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Turkish Airlines to launch services to London Stansted

03/07/2025 by Kevincm 1 Comment

Airplane Art - Turkish Airlines Airbus A321 departing Dublin Airport

Turkish Airlines is adding a new route to its network, serving London Stansted Airport. The carrier will add 14 weekly flights a week between Istanbul Airport and Stansted, providing connectivity to North East London, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and beyond, whilst providing feed to Turkish Airlines' global hub. With the addition of London Stansted, Turkish Airlines … [Read more...]

Etihad Airways adds seasonal flights to Krakow, Poland and Salalah, Oman

02/07/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Etihad Airbus A321LR - Image, Etihad

Etihad Airways continues to expand its network, this time adding seasonal flights to Krakow, Poland and Salalah, Oman. Etihad Airbus A321LR - Image, Etihad Kraków will be Etihad's second destination in Poland (with Warsaw currently being served), operating three times a week between 15th June and 5th September 2026. Planned operations are as follows: EY163 DEPART AUH … [Read more...]

Emirates expands its Premium Economy/Retrofitted Aircraft rollout, with further route expansions

01/07/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Emirates Airbus A380 taxiing at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

With Emirates continuing its retrofitted aircraft rollout (which has involved the installation of premium economy seats, new business products, as well as refreshing First and business class), more seating capacity is being released. Emirates’ latest schedule enhancements, all effective from 26 October, include: Ramping up operations to Milan with the addition of a … [Read more...]

LEVEL sets out its increased Winter 25/26 flight programme

30/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

LEVEL Airbus A330-200 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Whilst we're heading into the summer season, Spanish carrier LEVEL is thinking about Winter 2025/26.  Between 26 October 2025 and 28 March 2026, LEVEL will offer 51% more seats than in the previous winter, whilst consolidating its position at Barcelona El Prat Airport. During the peak winter months, the airline will reach record levels of activity on virtually all of … [Read more...]

Oman Air joins oneworld alliance

30/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Oman Air Airbus A330 taxing at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

The alliance's memberships shift again, with Oman Air joining the oneworld alliance. Oman Air becomes the 15th member of oneworld, providing the alliance with a new hub in the Middle East and creating new opportunities for global travel. It will be a full member of the oneworld alliance. The airline, with its hub at Muscat International Airport, serves 42 destinations … [Read more...]

Scandinavian Airlines to return to Mumbai!

25/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

SAS Airbus A330 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is preparing to relaunch a route to somewhere it hasn't been for 17 years - Mumbai, India. The move comes as the airline works to expand its intercontinental network, strengthening ties between India and Scandinavia, with smooth transfers to Europe and North America. The route will be a year-round operation, launching on 2nd June 2026.  … [Read more...]

Emirates to add third daily service to Barcelona

21/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Emirates Boeing 777-300ER at Hamburg Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Emirates continues to expand capacity in Spain, with the airline planning to add a third daily flight to Barcelona. The new timetable looks a little like this : … [Read more...]

China Eastern to add Auckland to Buenos Aires service

20/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

China Eastern Airlines Boeing 777-300ER climbing out of Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

China Eastern Airlines is launching something very different - a service from Shanghai to Buenos Aires, operating via Auckland. China Eastern Airlines plans to connect its hub at Shanghai Pudong Airport to Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport via Auckland Airport, starting from December 2025, subject to governmental approvals.  This marks an expansion of China Eastern's services … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific launches its Munich route, as it goes into full force for the summer season

16/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 parked at Hong Kong International Airport at night - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It's a busy time for Hong Kong's home airline, as Cathay Pacific commences operations on its latest long-haul route, operating to Munich. The move comes after the launch of its seasonal flights to Rome on 5 June and ahead of its return to Brussels on 3 August. The new route operates four times a week between Hong Kong and Munich, with an Airbus A350-900 providing the … [Read more...]

Finnair eyes a return to Toronto in 2026

11/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Finnair Airbus A330-300 Unikko Arriving at Chicago O'Hare International - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.

After a break of 11 years, Finnair is eyeing a return to Canada. Finnair is planning to restart operations to Toronto, Canada. The airline will commence operations on the Helsinki Vantaa - Toronto Pearson International route on 4 May 2026, flying three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays. Planned operations are: AY031 DEPART HEL 16:50 ARRIVE YYZ … [Read more...]

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