KLM Increases Osaka Capacity With Boeing 777-300ER Swap
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is shaking up its Amsterdam–Osaka route, temporarily swapping the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for a higher-capacity Boeing 777-300ER to capture a seasonal surge in demand.
EVA Air is setting the stage for significant long-haul expansion, evaluating four new international destinations as it prepares to induct its first Airbus A350-1000 in late 2027.
Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines are elevating their alliance with a major expansion of their joint network, signaling a significant increase in non-stop capacity and connectivity between New Zealand and Singapore from late 2024.
Air New Zealand has unveiled a preview of its new cabin interiors for its long-haul Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, signaling a transformative step for passenger comfort and product competitiveness in international markets.
Air France will increase capacity to New York for the Summer 2026 season, offering up to 11 daily flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and the New York metropolitan area in partnership with Delta Air Lines.
Emirates has announced an expansion of its Japan operations with the launch of a second daily service to Tokyo Narita Airport, effective 1 May 2026. The additional frequency will be operated by a retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER, reinforcing the airline’s capacity and product offering on one of its key Asian routes.
Emirates has announced a significant expansion of its operations to the Philippines, confirming the introduction of four additional weekly flights between Dubai and Manila beginning 2 April 2026. The move forms part of the airline’s broader growth strategy in Southeast Asia and underlines its long-term commitment to the Philippine market.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has officially taken delivery of its 10th Airbus A350-1000, continuing its strategic overhaul of its international long-haul fleet. The newest aircraft, registered as JA10WJ, joined the fleet on July 17, 2025, as part of the airline’s broader plan to phase out its aging Boeing 777-300ERs in favor of more efficient, modern widebodies.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has confirmed that it will postpone the retirement of its Boeing 777-300ER fleet by approximately one year, in response to ongoing delivery delays of the Airbus A350 widebody aircraft. This decision will allow JAL to maintain its long-haul service capacity without significant disruption to its global route network.