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Kuwait Airways Expands Summer 2026 Route Network

Kuwait Airways Expands Summer 2026 Route Network as part of its seasonal growth strategy, reinforcing the national carrier’s commitment to offering a broader range of leisure and cultural destinations while enhancing passenger experience ahead of peak travel demand. The expansion will commence in June 2026 and is supported by promotional fare incentives aimed at stimulating outbound…

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Air Canada Launches Nonstop Vancouver–Sapporo Winter Service

Air Canada Launches Nonstop Vancouver–Sapporo Winter Service, marking a significant expansion of the carrier’s trans-Pacific network and establishing the first-ever direct air link between North America and Sapporo, Japan. The new seasonal route will commence in December 2026, timed to capture peak winter travel demand to Hokkaido, globally renowned for its powder snow, winter festivals, hot springs, and…

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TAP Air Portugal Strengthens Porto Hub With New Routes and MRO Base

TAP Air Portugal has unveiled a wide-ranging expansion plan that significantly elevates Porto’s Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport as a core pillar of its future network and operational strategy. The initiative includes the construction of a new maintenance and engineering facility and the launch of multiple new international routes, marking a deliberate shift toward decentralizing operations away from Lisbon.

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Emirates to Add Four Weekly Dubai–Manila Flights from April 2026

Emirates has announced a significant expansion of its operations to the Philippines, confirming the introduction of four additional weekly flights between Dubai and Manila beginning 2 April 2026. The move forms part of the airline’s broader growth strategy in Southeast Asia and underlines its long-term commitment to the Philippine market.

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Suparna Airlines Launches Liege–Chongqing Cargo Route with 777F (MSN 70288)

Suparna Airlines Launches Liege–Chongqing Cargo Route with 777F (MSN 70288), marking the first-ever direct all-cargo service between Belgium and China on this city pair. The new route connects Liege Airport with Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, strengthening air freight connectivity between Europe and Western China.

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Etihad Airways Records Highest Passenger Numbers in Its History in 2025

Etihad Airways Records Highest Passenger Numbers in Its History in 2025, as the Abu Dhabi-based carrier reported strong year-on-year growth across passengers, capacity, and network reach. The airline carried 22.4 million passengers during the year, representing a 21% increase compared with 2024 and marking the highest annual total since its inception.