FedEx has marked a major milestone in its global cargo network with the launch of its first dedicated flight to Saudi Arabia. On September 2, 2025, a Boeing 777 Freighter landed at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH), signaling the integrator’s expanded commitment to the Middle East region.
Royal Jordanian has announced plans to expand its transatlantic network with a new nonstop service between Amman (AMM) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), set to begin in May 2026. The route will be operated year-round with four weekly flights using the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, further strengthening the airline’s long-haul capabilities and strategic ties to the United States.
airBaltic has unveiled an ambitious expansion of its operations for the summer 2026 season, further strengthening its position as a leading carrier in Northern and Eastern Europe. The Latvian airline confirmed plans to introduce new routes, resume key destinations, and increase frequencies across its network to meet rising travel demand.
Qantas has confirmed that it will extend its popular Perth–Rome nonstop service through to October 23, 2026, ensuring continued direct connectivity between Australia and continental Europe. The route, first introduced to meet rising demand for faster European travel options, has proven a strong success among passengers, particularly from Australia’s east coast, who benefit from seamless one-stop links to Italy.
Delta Air Lines is set to withdraw from its London Gatwick–New York John F. Kennedy (JFK) service, with flights scheduled to end on September 7, 2025. Although no official announcement has yet been issued by the airline, schedules for 2026 no longer show operations on this transatlantic route.
Kuwait Airways has announced the resumption of scheduled flights to Madrid, Spain, beginning October 26, 2025. The national carrier will operate three weekly flights between Kuwait and the Spanish capital, with departures set for Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. This development reestablishes a key European connection within the airline’s growing global network.
Centrum Air is set to expand its international footprint with the launch of a new direct service between Copenhagen (CPH) and Tashkent (TAS), the capital of Uzbekistan. Beginning October 2, 2025, the airline will operate the route twice weekly using Airbus A320 family aircraft, providing travelers with greater connectivity between Northern Europe and Central Asia.
Southwest Airlines has announced it will begin scheduled service to St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), further expanding its footprint in the Caribbean. The new flights are set to launch on April 7, 2026, with daily non-stop service from Orlando International Airport (MCO). Just two days later, on April 9, 2026, the carrier will introduce peak weekend flights from Baltimore/Washington…
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost carrier, has announced a significant reduction in its operations across Spain, confirming that it will remove 1 million seats from its Spanish network during the 2025 winter season. This latest adjustment comes on top of a summer 2025 reduction of 800,000 seats and the suspension of 12 routes earlier this year, marking a further contraction of…
Finnair has unveiled its 2026 European summer schedule, announcing the addition of four new leisure-oriented destinations to its route map. Beginning March 31, 2026, the Helsinki-based carrier will launch non-stop services to Florence (FLR), Catania (CTA), Valencia (VLC), and Kos (KGS), strengthening its Mediterranean network for the peak summer season.
