Latest Airline Route News
Gatwick announces 51 flights a week to US for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays
Passengers travelling to the US from Gatwick Airport can now choose from 51 flights per week. The increased transatlantic schedule – as JetBlue adds a second daily flight to New York from 31 October – comes in time for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season.
Shannon Airport secures two new Ryanair routes and additional based aircraft
There has been another boost for Shannon Airport with Ryanair announcing two new routes and a third based aircraft, which will create an additional 30 direct jobs at the airport. The new destinations to Béziers and Newcastle will begin operating from Shannon in summer 2023.
Wizz Air launches new connection from Turku to Rome
Wizz Air has launched a new route between Turku and Rome. The direct service will be operated twice-weekly throughout the year. The new connection from Turku is the first-ever direct scheduled flight from Finavia’s network airports to Rome.
Spirit Airlines launches daily route to Monterrey from Austin
Spirit Airlines has launched a new daily, non-stop flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Monterrey, Mexico (MYT). As travel through AUS continues to expand, AUS continues to add nonstop flights to popular destinations to accommodate passenger preferences.
PLAY launches services from Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport has welcomed its newest airline with the arrival from Reykjavik of the first flight by new Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY. Flights now operate twice-weekly, on Mondays and Fridays, using the carrier’s fleet of brand-new 180-seat A320neos.
Neos launches route between Prague and Madagascar
Prague Airport has celebrated the inaugural service on a new route to Madagascar. Neos is operating the route, which has been commissioned by Čedok Travel Corporation, weekly on Saturdays until the end of December. The first-ever service from Prague to Madagascar, it is operated using the 787-9.
KLM to launch services from Amsterdam to Katowice
KLM is to launch daily services on a new route from Amsterdam to Katowice on 30 October 2022. It will be the sixth Polish city – following Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Gdańsk and Poznań – from which KLM will offer direct flights to the Netherlands.
easyJet launches route to Bristol from Belfast City
easyJet has launched services on a new winter route from Belfast City to Bristol. Services will be operated up to three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays throughout the winter season until 24 March 2023.
AirAsia X returns to Australia with Kuala Lumpur to Sydney service
Long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X has celebrated the return of twice-weekly services between Sydney and Kuala Lumpur. Passengers were treated to a special send-off to mark the official recommencement of services on the route after a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic.
Vueling launches route from Shannon to Paris Orly
Shannon Airport has welcomed a new twice-weekly Vueling route to Paris Orly. Passengers on the inaugural flight were treated to a taste of France at the blue, white and red dressed gate area. Celebrations included freshly made crêpes and a Parisian themed cake.
Qantas launches route from Sydney to Bengaluru
Qantas has launched a new route from Sydney to Bengaluru, establishing the first direct connection between Australia and Southern India by any airline. The route is operated four times weekly – on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays – with an A330.
Flybe increases Belfast City services for winter 2022/23
Flybe continues to grow with a new winter schedule that will see the airline fly to 12 destinations. New winter flights will commence on 30 October and include additional routes and frequencies from Birmingham to Belfast City Airport and Belfast City Airport to East Midlands.