Israir Airlines, based in Israel, has announced plans to wet lease two widebody aircraft to operate direct flights between Tel Aviv and Newark for the upcoming winter 2024/25 season. This strategic move will allow Israir to expand its long-haul route offerings and provide an alternative to current transatlantic services from Israel. By leasing widebody aircraft specifically for these routes, Israir aims…
Qantas, Australia’s flagship airline, is set to introduce a new nonstop service connecting Brisbane to Koror, the capital of Palau, with flights commencing on 7 December 2024. This weekly service aims to improve connectivity between Australia and Palau, offering travelers a convenient and direct route to this popular Pacific island destination. Known for its rich…
Nepal Airlines is set to expand its route network with a new triangle service linking Kathmandu, Siddharthanagar, and Dubai. Scheduled to begin on 9 November 2024, this route will connect Nepal’s two key cities with Dubai, offering travelers a direct international option with additional domestic accessibility. The triangle configuration enables passengers from both Kathmandu and…
IndiGo, India’s largest low-cost airline, has announced a new international route connecting Pune to Dubai, with the inaugural flight scheduled for 22 November 2024. This direct service will be operated by the Airbus A320neo, known for its fuel efficiency and passenger comfort. The Pune–Dubai route marks an important expansion in IndiGo’s network, providing travelers with…
Hainan Airlines has announced the resumption of its Beijing Capital–Toronto route, set to begin on 10 November 2024. This service will be operated by the Boeing 787-9, a modern, fuel-efficient aircraft well-suited for long-haul routes. The return of this route reinforces Hainan Airlines’ commitment to restoring its international network and supporting connectivity between China and…
Condor, a German leisure airline, is set to expand its flight schedule for the summer 2025 season, adding new routes from Frankfurt to major European destinations, including Rome, Milan, Prague, Vienna, Zurich, Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich. In addition to the expanded routes, Condor plans to relocate a total of five aircraft to Zurich, Vienna, Prague,…
Compass Cargo Airlines, a Bulgarian cargo carrier, has inaugurated a new route from Liege, Belgium, to Zhengzhou, China, with a stopover in Sofia, Bulgaria. The service, which began on 1 November 2024, is operated with a Boeing 747-400F, identified by serial number 26559. This addition to Compass Cargo’s network is expected to bolster cargo connectivity…
The Irish High Court has issued a temporary suspension on the Irish Aviation Authority‘s (IAA) decision to impose a passenger seat cap at Dublin Airport for the upcoming 2025 summer season. This seat cap, aimed at limiting airport traffic, was challenged by major airlines, including Ryanair and Aer Lingus, who argued that it would negatively…
Lufthansa has announced the conversion of its Munich to Johannesburg and Munich to São Paulo routes into winter seasonal services, beginning March 30, 2025. Both routes will be operated with the Airbus A350-900, offering passengers a modern and comfortable long-haul travel experience on these popular routes to South America and Africa.
Iberia, Spain’s national carrier, is set to introduce Airbus A321XLR service on its routes from Madrid to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Stockholm Arlanda by November 7, 2024. This deployment of the A321XLR will enhance Iberia’s connectivity across Europe, offering passengers greater comfort and efficiency on these popular routes.
