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Qantas Extends Brisbane–Palau Route Amid Growing Demand

Qantas has announced the extension of its direct flights between Brisbane and Koror, the capital of Palau, for another year following the success of the route that launched in December 2024. Operated under the name ‘Palau Paradise Express’, the service was established through a Federal Government contract and is designed to strengthen trade, tourism, and cultural links between Australia and Palau.

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JetBlue Expands to Florida, Latin America, and Caribbean with New Routes

JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) has announced a significant network expansion across Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean, reinforcing its focus city operations in Boston and New York while entering new coastal markets. The move includes the airline’s first-ever service to Vero Beach, Florida, and the return of flights to Daytona Beach, both launching in December 2025. These routes will connect with both Boston Logan International…

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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi Launches Flights To Yekaterinburg

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of new seasonal flights between Abu Dhabi and Yekaterinburg in Russia. This route highlights the airline’s strategy of expanding its footprint into key seasonal markets while providing affordable and convenient travel options for passengers.

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Hawaiian Airlines Cuts Three Routes, Boosts Other Services

Hawaiian Airlines has announced a significant network adjustment, cutting three international and domestic routes later this year while redeploying capacity to higher-performing markets. The changes, effective in November 2025, come as part of the airline’s ongoing strategy to optimize aircraft utilization and route profitability.

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QantasLink to Launch Flights to Christmas and Cocos Islands

QantasLink has announced it will commence scheduled services to Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islandsfor the first time, with operations set to begin on 3 November 2025. The new flights are part of a five-year partnership with the Australian Government to provide both passenger and dedicated freight connections to the Indian Ocean Territories.

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Scoot Adds Chiang Rai, Okinawa, And Tokyo Haneda Routes

Scoot has announced a significant expansion of its route network with the launch of three new destinations — Chiang Rai in Thailand, and Okinawa and Tokyo Haneda in Japan. Services will begin progressively between December 2025and March 2026, further strengthening the airline’s footprint in two of its most popular regional markets.

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Air India To Suspend Washington, D.C. Flights From September 1

Air India has announced it will suspend its Delhi–Washington, D.C. services effective September 1, 2025, citing a combination of operational constraints and strategic network adjustments. The move is intended to preserve the reliability and integrity of the airline’s overall route structure.

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My Freighter Launches PVG–TAS–AMS Cargo Route

My Freighter, the Uzbekistan-based cargo airline, has officially launched scheduled cargo operations on a new Shanghai Pudong (PVG) – Tashkent (TAS) – Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) route. This development marks a strategic expansion for the carrier, enhancing connectivity between Asia and Europe via its main hub in Uzbekistan.

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Lufthansa To Launch Munich–Riyadh Nonstop Flights With A350-900

Lufthansa has announced the return of its nonstop service between Munich and Riyadh, commencing 26 October 2025. The route will operate three times a week, departing Munich at 21:45 and arriving in Riyadh at 04:50 local time the following day. The return flight departs Riyadh at 06:25, arriving back in Munich at 10:25, allowing passengers smooth onward connections across Lufthansa’s…