Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s first low-cost carrier, has commenced direct nonstop flights between Abu Dhabi and Damascus, further expanding its regional footprint and reaffirming its commitment to affordable and accessible air travel across the Middle East.
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier, has officially launched weekly nonstop flights between Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) and Yekaterinburg (SVX), marking a new milestone in the airline’s network expansion from the northernmost emirate of the UAE.
Delta Air Lines has announced the launch of a landmark new route between its primary hub in Atlanta (ATL) and Riyadh (RUH), set to begin in October 2026. The move marks Delta’s entry into the Middle East market, furthering the airline’s long-term global expansion strategy and aligning with the growing commercial and economic partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia.
Alaska Airlines has announced an extensive route expansion for Spring 2026, introducing 13 new nonstop flights and adding two new destinations—Tulsa, Oklahoma (TUL) and Arcata-Eureka, California (ACV). The carrier continues to grow its network from major hubs in San Diego and Portland, further strengthening its position as the leading airline on the U.S. West Coast.
Air France has announced a major expansion of its global operations for the Winter 2025–26 season, running from November 2025 through March 2026, marking another milestone in the airline’s ambitious global growth strategy. The French flag carrier will operate nearly 800 daily flights, reaching close to 170 destinations across 73 countries, while advancing its premium-service initiatives and digital transformation across…
Air India has announced a significant expansion to its network with the addition of 174 weekly flights under its Northern Winter Schedule, effective 26 October 2025. The increase will strengthen connectivity across key domestic destinations and short-haul international routes, meeting rising travel demand within India and to Southeast Asia.
Etihad Airways has celebrated a historic milestone with the successful completion of four new route launches within a single week, culminating in a sold-out inaugural flight to Krabi, Thailand. The launches—Sumatra (Medan) on 2 October, Phnom Penh on 3 October, Addis Ababa on 8 October, and Krabi on 9 October—mark a bold step in the airline’s expansion strategy and reflect growing global demand for travel through Abu Dhabi.
Air Astana Group has unveiled a broad expansion of its Middle East and Asian route networks for the autumn 2025 season, underscoring its dual-brand strategy through Air Astana and its low-cost subsidiary FlyArystan. The move combines new routes, resumed services, and frequency increases from multiple hubs across Kazakhstan.
JetBlue has introduced its latest special livery, “Isla del Bluencanto”, dedicated to celebrating the culture, heritage, and people of Puerto Rico. The design, created by Puerto Rican artist Juan Gutiérrez, was selected through a public vote and unveiled in a ceremony recognizing JetBlue’s long-standing commitment to the island, where the airline has been operating since 2002.
Qatar Airways has strengthened its partnership with International Airlines Group (IAG) carriers Aer Lingus and LEVEL, introducing expanded codeshares that open up 18 additional routes across the United States and South America. The move significantly enhances global connectivity between the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, offering passengers more seamless travel options through key European hubs.
