Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost airline, has announced an increase in flight frequencies to Baku in Azerbaijan and Tbilisi in Georgia, reinforcing its strategic push to enhance regional connectivity and meet the surging demand for budget-friendly travel. This latest network enhancement supports tourism and cultural exchange between the UAE and the Caucasus region, two increasingly interconnected travel markets.
Air Arabia, the leading low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, has officially commenced daily nonstop flights connecting Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). This launch makes Bangkok the airline’s third destination in Thailand, reinforcing its expanding footprint in Southeast Asia.
Turkish Airlines and Airlink, a prominent South African regional airline, have finalized a new codeshare agreement set to take effect on 1 August 2025. This partnership will provide enhanced connectivity between Turkey and numerous destinations across Southern Africa, improving network coverage for passengers of both carriers.
Hainan Airlines of China and Air Europa of Spain have officially begun a new codeshare partnership effective 01 July 2025, significantly expanding their global reach. This cooperation interconnects the carriers’ networks across Asia, Europe, and Latin America, offering seamless travel options for passengers through integrated flight schedules and shared codes on select routes.
JetSMART, the ultra-low-cost carrier based in Chile, has appointed Pedro Asenjo as its new Director of Strategy and Network Planning. The move comes as the airline seeks to bolster its growth trajectory and fine-tune its route development strategies across South America.
Clic, the Colombian regional airline formerly known as EasyFly, has announced plans to take delivery of two new aircraft in 2025 as part of its strategy to reinforce existing routes and enhance regional connectivity across Colombia. The move underscores the carrier’s continued post-restructuring growth and its commitment to servicing underserved regional markets.
Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines Group are preparing to integrate Argentina into their existing trans-American joint venture, a move that is still subject to regulatory approval from the Argentine authorities. This expansion would mark a significant enhancement of their collaborative network in South America.
Volotea (Spain) is expanding its French network with the introduction of a new route connecting Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) and Bastia (BIA), scheduled to commence on 06 July 2025.
China United Airlines has announced plans to launch a new route connecting Beijing Daxing International Airport to Osaka Kansai International Airport starting March 30, 2025. The service will be operated using the airline’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft, enhancing connectivity between China and Japan.
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) and Air Europa have signed a new codeshare agreement aimed at improving air connectivity between Scandinavia and the Iberian Peninsula. This partnership represents a strategic move by both airlines to expand their route networks and offer greater convenience to their passengers.
