It seems the power of being popular works at Delta, with SkyMiles Members and Delta employees choosing which new European destination would join the airline’s global network. And they have spoken. Thousands of votes were cast, but the winners were split, with Members choosing Sardinia and employees choosing Malta. Both islands will join Delta’s map in Summer 2026. … [Read more...]
Wizz Air to close its Vienna base
It seems that the Vienna base meant nothing to Wizz Air, as the airline prepares to shutter its base there, blaming rising costs. The base will be gradually closed, with the process taking place in two phases: two aircraft and two routes – to Bilbao and London Gatwick - will be withdrawn on 26 October 2025. Three remaining aircraft and the rest of the routes will cease … [Read more...]
Emirates to add Premium Economy to all Dubai – New York flights
Emirates is continuing its Premium Economy push, with the announcement that the airline's Airbus A380 services between Dubai and New York JFK will all feature four cabin classes, including its Premium Economy cabin. The re-configured A380 aircraft to operate as EK201/202 and EK205/206 will offer seats in First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class, … [Read more...]
Air Canada to serve Palma de Mallorca as its first A321XLR route
Air Canada has unveiled its first route for its upcoming Airbus A321XLR. And it's Montreal to Palma de Mallorca. The delivery of the first of the Airbus A321XLR fleet will begin in the first quarter of 2026. In June 2026, Air Canada will commence service from Montréal to Mallorca for the summer season. Planned operations are as … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways deepens its codeshare relationship with China Southern Airlines
Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have announced an expansion of their codeshare partnership, with an increase in frequencies between Doha and Beijing ahead of the Golden Week holiday period in China. Starting 16 October 2025, Qatar Airways will place its "QR" code on China Southern’s three weekly direct flights between Beijing Daxing and Doha. Similarly, China … [Read more...]
Delta to add two European routes from Boston
Delta Air Lines is expanding its long-haul operation out of Boston, with Madrid and Nice joining the airline's network. Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-900neo - Image, Delta Madrid will launch on 16th May, while Nice will commence operations on 17th May. The service to Madrid will operate daily, while the service to Nice will fly three times a week, on Tuesdays, … [Read more...]
Finnair adds further four new Southern European routes for Summer 2026
For those of you who want to explore Southern Europe from Finland, there's good news - Finnair is adding four new destinations to its network. Finnair will strengthen its Southern European network and start scheduled flights to Catania, Florence, Valencia and the Greek island of Kos in summer 2026. Catania, Florence and Valencia are new destinations, while Kos has been … [Read more...]
Japan Airlines adds additional capacity for International and Domestic routes
Japan Airlines is adding extra capacity for the winter timetable, with some routes getting some useful capacity changes. Let's dive in For those heading between Tokyo-Narita and Melbourne (Australia), there's good news as the service will see an uplift from three flights a week to a daily service. Meanwhile, the Tokyo-Narita and Shanghai-Pudong route will be … [Read more...]
British Airways lines up destinations for Summer 2026
As we enter the Late Summer Bank Holiday in England, British Airways is lining up flights for Summer 2026, with a focus on long-haul routes. Let's take a look at what's being offered. North America As usual, there's a lot of connectivity to the USA, with some bumps in capacity. Miami - Reintroduction of Double-Daily service between London Heathrow to Miami … [Read more...]
Shenzhen Airlines to add service to Melbourne Airport
Star Alliance member Shenzhen Airlines is preparing to jet off to Melbourne as the southern hemisphere summer heats up. Shenzhen Airlines Airbus A3303-300 - N509FZ, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons This will be the first Australian destination for Shenzhen Airlines. When the service commences, it will be Melbourne Airport’s 40th international carrier and the tenth … [Read more...]