EgyptAir Launches First-Ever Cairo–Chicago O'Hare Nonstop, Connecting North Africa to the Midwest
EgyptAir inaugurates the first-ever nonstop link between Cairo and Chicago O'Hare, making it the airline's fourth North American destination and Chicago's first direct connection to North Africa.
WestJet launches Winnipeg–Reykjavik
WestJet launched once-weekly nonstop service between Winnipeg and Reykjavik on June 27, 2026, restoring transatlantic flying from Manitoba and connecting a province with deep historical ties to Iceland.
WestJet launches Edmonton–Reykjavik
WestJet launched its first-ever nonstop service between Edmonton and Reykjavik on June 26, 2026, giving Alberta travelers a once-weekly direct connection to Iceland for the first time.
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.
Avianca Relaunches Seasonal San Salvador–Madrid Service, 4x Weekly Through September 2026
Avianca relaunches seasonal San Salvador–Madrid nonstop service with four weekly A330-200 flights operated by Wamos Air, the only direct link between El Salvador and Spain this summer.
Pegasus Airlines Launches Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen–Alicante Direct Route, 4x Weekly
Pegasus Airlines launches Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen–Alicante direct service, giving Turkish travelers their first nonstop connection to Spain's Costa Blanca.
China Eastern Resumes Shanghai–Stockholm Nonstop After Six-Year Gap, 3x Weekly on A330-200
China Eastern Airlines restores direct Shanghai–Stockholm flights after a six-year pandemic suspension, reconnecting China and Sweden with three weekly A330-200 services.
Royal Jordanian Restores Amman–Vienna Nonstop After Six-Year Gap With Four Weekly A321neo Flights
Royal Jordanian resumes Amman–Vienna nonstop flights after a six-year gap, operating four weekly A321neo services and becoming the only carrier on the route.
EgyptAir Launches First-Ever Cairo–Chicago O'Hare Nonstop, 3x Weekly on A350-900
EgyptAir launches its first-ever nonstop Cairo–Chicago service, deploying an A350-900 three times weekly as the airline's latest North American expansion.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.