Emirates will offer Premium Economy on more than 84 routes this summer, adding flights to destinations including Rome, Cochin, and Karachi. Copenhagen, Phuket, and Cape Town will receive additional daily flights; Rome, Taipei, and Mexico City will join Premium Economy destinations
El Al has announced the expansion of its codeshare agreement with SAS, the Scandinavian airline that recently resumed operations in Israel. From now on, direct SAS flights between Tel Aviv and Copenhagen will be available on the El Al website, along with frequent flyer club points
Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines introduces its first A350-1000, joining a fleet of 10 A350-900s. The aircraft will serve long-haul routes to Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific
OAG data shows routes in Asia overwhelmingly led global air traffic in 2025, while international rankings were also dominated by short-haul Asian flights. The Jeju–Seoul Gimpo route topped OAG’s 2025 list with 14.4 million seats
Air France has introduced a limited-time offer for Tel Aviv departures, applying a $93 discount to base fares on eligible global routes
Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air continues to expand its operations, announcing 10 new routes in Europe; most will open for the 2026 summer season
The world's largest airline continues to expand with 15 new domestic routes, strengthening operations at home ports and connecting small cities to the network. In total, the company has reached nearly 250 destinations within the US
The Japanese airline is reporting delays of up to 16 hours affecting more than 3,000 passengers in the coming days after temporarily grounding the aircraft involved in a recent accident. Widespread impact on routes to London, New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Singapore
From January 2026, Emirates will introduce refurbished Boeing 777s on flights to Beirut and Beijing, offering upgraded cabins and better connections. The airline has recently revealed free amenity kits for premium economy and economy class passengers on long-haul flights
Polish airline LOT is adding direct routes from Gdansk to Brussels, Oslo, and Bergen, strengthening its position in northern Poland, with additional plans to open a route to Istanbul at the beginning of the year
