Twain-based STARLUX Airlines is preparing to strike out to Europe, with its first destination being Prague. STARLUX will initially operate the route from 1st August, operating three times a week between Taipei and Prague, with it scaling to four times a week in Ocotober Planned operations are as follows: JX101 DEPART TPE 00:10 ARRIVE PRG 07:50 JX102 DEPART PRG 10:20 … [Read more...]

It has been rumoured for weeks now, but it seems that Aer Lingus is to suspend its UK operation that is based in Manchester. Aer Lingus' Manchester transatlantic will wind down operations as of 31st March 2026. The Manchester -New York operations will cease earlier, on 23rd February 2026. The airline plans to operate a service from Dublin to Barbados (subject to … [Read more...]

For those who want snow and Japanese culture to match, Air Canada is lining up a new service between Vancouver and Sapporo, Japan. Flights will operate from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sapporo’s New Chitose Hokkaido Airport (CTS), making it the only carrier to serve Sapporo and North America. Planned operations are as follows: AC55 DEPART YVR 13:25 … [Read more...]

Chinese carrier China Southern Airlines is to launch a route between Beijing and Helsinki after a five-year break. The route is a resumption of one that was operated five years ago, as conditions have improved enough for China Southern to take an interest in the destination. China Southern will operate the route between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Helsinki … [Read more...]

It seems that growth is on the agenda, with Emirates adding further capacity between Dubai and Manila. The airline will add four extra flights a week between the two destinations from 2nd April. The planned operations are: EK330 DEPART DXB 12:25 ARRIVE MNL 01:25+1 EK331 DEPART MNL 03:25 ARRIVE DXB 08:25 Commences 2nd April Operates from Dubai on Mondays, … [Read more...]

TAP Air Portugal is looking to its northern base in Porto, as it strengthens its operations at the airport. TAP Air Portugal Airbus A320.  Routes and Networks For this winter, TAP is offering 135 direct flights per week from Porto to destinations, including 13 weekly flights to four intercontinental destinations: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, New York and Luanda. This … [Read more...]

Emirates is once again expanding its footprint, with plans to connect Dubai and Helsinki together. The airline plans to use its latest aircraft to join the fleet - the Airbus A350-900 - on this route from the 1st October 2026. Planned operations are as follows EK167 DEPART DXB 08:45 ARRIVE HEL 14:55 EK168 DEPART HEL 16:45 ARRIVE DXB 02:00+1 Commences 1st October … [Read more...]

Indian Airline IndiGo continues its international expansion, with the airline targeting a new route between Delhi and London Heathrow. Norse Atlantic, flying for IndiGo - Image, Norse Atlantic Airways  The new route between  Delhi and London Heathrow will start on the 2nd February 2026. The airline will fly five times a week on the route using its Boeing  787 … [Read more...]

Under "routes I didn't expect to see", this is high amongst them, with Finnair striking out to Australia, with plans to serve Melbourne. The route will launch next autumn in 2026. This route will be operated daily from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and will utilise an Airbus A350-900, configured with their … [Read more...]