Philippine Airlines Resumes Manila–Dubai Nonstop from October 2 After Conflict-Driven Suspension
Philippine Airlines resumes nonstop Manila–Dubai service on October 2 with four weekly flights, restoring a key UAE corridor suspended earlier in 2026 due to regional Middle East conflict.
Riyadh Air Launches Daily Riyadh–Dhaka Nonstop, Opening Bangladesh to Saudi's New Carrier
Riyadh Air adds Dhaka as its first Bangladesh destination with daily Boeing 787-9 service launching August 7, serving business, VFR, and Umrah traffic between Saudi Arabia and South Asia.
American Airlines Returns to Chicago–Tokyo Narita with Daily Boeing 787-9 Nonstop from March 2027
American Airlines announced on July 1, 2026 the return of daily nonstop service between Chicago O'Hare and Tokyo Narita from March 27, 2027, operated under its trans-Pacific joint venture with Japan Airlines and marking American's comeback to the ORD–NRT market after a seven-year absence.
China Eastern Opens Shanghai Pudong–Dublin Nonstop, Becoming Dublin Airport's Longest-Ever Route
China Eastern Airlines launches its first nonstop Shanghai Pudong–Dublin route on July 20 with A350-900 aircraft, creating Dublin Airport's longest-ever scheduled service at approximately 5,818 miles.
Riyadh Air Adds Málaga This Summer as Its Second Spain Destination, Starting July 14
Riyadh Air will operate seasonal three-times-weekly Riyadh–Malaga flights from July 14 to September 8, opening its second Spanish destination just days before Madrid launches on July 17.
Riyadh Air Announces Riyadh–Kuala Lumpur Flights on July 30, Its First Southeast Asian Destination
Riyadh Air announced on July 1 that it will launch three-weekly Riyadh–Kuala Lumpur nonstop service on July 30, the Saudi startup's first Southeast Asian destination, as part of a three-route reveal using its growing 787-9 fleet.
Jazeera Airways Returns to UK with Kuwait–London Luton Flights, First Gulf Carrier at LTN
Kuwaiti low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways returns to the UK market on July 8 with direct flights to London Luton Airport, becoming the first Gulf airline to serve LTN and launching what will be the airport's longest-ever route by distance.
GOL Linhas Aéreas Launches First-Ever Long-Haul Route: Rio de Janeiro–New York JFK
Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas debuts on the long-haul market with three-weekly nonstop Rio de Janeiro Galeão–New York JFK service beginning July 8, initially operated with a wet-leased Wamos Air A330-200.
Delta Air Lines to Launch Twice-Daily Newark–Los Angeles Nonstop Flights from April 2027
Delta Air Lines announced twice-daily Newark–Los Angeles nonstop flights starting April 12, 2027, entering United Airlines' fortress hub on one of the US's highest-value transcontinental corridors.
Norwegian Launches New Tromsø–Helsinki Nonstop This Winter, Its Ninth Arctic International Route
Norwegian will launch a twice-weekly Tromsø–Helsinki nonstop from November 18, making Helsinki the ninth international destination served from the Norwegian Arctic city.
Oman Air Resumes Daily Muscat–Abu Dhabi Flights from July 9, Making It Its 49th Destination
Oman Air resumes daily Muscat–Abu Dhabi flights from July 9, restoring the GCC capital link last operated in 2020 and adding the UAE capital as the carrier's 49th destination.
Norse Atlantic Launches London Gatwick–Phuket, Its First Direct UK–Thailand Nonstop
Norse Atlantic UK will launch three-times-weekly nonstop flights between London Gatwick and Phuket from December 2026, adding the first low-cost direct service on the UK route to Thailand's most popular resort island.
Greater Bay Airlines Launches Hong Kong–Chongqing Seasonal Flights from September 2026
Hong Kong's Greater Bay Airlines will operate three-weekly seasonal flights between Hong Kong and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport from 4 September to 16 October 2026, targeting strong autumn demand for southwest China travel.
EgyptAir Launches First-Ever Direct Birmingham–Cairo Route from October 2026
EgyptAir will launch the first-ever nonstop service between Birmingham Airport and Cairo International Airport from October 27, 2026, operating four times weekly year-round with the Boeing 737-8.
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.
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.
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–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.
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.
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.