Aeroflot, Russia’s flagship carrier, has announced its intention to deploy the Airbus A350-900 on the route between Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport and Almaty, Kazakhstan, starting 30 March 2025. This marks a significant upgrade in capacity and passenger comfort for this popular regional route.
TransNusa (Indonesia) has launched a new international route connecting Manado, Indonesia, with Honiara, Solomon Islands. This inaugural service began on December 19, 2024, and marks a milestone for TransNusa as it strengthens its regional connectivity.
Transavia (Netherlands) is set to further enhance its European network by launching a new route connecting Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Skopje International Airport. This new service is scheduled to commence on March 2, 2025.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to expand its international operations with the introduction of new routes connecting Sialkot to Bahrain and Doha. These flights, scheduled to commence in late January 2025, will be operated using the Airbus A320.
Lucky Air has announced the launch of nonstop flights from Dali to Hanoi and Kuala Lumpur, starting in mid-January 2025. The routes will be operated using the Boeing 737-700, enhancing international connectivity from Yunnan province, China.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has inaugurated its new route connecting Kozhikode and Abu Dhabi, beginning December 21, 2024. The route is operated using the Airbus A320neo, known for its fuel efficiency and enhanced passenger experience, further solidifying IndiGo’s robust presence in the India-UAE sector.
Airblue, one of Pakistan’s leading private airlines, has announced plans to launch a new service connecting Lahoreand Skardu, starting March 30, 2025. The route will be operated using the Airbus A320, adding a vital link to the carrier’s domestic network and catering to increasing travel demand to the picturesque northern region of Pakistan.
The government of Macedonia has announced a public call to introduce new airline routes from the country’s two main airports, Skopje International Airport and Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport, as part of an initiative aimed at boosting connectivity and tourism. Airlines willing to operate these new routes between 2025 and 2027 can compete for financial subsidies totaling US$3.3 million.
SolitAir, a UAE-based airline, has commenced daily scheduled flights between Dubai and Riyadh as of 04 December 2024. The flights are being operated with a Boeing 737-800F, enhancing cargo connectivity between two major economic hubs in the Gulf region.
LIAT 20, the Antigua-based airline, has announced the launch of direct flights between Jamaica and Antigua starting 20 December 2024. This new route marks a significant milestone in enhancing Caribbean regional connectivity ahead of the busy holiday travel season.
