Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled plans to expand its international network by introducing new direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul and Milan. These additions aim to strengthen connectivity between Japan and Europe, catering to the growing demand for travel and commerce.
TAP Air Portugal has announced the resumption of its flights to Porto Alegre, Brazil, starting April 1, 2025. The airline will operate three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, utilizing the Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. This decision comes after a suspension of international flights to Porto Alegre due to significant flooding in the Rio Grande…
Iberojet, the Spanish leisure airline, has announced plans to launch direct flights between Madrid and Delhi starting in April 2025. This new route will make Iberojet the only airline offering direct flights between Spain and India, reinstating a connection that has been absent since August 2020, when Air India ceased its Madrid–Delhi service.
HiSky Europe, a Romanian airline, has announced the launch of a new regular charter service that will connect Bucharest, Mombasa, and Zanzibar, starting on November 27, 2024. The service, which will operate with an Airbus A321, provides Romanian travelers with a direct and convenient travel option to two popular tropical destinations in East Africa.
China Southern Airlines is set to resume its direct flights between Guangzhou and Nagoya on December 20, 2024, reestablishing an important link between China and Japan. The route, which will be operated by an Airbus A320, aims to meet the demand for both business and leisure travel between these major Asian cities as international travel…
British Airways has inaugurated its new direct service from London Gatwick to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, with the first Boeing 777 flight touching down in Bangkok on October 28, 2024. This new route connects two major international hubs, offering travelers a convenient, non-stop option between the United Kingdom and Thailand.
Armenian Airlines has announced it will resume its Yerevan–Batumi service on December 26, 2024, providing travelers with a convenient route connecting Armenia’s capital with the popular Georgian coastal city. The airline will operate this route with an Airbus A321, a model well-suited for accommodating high passenger volumes with comfort and efficiency on short regional flights.
The Estonian government has given preliminary approval to proceed with negotiations with aviation investor Lars Thuesen regarding the sale of Nordic Aviation Group and Transpordi Varahaldus, two significant players in Estonia’s aviation sector. This conditional approval allows for the continuation of talks, provided that the Nordic Aviation Group’s board meets specific business performance targets in…
The United States has extended sanctions on Mahan Air, a major Iranian airline, along with its former partners for another year. Originally imposed due to concerns about the airline’s alleged ties to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and other restricted entities, these sanctions continue to restrict Mahan Air’s international operations, limiting access to financial services, aircraft parts,…
The potential privatization of Aerolineas Argentinas, the national airline of Argentina, is attracting significant interest from key players in the aviation industry. GOL Linhas Aéreas of Brazil, the UK-based Abra Group, and industry veteran German Efromovich are reported to be evaluating the opportunity to invest in the airline. However, before any transactions can take place,…
