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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
50 New Routes Launching In June 2026
Air Canada launched its first-ever nonstop service between Montreal and Nantes on June 10, one of the inaugural transatlantic missions for the airline's newly delivered Airbus A321XLR fleet.
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.
Air Transat Launches Montreal–Reykjavik, Its First-Ever Iceland Service
Air Transat inaugurated its first-ever service to Iceland on June 16, adding Montreal–Reykjavik as a weekly seasonal route and giving Canadian travelers a new nonstop alternative to Icelandair and Air Canada.
WestJet Launches Toronto–Ponta Delgada, a Three-Airline Azores Race
WestJet launched Toronto–Ponta Delgada on June 12, creating a rare three-airline battle on a single transatlantic route after Air Canada debuted the same pairing just one day earlier.
Saudi-backed Riyadh Air lands maiden flight as Iran conflict rages
Saudi startup Riyadh Air launched its first-ever commercial flight on June 10, inaugurating daily nonstop service from Riyadh to London Heathrow three weeks ahead of its original July 1 date following early delivery of its 787-9 fleet.
Qatar Airways Returns to Philadelphia with Daily Flights
Qatar Airways will resume daily Doha–Philadelphia service from August 1, filling the gap left by American Airlines and expanding its North American network to 14 destinations with Qsuite-equipped A350-900 aircraft.
Etihad and TAROM Open New Links Across Eastern Europe
Etihad Airways confirmed its Abu Dhabi–Bucharest resumption will launch December 17, announcing a codeshare with Romania's TAROM at the IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro that links six Romanian cities and four Eastern European capitals to Abu Dhabi.
Riyadh Air opens ticket sales for Dubai, Cairo, Madrid, Manchester and Jeddah as Saudi airline accelerates expansion
Saudi Arabia's new carrier Riyadh Air announced on June 8 that it will launch three-weekly Riyadh–Manchester service starting July 23, marking the airline's second UK destination as it accelerates its public network rollout.
TAAG Expands Long-Haul Network with Direct Luanda-Guangzhou Flights
TAAG Angola Airlines confirmed on 4 June 2026 the launch of weekly nonstop flights between Luanda and Guangzhou starting 23 June, opening the only direct air link between Angola and mainland China aboard a Boeing 787-9.
Delta deepens LAX investment with new service to Hong Kong and Chicago
Delta Air Lines ended an eight-year absence from Hong Kong on 6 June 2026, launching daily nonstop service from Los Angeles LAX aboard an Airbus A350-900 and becoming the third US carrier on the route alongside Cathay Pacific and United Airlines.