Latest Airline Route News
Aer Lingus launches first non-stop transatlantic service from Manchester to Barbados
Aer Lingus has launched its first transatlantic service from the UK, with its non-stop route from Manchester to Barbados. Meanwhile, from 1 December, the airline will begin operating its first ever non-stop flights from Manchester to New York JFK.
Air Belgium launches new route from Brussels to Mauritius
Air Belgium has commenced services between Brussels Airport and Mauritius. It was a festive occasion with a new airline and a new destination for Brussels.
Air Astana launches scheduled services to Sri Lanka
Air Astana will launch scheduled services between Almaty and Colombo, the commercial centre of Sri Lanka, on 3 December 2021. The twice-weekly service will be operated with A321LR aircraft on Tuesdays and Fridays.
London City Airport winter schedule includes new routes to Prague, Salzburg and Chambéry
BA CityFlyer started services from London City Airport to Prague on 31 October with three weekly rotations. The airline is also planning to commence flights to Salzburg from 12 December on a three-weekly rotation, and two daily flights to Chambéry from 19 December.
JetBlue enhances its transatlantic service with London Gatwick launch
JetBlue has expanded its presence in the transatlantic market with the launch of a new, nonstop service between New York JFK and London Gatwick Airport. The service is initially operated four times weekly in October, then daily from November onward.
airBaltic launches Riga-Dubai service
airBaltic has launched direct service between Riga and Dubai, connecting the two cities with four weekly flights. The route is operated with the A220-300.
Adelaide Airport welcomes launch of Qantas operations to Hobart
Adelaide Airport welcomed the start of Qantas operations to Hobart with a spectacular route launch cake. The large apple at its centrepiece signifies Tasmania being one of the world’s major apple producers. The themed cake also highlights the experiences South Australia has to offer, such as wines.
Emirates to restart daily London Gatwick service in December
Emirates will restart flights to London Gatwick from 10 December, responding to the easing of international travel restrictions and an upsurge in passenger demand for winter sun. The airline will resume services to its second London gateway with a daily flight operated by a B777.
Vueling announces new Belfast International to Paris Orly route
Vueling has announced a new service from Belfast International Airport to Paris Orly, commencing on 2 November 2021, and operating on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Skytrans launches route from Cairns to the Whitsunday Coast and Rockhampton
In a first for Skytrans, Cairns and the Whitsunday region a new service has launched connecting Tropical North Queensland to the Whitsunday Islands. The new services operate five times per week.
Southwest Airlines announces largest-ever schedule from Austin beginning March 2022
Southwest Airlines, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s largest carrier, has announced that it will bring even more air service to Austin starting in March 2022. The airline will increase service by more than 20 flights per day, offering nonstop service to 46 destinations.
Transavia touches down in Milan Bergamo
Milan Bergamo Airport has announced the commencement of Transavia’s link to Rotterdam The Hague, marking the addition of the third new airline to the Lombardy gateway in recent months.