It appears that Etihad Airways is responding to Wizz Air's withdrawal from the market, with seven new routes being announced. The move is to expand the Etihad network, whilst supporting the growth of point-to-point traffic directly to Abu Dhabi. The flights are set to go on sale over the next few days, and services will begin in March 2026, with Medina to start … [Read more...]
American Airlines lines up winter routes from Chicago, Philadelphia and Miami
With summer in full swing, it's the perfect time to think about winter sun, with American Airlines lining up new routes for the winter season to Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America. Let's go city to city to see what's being offered. Chicago Starting 26th October, American Airlines will launch a new daily service from O'Hare to Mexico City, with a daily service … [Read more...]
Wizz Air to fold its Abu Dhabi operation
It appears that Wizz Air is abandoning its Abu Dhabi subsidiary, with the group planning to suspend its operations. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Airbus A321neo - Image, Wizz Air Instead, Wizz Air Holdings is to focus on Central and Eastern Europe and select Western European markets. This decision follows a reassessment of market dynamics, operational challenges, and geopolitical … [Read more...]
British Airways to add three new shorthaul routes from Gatwick and City airport
For the upcoming winter season, British Airways is trying to convince passengers onto shorthaul routes from Gatwick and London City Airport. BA Euroflyer, British Airways’ Gatwick-based subsidiary, will operate year-round services to the capital of Morocco, Rabat, and the Austrian city break destination, Graz, from the 2025 winter season, whilst BA Cityflyer, British … [Read more...]
Norse Atlantic Airways continues its Thai push
Norse Atlantic Airways is trying some new things for the upcoming winter season, with a further push towards Thailand, with three new routes. Manchester - Bangkok For those of you who wish to escape the grimness of a winter up north to a warm Bangkok winter, Norse will be starting a new weekly service between Manchester and Bangkok. With over 100,000 passengers … [Read more...]
Turkish Airlines to launch services to London Stansted
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
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
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
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
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...]