay Pacific has announced plans to launch direct flights to Almaty, Kazakhstan’s commercial and cultural capital, in the first quarter of 2027. The airline plans to operate three flights per week using an Airbus A330-300 aircraft, … [Read more...]

Connectivity continues to grow, with American Airlines launching its service between Budapest and Philadelphia, reconnecting Hungary to the USA with a nonstop flight. Rebuilding transatlantic connections at Budapest Airport. American Airlines returns with a daily link to Philadelphia, making more than 100 destinations in North America and the Caribbean accessible from … [Read more...]

United Airlines is trying to be big in Japan as it announces a service uplift and a new service between San Francisco and Sapporo, as well as a daily Chicago-Tokyo-Narita flight. The airline will launch the first nonstop service from the continental U.S. to Sapporo, Japan, as well as a new route between Chicago and Tokyo-Narita. With the two new routes, United will … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways is continuing to restore its network across the Middle East, with the airline resuming its double-daily passenger flights to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The reintroduction of Abu Dhabi services, now in operation, expands Qatar Airways’ operations in the UAE to three destinations, alongside Dubai and Sharjah. The service follows … [Read more...]

New routes are on the menu at Qatar Airways, as it plans to launch services to Caracas, Venezuela, and Bogotá, Colombia, from July 2026. Qatar Airways Boeing 777-200LR - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The new routes to Caracas, Venezuela, and Bogotá, Colombia, are due to commence from 22 July 2026. The service represents a significant milestone for the airline, as … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines isn't resting on its laurels and is preparing to introduce new services, as well as expanding its operations. The airline will progressively increase the frequencies on flights between Singapore and Manchester, Milan, Munich, and London Gatwick in the coming months to meet the strong demand on these routes and enhance connectivity options at its … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways is working on its regional operations and strengthening its network, with the reintroduction of services in the Middle East. Over the past week, the airline has added the following back to its network: Dubai (commenced 23rd April) Sharjah (commenced 23rd April) Damascus (commenced 1st May) Bahrain (commenced 1st May) Kozhikode (commenced … [Read more...]

For those who are looking for breaks in the autumn, there's good news with easyJet launching nine new routes across its UK network. The airline is launching flights from Birmingham, Belfast, Luton, Newcastle, Southend and Southampton, along with package holidays, on the following routes and frequencies: … [Read more...]