STARLUX Airlines Launches Taichung–Nagoya Nonstop, Adding Central Japan to Its Taichung Network
STARLUX Airlines will launch nonstop service between Taichung and Nagoya on October 25, expanding its Japan network from central Taiwan to a 12th international destination.
Brussels Airlines Launches Brussels–Evenes Route, Linking Belgium to Norway's Lofoten Gateway
Brussels Airlines will add Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes to its scheduled winter network from February 6, giving northern Norway's Lofoten gateway its first regular Brussels connection outside charter packages.
Brussels Airlines Launches Brussels–Kemi Scheduled Route, Connecting Belgium to Northern Finnish Lapland
Brussels Airlines will add Kemi-Tornio Airport to its winter scheduled network from December 25, giving northern Finnish Lapland its first regular Brussels connection outside of charter packages.
Delta Launches Austin to Paris: First-Ever Austin–CDG Nonstop Service Begins March 27, 2027
Delta Air Lines announced on August 13 that it will launch Austin's first-ever nonstop service to Europe on March 27, 2027, flying daily to Paris Charles de Gaulle on an Airbus A330-900neo.
Delta Launches First US–Saudi Nonstop: Atlanta–Riyadh Flights Begin Oct. 23
Delta Air Lines will launch the first-ever nonstop service between the United States and Saudi Arabia on October 23, 2026, connecting Atlanta to Riyadh on an Airbus A350-900.
Etihad Airways to Connect Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg Nonstop Starting December 17
Etihad Airways will launch Abu Dhabi–Gothenburg on December 17, 2026, giving western Sweden its first direct air link to the Middle East and onward single-stop connections to Asia via Abu Dhabi.
Gulf Air Launches Bahrain to Kuala Lumpur Flights From September 2026, Timed for F1 Return to Malaysia
Gulf Air opens bookings for direct Bahrain to Kuala Lumpur flights from September 29, timed to carry fans to the Formula 1 Grand Prix at Sepang, then continuing as a permanent year-round route.
flynas Launches Madinah to Brussels Nonstop From October 2026, Its Second Saudi-Belgium Link
flynas adds Madinah to its Brussels network from October 5, 2026, giving the Saudi LCC a second nonstop link between Saudi Arabia and Belgium alongside its existing Jeddah service.
Air Canada Launches Montréal–Tenerife Nonstop Service Starting October 31, 2026
Air Canada launches its first nonstop service between Montréal and Tenerife South on October 31, 2026, operating up to twice weekly with an Airbus A321XLR through April 2027.
Air Canada Launches Toronto–Tenerife South Nonstop, the Canary Islands' Longest Ever Direct Route
Air Canada launches nonstop service between Toronto Pearson and Tenerife South on October 25, 2026, becoming the Canary Islands' longest nonstop route at 3,135 nautical miles (5,806 km), operated twice weekly on an A321XLR.
flynas Launches Riyadh–Kochi Nonstop Flights From September 2026
Saudi LCC flynas launches new nonstop service between Riyadh and Kochi (Cochin) from September 2026, adding southern India to its growing network with three weekly A320neo flights.
VietJet Air to Fly Ho Chi Minh City to New Western Sydney Airport From January 2027
VietJet Air will launch twice-weekly flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney's new Western Sydney International Airport from January 2027, becoming one of the first carriers to inaugurate international passenger service at the new gateway.
Transavia Adds Brussels to Porto From December 2026 With Three Weekly Flights
Transavia will launch three-weekly flights between Brussels Airport and Porto from December 14, 2026, expanding its Belgian base into a year-round Portugal connection beyond its existing Amsterdam-Porto service.
Riyadh Air Launches Bangkok Flights in First Thailand Service From September 2026
Riyadh Air opened bookings on August 6 for its first Thailand service, with four weekly Boeing 787-9 flights between Riyadh and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi launching September 2, 2026.
Delta Returns to Tokyo Narita With New Daily Seattle Nonstop Starting March 2027
Delta Air Lines is returning to Tokyo Narita from Seattle after a seven-year absence, launching daily A330-900neo service in March 2027 to give customers two nonstop Tokyo options from Sea-Tac.
Wizz Air Launches Daily Berlin to Milan Malpensa Service From December 2026
Wizz Air will launch daily Berlin Brandenburg to Milan Malpensa service from December 14, 2026, adding a new Italian connection to its growing Berlin network using 239-seat A321neo aircraft.
LOT Polish Airlines to Launch Warsaw-Hanoi Nonstop From March 2027, Its Fifth Asian Long-Haul Destination
LOT Polish Airlines has opened ticket sales for a new year-round Warsaw-Hanoi service launching March 31, 2027, adding northern Vietnam as its fifth long-haul Asian destination on one of Central Europe's few direct links to the country.
Copa Airlines to Launch Panama City-Margarita Island Route From November 2026
Copa Airlines will begin three-weekly service between Panama City's Tocumen hub and Venezuela's Margarita Island from November 26, 2026, adding Porlamar as its sixth Venezuelan destination on a currently unserved route.
Air India Launches Mumbai-Toronto Nonstop as the Route's Only Carrier
Air India is launching seasonal three-weekly nonstop flights between Mumbai and Toronto from October 25, 2026, becoming the only carrier to operate a direct link between the two cities this winter.