United Adds 18 Newark Routes Behind New A321XLR Push
Seasonal European flying and the Airbus A321XLR anchor United's 18-route expansion out of Newark.
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Sunday, Oct 11
Lufthansa Unveils New 14-Hour Nonstop Long-Haul Routes
The German carrier is ramping up long-haul service, more than doubling flights to the destination country compared to recent years.
Heathrow Reveals 11 New 18-Hour Nonstop Routes
London Heathrow sees 11 ultra-long nonstop services unveiled as conflict in Iran drives airline network adjustments.
Air France Schedules Paris–San Diego for Summer 2027
Regular flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle and San Diego are slated to launch in May 2027 on Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
TUI Airways Schedules London Gatwick to Spain Expansions for 2027
TUI Airways will add three Spanish routes from London Gatwick for summer 2027, starting with flights to Santiago de Compostela.
Air France Adds Two Surprise Nonstop Routes to the US
Air France has revealed two unexpected nonstop routes to the US, bringing a record count of European carriers to both cities.
Air Canada Taps the A321XLR for New Transatlantic Nonstops
Air Canada is introducing eight-hour transatlantic flights from Montreal and Halifax featuring 14 lie-flat suites.
WestJet Adds 14-Hour Calgary to São Paulo Route
WestJet is launching its longest route yet with seasonal nonstop flights between Calgary and São Paulo starting in two months.
Ten Airlines Add 29 New US-Europe Long-Haul Routes
Ten carriers are introducing 29 transatlantic routes, opening up unserved markets between the US and Europe.
Heathrow Adds Seven Long-Haul Routes Across Three Continents
London Heathrow expands its network this year with seven major long-haul additions spanning Pakistan, China, and Central America.
WestJet Launches Nine Nonstop International Routes
WestJet adds nine international nonstop routes to its schedule, mostly short-haul with one notable exception.
Tuesday, Oct 6
Qantas and Jetstar Add Routes and Capacity to Bali and Jakarta
Qantas and Jetstar are adding three nonstop international routes, boosting seat capacity to Bali and Jakarta with daily flights and aircraft swaps.
Airblue Resumes Quetta Flights From Islamabad and Lahore
Pakistani carrier Airblue will restore domestic service to Quetta with flights from Islamabad and Lahore starting late October 2026.
Emirates Brings the A380 Back to Germany This December
The Gulf carrier will restore superjumbo service on a seven-hour nonstop European route before year-end.
Etihad Expands Vietnam Airlines Codeshare via Hanoi
Etihad adds its code to Vietnam Airlines flights connecting Hanoi with Busan, Fukuoka, and Kaohsiung.