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.
L’Odyssey, a regional airline based in France, has announced plans to launch seasonal flights from Nîmes starting in May 2025. The flights, which will operate through September 2025, will utilize a wet-leased ATR72-600, enhancing connectivity for the region during the busy summer period.
Binter, the Spanish regional airline, has announced the launch of six new routes from Tenerife North Airport in 2025. The airline will connect Tenerife to Ponta Delgada, Valencia, San Sebastian, Pamplona, Granada, and Murcia, strengthening its network across Spain and the broader Atlantic region.
Bhutan Airlines is set to expand its international operations with the launch of direct flights between Paro International Airport and Hong Kong. The new route is scheduled to commence on 27 January 2025, marking a significant step in the airline’s strategy to enhance connectivity and cater to increasing demand for travel between Bhutanand East Asia.
Air Austral, the airline based in Reunion, has announced plans to operate a leased Hi-Fly Malta Airbus A330-200 on its Dzaoudzi – Nairobi – Paris Charles de Gaulle – Dzaoudzi route. The aircraft will be deployed during the peak travel period between 14 December 2024 and 23 January 2025 to accommodate increased passenger demand.
North Macedonia has launched a new open call inviting airlines to introduce flights to the country’s two international airports: Skopje International Airport and Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport. The initiative aims to enhance connectivity, attract more airlines, and boost passenger traffic to and from the country.
WestJet, the Canadian carrier, has officially launched nonstop service between Toronto and Grenada, starting on 15 December 2024. This new route connects Canada’s largest city with the Caribbean destination, catering to growing demand for leisure travel to Grenada.
