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American Airlines annouces a new Chicago – Tokyo Route

02/07/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

American Airlines Boeing 787-9 on final approach to Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

After a day of leaks, American Airlines has finally confirmed it is to launch a route between Chicago O'Hare and Tokyo Narita Airport. The route will launch on 27th March 2027, with the route becoming the airline's 11th "long haul" destination from Chicago O'Hare, operating daily from the Midwest hub. This route has been launched under American's and Japan Airlines' … [Read more...]

British Airways and Porter Airlines enter a codeshare agreement – Avios and Tier Points ahead

25/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

British Airways and Porter Airlines of Canada have entered into a codeshare agreement, expanding on the interline agreement between them. The new codeshare agreement will provide British Airways customers with seamless access to travel on selected Porter Airlines domestic routes. British Airways customers will be able to book flights to 17 destinations in Canada, … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways restores 85% of its network, with boosted connections out of the United Kingdom and Ireland

18/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER

With things settling down, Qatar Airways has been busy rebuilding capacity with its network, with 85% of the network restored. The milestone was reached with the launch of the airline's summer 2026 schedule this week, which sees more than 140 daily departures from Doha to over 160 destinations worldwide. It delivers a target the Group set itself earlier this year, at … [Read more...]

Qantas confirms “Project Sunrise’s” first route – Sydney to London in late 2027

17/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Image Description: Qantas Airways Project Sunrise Reveal Client: Qantas Date Taken: 17th June 2026 Picture Credit: Stuart Bailey

At an event in Toulouse, Qantas confirmed it plans to launch its world-first non-stop services between Sydney and London from October 2027, the first time the Kangaroo Route has ever been flown without stops from Australia's east coast. Today’s announcement comes as the national carrier unveiled its first Airbus A350-1000ULR in Qantas livery at Airbus’ manufacturing … [Read more...]

Scandinavian Airlines adds further codeshares with Garuda Indonesia and Aerolíneas Argentinas

12/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

SAS launches new codesare - images SAS

It seems that Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has been busy, announcing two new codeshare agreements with Garuda Indonesia and Aerolíneas Argentinas. The Garuda Indonesia codeshare will offer seamless travel options to and from Jakarta (CGK) and Bali (DPS), as well as Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo, with convenient connections via Amsterdam, Tokyo Haneda and, from Winter … [Read more...]

Japan Airlines updates its long haul operations, as well as some passenger experience improvements

11/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Japan Airlines Airbus A350 - Image, JAL

It seems Japan Airlines is going all-in with its long-haul programme, with the latest changes to the network, as well as some nice passenger experience touches. Airbus A350-1000 deployments JAL's Airbus A350-1000 operation expands, with the type flying 14 flights across 5 routes. They now include: Toyko Haneda - New York (as JL6, JL4 /JL5, JL3) Tokyo Haneda - … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways to return to Philadelphia from 1st August

10/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 at Frankfurt Airport. Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It seems that Qatar Airways wants to wander the streets of Philadelphia - or at least the runways of the airport as the airline plans its return to the city in August. Qatar Airways will restart services from 1st August 2026, offering a daily service between Doha and Philadelphia.  The reinstated service expands the airline’s North American network to 14 destinations, … [Read more...]

Riyadh Air opens bookings for five destinations

09/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Riyadh Air First 787-9 Welcome Ceronomy - Image, Riyadh Air

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...]

Cathay Pacific to launch services to Almaty, Kazakhstan

02/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Cathay Pacfic Airbus A330-300 - Image, Cathay Group

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...]

American Airlines takes off to Budapest

22/05/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

hoto caption: 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 Hungary.

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...]

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