Long Haul Flights

A new Air Europa service connects Madrid and Johannesburg, offering three weekly flights and strengthening Madrid’s role as a Europe-Africa hub

Vietjet Airlines will launch two weekly Hanoi–Almaty–Prague flights from October 2026, marking its first European destination

Air Transat's new route will operate three times a week and will connect for the first time ever a direct flight between London Gatwick and Ottawa, in a move that expands the busy British airport's long-haul destination network

German aviation group Lufthansa has ordered 10 Airbus A350-900 and 10 Boeing 787-9. The aicraft will enter service between 2032 and 2034 as part of a plan to renew its fleet and reduce pollutant emissions

Lufthansa launches FOX, a new service experience on long-haul flights, with a comprehensive upgrade across all classes and aircraft. The move includes increased personalization, improved comfort experience, and significant culinary upgrades. The launch comes at the end of two years of development and extensive investment by the company

Air passengers in the Netherlands will face major tax increases by 2027, with long-haul flights rising up to 140% and family costs sharply higher

Air France has refreshed its Business Class menu with new desserts by Nina Métayer, blending French flavors with a refined onboard dining experience

Etihad Airways is significantly expanding its presence in China with five new routes and 28 additional weekly flights from Abu Dhabi. The move strengthens connectivity across key economic hubs while boosting trade, tourism and cargo links between the UAE and one of the world’s most important markets

ZIPAIR Tokyo introduces Starlink satellite internet on select Boeing 787 flights, aiming for smoother connectivity and a more relaxed long-haul experience

Air Canada is expanding its winter 2026–27 network with new long-haul and leisure routes, including the only nonstop flights from North America to Tenerife