Turkish Airlines (THY) has announced plans to increase frequencies on its Istanbul–Moscow route in response to growing demand during the upcoming winter season. Beginning October 26, the carrier will expand its schedule from six daily flights to seven daily flights, enhancing connectivity between the two cities.
Icelandair, the flag carrier of Iceland, has officially launched scheduled services between Reykjavik/Keflavik (KEF)and Istanbul Airport (İGA). The first inbound flight landed in Istanbul yesterday, and today the airline is set to operate its inaugural outbound service on the route under flight number FI901, connecting Istanbul with Reykjavik. The operation is being flown with a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft registered as TF-ICJ.
Spirit Airlines has announced a major reduction in its upcoming 2025 winter schedule, cutting 54% of its planned flights from Las Vegas (LAS). According to aviation analytics provider Cirium, this translates to more than 3,400 flightsbeing removed, making Las Vegas the carrier’s most heavily impacted hub.
QantasLink is preparing to introduce the Airbus A220-300 on routes connecting the Sunshine Coast to Sydney and Melbourne, beginning in February 2026. The move represents a key step in Qantas Group’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy, replacing larger Boeing 737s with the more fuel-efficient A220 on these important domestic services.
FedEx has marked a major milestone in its global cargo network with the launch of its first dedicated flight to Saudi Arabia. On September 2, 2025, a Boeing 777 Freighter landed at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH), signaling the integrator’s expanded commitment to the Middle East region.
Royal Jordanian has announced plans to expand its transatlantic network with a new nonstop service between Amman (AMM) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), set to begin in May 2026. The route will be operated year-round with four weekly flights using the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, further strengthening the airline’s long-haul capabilities and strategic ties to the United States.
airBaltic has unveiled an ambitious expansion of its operations for the summer 2026 season, further strengthening its position as a leading carrier in Northern and Eastern Europe. The Latvian airline confirmed plans to introduce new routes, resume key destinations, and increase frequencies across its network to meet rising travel demand.
Qantas has confirmed that it will extend its popular Perth–Rome nonstop service through to October 23, 2026, ensuring continued direct connectivity between Australia and continental Europe. The route, first introduced to meet rising demand for faster European travel options, has proven a strong success among passengers, particularly from Australia’s east coast, who benefit from seamless one-stop links to Italy.
Delta Air Lines is set to withdraw from its London Gatwick–New York John F. Kennedy (JFK) service, with flights scheduled to end on September 7, 2025. Although no official announcement has yet been issued by the airline, schedules for 2026 no longer show operations on this transatlantic route.
Kuwait Airways has announced the resumption of scheduled flights to Madrid, Spain, beginning October 26, 2025. The national carrier will operate three weekly flights between Kuwait and the Spanish capital, with departures set for Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. This development reestablishes a key European connection within the airline’s growing global network.
