Emirates is preparing to re-link Damascus (Syria) back its network. The move comes after flights were suspended in 2012, with the return only authorised in conjunction with the United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority. It also follows FlyDubai reentering the market. Emirates is planning a phased reintroduction into service, with flights commencing from … [Read more...]

For those looking for an improved passenger experience, Etihad Airways is planning to introduce its Airbus A350-1000 aircraft during the winter season, then converting the operation to all A350 flights. On its way to a land down under soon - Image, Etihad. Beginning 1 October 2025, the A350 will join the Sydney schedule on select flights, complementing the Boeing 787-9 … [Read more...]

For the winter season, Cathay Pacific will add a service between Hong Kong and Adelaide. Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900  The winter sun route will return on 11 November, operating three times a week until 27th March 2026. Planned operations are: CX173 DEPART HKG 22:30 ARRIVE ADL 10:30+1 CX174 DEPART ADL 12:00 ARRIVE 17:40 Operates 11th November 2025 from Hong Kong … [Read more...]

It seems that Aer Lingus is going to try something different, with a new seasonal service to Cancún, Mexico. This new route will start on 6 January 2026, operating through to 29 April 2026. The new route from Dublin to Cancún will operate 3 times weekly on the airline’s A330-300 aircraft, offering Irish holidaymakers a seamless route to the warmth and vibrant cultural … [Read more...]

In an interesting move, STARLUX Airlines is planning to launch a new route between Taipei’s Taoyuan Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The service, pending final government approvals, would begin early next year, with three to four flights a week. The exact dates have not been disclosed at the time of writing. When it starts opertions, it will be … [Read more...]

Etihad Airways has selected a new US Gateway - and it's Charlotte, NC. Etihad Boeing 787-9 in its "Greenliner" livery - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. In a listing of firsts, it will be the first airline in the Middle Eastern region to fly a direct service to Charlotte. You will have to wait a while, as the airline is planning to launch the service on the 4th May … [Read more...]

Emirates is expanding its network again, this time taking the airline to Hangzhou.  Hangzhou will be Emirates fifth destination in the Chinese Mainland, with the airline also serving Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. The new service will launch on the 30th of July, with a daily service. Planned operations are: EK310 DEPART DXB  09:40 ARRIVE HGH 22:00 EK311 … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways is increasing capacity to North and South America, with them adding flights to Toronto and São Paulo. With demand continuing to grow, the airline will serve Toronto Pearson Airport with five weekly flights from 19 June 2025 (increasing to daily in the winter timetable) and São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport with 17 weekly flights from 25 June … [Read more...]

Ascend Airways UK has successfully operated the inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Freetown, Sierra Leone on behalf of Air Sierra Leone. This introduction of this flight marks a re-establishment of direct air connectivity between the two countries after a 12-year hiatus. The historic flight took place on April 26, with the return journey from Freetown on April … [Read more...]

It's been long rumoured, but it seems that Virgin Atlantic is ready to add Seoul, South Korea to its network, as well as working on the eastern part of its network. The flight is finally going ahead, as part of the Korean Air/Asiana Airlines merger, as part of the competition concerns on the route. You will have to wait as it is timetabled to begin on 31st March … [Read more...]