New Chapter to Europe: Direct Flights to Prague from August 1, 2026
Starlux Airlines launches its first-ever European route with three-weekly Taipei–Prague flights from August 1, making the Taiwanese carrier only the second airline to serve Prague nonstop from Taiwan.
AirAsia X goes global with launch of Kuala Lumpur-Bahrain-London route
AirAsia X returns to London Gatwick after 14 years, launching a one-stop Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–London service on June 26 at four-weekly frequency before ramping to daily in September.
Air Canada Launches Montreal–Catania, Canada's First Nonstop to Sicily
Air Canada launches the first-ever scheduled service from Canada to Sicily, with three-weekly Montreal–Catania flights starting June 4 aboard a Boeing 787-8.
Beijing to Introduce Multiple Direct Flights to Europe
Air China launches daily Beijing Daxing–Milan Malpensa service on June 13, its first long-haul European route from Beijing's second airport, complementing the existing PEK–MXP service.
Air Transat Launches Toronto–Tirana, North America's Only Nonstop to Albania
Air Transat opens the only North America–Albania nonstop route with weekly Toronto–Tirana service from June 18, using an A330-200.
Air Transat Launches Montreal–Agadir, a North American First for Morocco
Air Transat becomes the first North American carrier to serve Agadir nonstop, launching weekly Montreal–Agadir flights on June 12 using an A321LR.
Air Canada Opens Montreal–Palma de Mallorca Summer Service
Air Canada becomes only the second North American airline to serve Mallorca nonstop, opening three-weekly Montreal–Palma de Mallorca flights on June 17 with a Boeing 787-8.
Jazeera Adds Kuwait – London Luton From July 2026
Jazeera Airways announced nonstop service between Kuwait City and London Luton Airport starting 8 July 2026 — the carrier's longest-ever route and London Luton's new longest service — with fares from KD239 (approx. US$774) round-trip.
Air Canada Resumes Toronto–Shanghai After Six Years
Air Canada resumes nonstop Toronto–Shanghai Pudong service on June 3, six years after the pandemic forced its cancellation, restoring Canada's only direct link to China's commercial capital on a four-weekly Boeing 787-9.
Vietjet Launches First European Route, Connecting Hanoi With Prague
VietJet Air will launch twice-weekly Hanoi–Prague service from October 10, 2026, creating the first scheduled direct air connection between Vietnam and the Czech Republic and marking the budget carrier's inaugural European destination.
Pegasus Resumes Istanbul–Damascus Flights
Pegasus Airlines resumes Istanbul Sabiha Göçen–Damascus flights from June 3 with four weekly frequencies, restoring a key Turkey–Syria link absent for years.
Pegasus Resumes Istanbul–Aleppo Service
Pegasus Airlines resumes Istanbul Sabiha Göçen–Aleppo service from June 2 with three weekly flights, marking the Turkish LCC's return to Syria after years of conflict-era suspension.
Riyadh Air Begins Scheduled Passenger Service From July 2026
Riyadh Air opens public ticket sales and transitions to full commercial Boeing 787-9 operations on Riyadh–London Heathrow from July 1, completing the Saudi startup's long-awaited commercial launch.
Dan Air Launches Bucharest–Yerevan, Romania's First Direct to Armenia
Dan Air launches twice-weekly Bucharest–Yerevan service from July 4, providing Romania's first regular direct scheduled link to the Armenian capital.
DAN AIR Launches Bucharest–Tbilisi Service in July 2026
Dan Air adds twice-weekly Bucharest–Tbilisi service from July 4, opening a new direct link between Romania and the Georgian capital as part of its Caucasus push.
El Al Returns To Latin America With Subsidized Argentina Route – Aviation Week
El Al Israel Airlines will launch twice-weekly nonstop service between Tel Aviv and Buenos Aires in November 2026, becoming the only direct air link between Israel and Argentina and the carrier's return to South America after a 15-year absence.
SWISS Expands India Network with New Nonstop Bengaluru–Zurich Service – Lufthansa Group Newsroom
Swiss International Air Lines announced on May 19, 2026 that it will launch nonstop Zurich–Bengaluru service from October 25, making Bengaluru the airline's first southern India destination and third Indian city after Delhi and Mumbai.
DAN AIR Adds Bucharest–Amman Flights in July 2026
Romania's DAN AIR will launch three-times-weekly Bucharest–Amman service from 1 July 2026, part of a four-destination Middle East and Caucasus expansion that positions the private carrier as one of Eastern Europe's most active operators in underserved markets.
Romanian carrier DAN AIR launches flights between Bucharest and Yerevan
Romania's DAN AIR will launch twice-weekly Bucharest–Yerevan flights from 1 July 2026, opening a new direct Romania–Armenia connection as part of the carrier's push into underserved Caucasus and Middle East markets.
Vietnam Airlines announces launch of direct service connecting Việt Nam and Sri Lanka
Vietnam Airlines will launch three-times-weekly nonstop flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo from October 2026 using Airbus A321 aircraft, joining Vietjet Air in opening the first-ever direct full-service air corridor between Vietnam and Sri Lanka.