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.
Airinmar, a subsidiary of AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), has secured a multi-year support services agreement with Malaysia Airlines to deliver specialized aircraft warranty management and value engineering services. The new partnership will focus on maximizing warranty recovery, reducing component repair expenses, and driving down the overall cost of maintenance across Malaysia Airlines’ diverse fleet.
Oman Air and Qantas have announced an expansion of their partnership, introducing reciprocal frequent flyer accrualacross their respective networks. The agreement allows members of Oman Air’s Sindbad program and the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn Miles, Points, and Tier Credits when traveling on either carrier, strengthening loyalty benefits for passengers and deepening ties between the Middle Eastern and Australian markets.
Porter Airlines has unveiled a major expansion of its Winter 2025/26 schedule, strengthening its North American and Caribbean networks with four new routes and expanded frequencies to popular sun destinations. The growth represents an increase of up to 25% more flights during peak travel periods, supported by the carrier’s modern Embraer E195-E2 fleet.
Emirates, flydubai, and the Dubai Department of Finance (DOF) have joined forces to accelerate the Dubai Cashless Strategy, a government-backed initiative that seeks to make more than 90% of all transactions digital by the end of 2026. The strategic partnerships, formalized through two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), highlight Dubai’s ambition to become a leading global hub for digital finance and…
Embraer, together with Finnair and Nordic Regional Airlines (Norra), has celebrated the 20th anniversary of E-Jets service in Europe, marking two decades of partnership and operational success. The milestone was commemorated on October 1, 2025, at Helsinki Airport, where airline and manufacturer executives gathered ahead of a special flight retracing the very first E-Jet route.
