Aer Lingus launches five new European routes for summer 2026 and a brand-new transatlantic route to Pittsburgh
Aer Lingus launched year-round, four-times-weekly Dublin–Pittsburgh nonstop on May 25, giving the Steel City its first-ever direct transatlantic link to Ireland.
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Alaska Airlines launched daily year-round nonstop service from Seattle to London Heathrow on May 21, its second European destination and first 787-9 transatlantic link following the April debut of Seattle–Rome.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Welcomes New Carrier, Porter Airlines, Flying to Toronto, Ontario, Canada (YYZ)
Porter Airlines launched year-round, five-times-weekly nonstop service between Toronto Pearson and Austin-Bergstrom on May 21, marking the Canadian carrier's entry into the Central Texas market.
ITA Airways Launches First-Ever Direct Flights Between Houston and Rome
ITA Airways launched the first-ever nonstop flight between Rome Fiumicino and Houston George Bush Intercontinental on 1 May 2026, closing a longstanding gap in transatlantic connectivity and making Houston the Italian flag carrier's ninth North American destination.
Eurowings Restores Berlin–Sarajevo Direct Flights
Eurowings has reinstated direct Berlin Brandenburg–Sarajevo flights for the first time since the pandemic, offering weekly Saturday service with extra summer-peak capacity — a milestone for Germany–Bosnia and Herzegovina connectivity.
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi Launches AUH-ADJ Route
Low-cost carrier Air Arabia Abu Dhabi introduces three-weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Amman (ADJ), enhancing regional connectivity with its Airbus A320 fleet.
Air Premia Launches ICN-IAD Route
South Korean low-cost long-haul carrier Air Premia adds four-weekly nonstop service between Seoul Incheon and Washington Dulles, starting April 27, enhancing trans-Pacific connectivity for business and leisure travelers.
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi Launches AUH-AMM Route
Low-cost carrier Air Arabia Abu Dhabi introduces three weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Amman starting May 4, expanding its Middle East network.
Qatar Airways Launches DOH-BGW Route
Qatar Airways to inaugurate nonstop service from Doha to Baghdad starting May 10, 2026, expanding its Middle East network amid growing regional demand.
Qatar Airways Launches DOH-Erbil Route
Qatar Airways will inaugurate nonstop service from Doha to Erbil starting May 10, 2026, expanding its Middle East network to Iraq's Kurdistan capital amid growing regional connectivity demands.
Qatar Airways launches Doha–Baghdad service
Carrier enters Iraq market with direct link from Hamad International, marking expansion into conflict-affected region.
ITA Airways launches Rome–Houston transatlantic service
Italian carrier adds third US gateway with thrice-weekly A330-900 flights from Fiumicino to IAH.
Air Serbia launches twice-weekly Belgrade–Baku service
New route connects Serbian capital to Azerbaijan's hub, expanding carrier's Caucasus footprint.
Aer Lingus Launches DUB-RDU 5x Weekly on A321XLR
Aer Lingus will introduce nonstop service between Dublin and Raleigh-Durham starting April 13, 2026, using the Airbus A321XLR on a five-weekly schedule, expanding transatlantic options in the US Southeast.
Wizz Air Adds Turin-Rome Route Up to 11x Weekly
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air will launch nonstop service between Turin Caselle Torinese and Rome Fiumicino starting May 4, 2026, offering up to 11 weekly flights on this key domestic Italian corridor.
Wizz Air Launches Palermo-Turin Daily Route
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air will introduce daily nonstop service between Palermo's Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) and Turin Airport (TRN) starting May 4, 2026, enhancing domestic connectivity in Italy.
Vietnam Airlines Launches Ho Chi Minh City–Phuket Service
Five-weekly nonstop flights connect Vietnam's largest city to Thailand's premier beach destination.
Wizz Air Adds Turin-Palermo Daily Route
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air will launch daily nonstop service between Turin Caselle Torinese and Palermo from May 2026, expanding options on this key Italian domestic corridor.
Asiana Airlines Launches ICN-BUD Route
South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines will inaugurate twice-weekly nonstop service from Incheon to Budapest starting April 2026, expanding its European footprint amid a shifting regional network.
flyadeal Launches JED-DXB Route
Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal will start three weekly flights from Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport to Dubai International Airport on April 15, 2026, adding capacity to a key Gulf corridor.