Kuwait Airways Expands Summer 2026 Route Network as part of its seasonal growth strategy, reinforcing the national carrier’s commitment to offering a broader range of leisure and cultural destinations while enhancing passenger experience ahead of peak travel demand. The expansion will commence in June 2026 and is supported by promotional fare incentives aimed at stimulating outbound…
Condor Flugdienst GmbH has confirmed the retirement of its Boeing 757-300 fleet, with the final flight scheduled for November 5, 2025, from Frankfurt to Vienna. This farewell service will mark the end of a 35-year chapter in the airline’s history, as the 757-300 has been a cornerstone of Condor’s medium-haul operations since its introduction.
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.
Scoot has announced a significant expansion of its route network with the launch of three new destinations — Chiang Rai in Thailand, and Okinawa and Tokyo Haneda in Japan. Services will begin progressively between December 2025and March 2026, further strengthening the airline’s footprint in two of its most popular regional markets.
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost airline, has called on Austria to abolish its passenger tax and reduce airport charges, threatening to reduce or eliminate flight services if its demands are not met. In exchange, the airline has proposed a substantial investment: to base 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8200 aircraft in the country, a move that would significantly expand its Austrian operations.
Austrian Airlines has revised its widebody fleet strategy, announcing plans to operate a total of 12 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, up from the originally planned 10 aircraft. This strategic expansion is aimed at reinforcing the airline’s long-haul capabilities amid increased intercontinental travel demand and modernization goals.
Austrian Airlines is set to lease one ATR72 turboprop aircraft from BRA (Braathens Regional Airlines) of Sweden for the 2025/26 winter season. The aircraft will be deployed on multiple regional routes, primarily operating out of Vienna, the airline’s central hub.
Austrian Airlines reported a revenue increase of 14% in the first quarter of 2025, reaching US$521 million, but still ended the quarter with a negative adjusted EBIT of US$126 million. This performance highlights the persistent challenges faced by European carriers during the traditionally weaker winter months.
Austrian Airlines has officially launched direct flights between Vienna and Ivalo, marking a new seasonal route to Lapland, Finland. The airline began operations on 15 January 2025, utilizing its Embraer E195 aircraft.
Scoot, the low-cost arm of the Singapore Airlines Group, has announced two exciting additions to its route network. The airline will launch flights from Singapore to Vienna starting on June 3, 2024, operated by the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, and flights to Iloilo City in the Philippines on April 14, 2025, served by the Embraer E190-E2.
