Condor Airlines, a prominent German leisure carrier, has announced plans to discontinue service from Frankfurt to six North American destinations in 2025. The affected routes include Baltimore, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Phoenix, San Antonio, Edmonton, and Halifax. This decision follows a ruling by the German Federal Court of Justice concerning feeder flights with Lufthansa, Germany’s largest airline.
Centrum Air, a fast-growing airline based in Uzbekistan, has announced plans to significantly expand its international services during the summer 2025 season. Starting in late March 2025, the airline will enhance connectivity from Tashkent International Airport with new flights to Almaty, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Frankfurt, and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, utilizing the modern Airbus A321neo.
British Airways, one of the UK’s flagship carriers, has confirmed that it will not resume its seasonal flights between London Heathrow and Pula, Croatia, in summer 2025. These flights, traditionally operated using Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft, were part of the airline’s summer schedule catering to leisure travelers.
Batik Air Malaysia has announced plans to expand its network in China by launching new flights from Kuala Lumpurto Beijing Daxing International Airport and Changsha. These routes are scheduled to commence in late March 2025, marking a significant step in the airline’s growth strategy.
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.
