Jet2 Launches Birmingham–Tunisia for Summer 2027, Making Its First-Ever Entry into the Country
Jet2 has announced its first-ever flights to Tunisia, launching from Birmingham and four other UK airports to Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport from May 2027 in a package-holiday expansion.
Air Transat Launches Toronto–Accra, Connecting Canada Directly to Ghana Twice Weekly
Air Transat launched twice-weekly nonstop flights from Toronto Pearson to Accra on June 17, adding Ghana to Canada's transatlantic map alongside the simultaneous Montreal–Dakar launch.
Norse Atlantic to Launch London Gatwick–Phuket Nonstop This Winter, Expanding UK–Thailand Program
Norse Atlantic Airways announced a new three-times-weekly London Gatwick–Phuket nonstop for winter 2026/27, adding Phuket to its UK portfolio alongside existing Gatwick–Bangkok service starting December 2026.
Riyadh Air Launches Daily Riyadh–Dubai Flights as New Saudi Carrier Expands Rapidly
Riyadh Air launched daily Boeing 787-9 flights between Riyadh and Dubai on June 18, the Saudi startup's third scheduled route as it builds toward a 100-destination network.
Air Canada Opens Halifax–Brussels Nonstop, Its Second European Route From Atlantic Canada
Air Canada launched seasonal three-times-weekly Halifax–Brussels nonstops on June 18, 2026, making Brussels the second international destination ever from Halifax after London Heathrow.
Air Transat Launches Montreal–Dakar, First Direct Flight Between Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa
Air Transat inaugurated the first-ever direct flights between Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa on June 18, linking Montreal and Dakar with twice-weekly A321LR service in a historic milestone hailed by officials of both countries.
Alaska Airlines Launches First-Ever Anchorage–Boston Nonstop, an 8-Hour Domestic Route on the 737 MAX
Alaska Airlines launched the first-ever nonstop between Anchorage and Boston on June 13, opening a brand-new domestic market with weekly Saturday flights through mid-August.
Etihad Airways Resumes Abu Dhabi–Zanzibar Flights With A320neo After Two-Year Absence
Etihad Airways resumed Abu Dhabi–Zanzibar flights in mid-June 2026 with the A320neo, reviving a route last served in 2023 as demand for the Indian Ocean island grows.
Etihad Launches First-Ever Abu Dhabi–Palma de Mallorca Flights, a Route Dubai Has Never Served
Etihad Airways became the first airline to offer nonstop flights from Abu Dhabi to Palma de Mallorca on June 12, beating even Dubai to the Balearic Islands with a three-weekly A321LR service.
Etihad Airways Launches Abu Dhabi–Kraków Route, UAE's First Direct Air Link to Poland's Cultural Capital
Etihad Airways launched Abu Dhabi's first-ever direct link to Krakow on June 11, operating three weekly flights with a premium-configured A321LR to Poland's top tourist destination.
American Airlines to Resume Miami–Cap-Haïtien Flights, First U.S. Carrier Back to Haiti
American Airlines announced it will resume daily Miami–Cap-Haïtien flights on November 1, becoming the first U.S. airline to announce service to Haiti since major carriers suspended operations in late 2024.
Etihad Airways Launches First-Ever Abu Dhabi–Krakow Flights with A321LR
Etihad Airways launched its first-ever service to Krakow in the week of June 10–16, operating three-weekly A321LR flights from Abu Dhabi to Poland's primary inbound tourist city.
Etihad Airways Launches First-Ever Abu Dhabi–Palma de Mallorca Service with A321LR
Etihad Airways launched its first-ever service to Palma de Mallorca in the week of June 10–16, operating three-weekly A321LR flights from Abu Dhabi to the Spanish Mediterranean island — a destination that had never previously had a Gulf carrier connection from Dubai either.
Airlink Launches Cape Town–Mauritius, Its First-Ever Indian Ocean Island Route
South African carrier Airlink will launch its first-ever service to Mauritius on October 2, connecting Cape Town to the Indian Ocean island twice weekly with its new Embraer E195-E2 fleet — one of the longest scheduled E195-E2 routes in the world.
American Airlines Launches Daily Miami–Maracaibo Flights, First US Nonstop to Venezuela's Second City
American Airlines will launch the only nonstop US–Maracaibo service on July 14, using Embraer 175 aircraft from Miami — the first commercial flight by a US carrier to Venezuela's second-largest city since 2019, following the lifting of the federal flight ban earlier this year.
Pegasus Airlines Launches Daily Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen–London Gatwick Flights
Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines launched daily flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen and London Gatwick on June 15, adding a second London gateway to its UK network alongside its existing Stansted service.
Iberia Returns to Canada After 30 Years with New Madrid–Toronto A321XLR Service
Iberia returned to Canada for the first time in over 30 years on June 13, launching five-weekly A321XLR service between Madrid Barajas and Toronto Pearson — one of the longest narrowbody transatlantic routes now operating at nine hours block time.
Air Canada Inaugurates Toronto–Ponta Delgada Nonstops, Its Third Portugal Destination
Air Canada has inaugurated three-weekly nonstop flights from Toronto Pearson to Ponta Delgada, becoming the second carrier to enter the Canada–Azores market within two days.
Air Canada Starts Montreal–Mallorca Nonstops, First-Ever Canadian Scheduled Flights to the Balearics
Air Canada has launched four-weekly nonstop flights from Montreal to Palma de Mallorca, becoming the first Canadian carrier to serve the Spanish Balearic island with scheduled service.
Queenstown welcomes first direct Jetstar flight from Brisbane
Jetstar launched its first direct Brisbane–Queenstown service on June 15, adding a seasonal low-fare trans-Tasman link between Queensland and New Zealand's alpine south for the winter ski season.