China Eastern Airlines launches new Vienna–Xi’an route with 3 weekly flights using A330-200. Service begins April 20, boosting Europe–China links
The new route between Almaty and Shanghai will operate three times a week and is part of an accelerated expansion in the Chinese market, with a 96% jump in the number of passengers within a year
Etihad Airways enhances premium cabins on Mumbai and Delhi routes with A321LR and upgraded onboard experience. "This is a major upgrade on our flights"
The company will offer a variety of cruises of up to 11 nights with new itineraries, overnight stops and popular destinations across Asia
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
Air China starts nonstop Frankfurt–Beijing Daxing flights on April 27, with daily 777-300ER service and fares from €699 for a limited launch period
Malaysia Airlines announces new growth phase with Shenzhen, Changsha and Fukuoka added to its expanding network as part of its Destination 2030 strategy
Brussels Airport adds two direct routes to Asia via AirChina. "We’re excited to welcome AirChina and to offer travellers two new ways to fly directly between Brussels and China"
The Year of the Horse is here: a festive guide to visiting Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu in the middle of the Spring Festival, the colorful, family-friendly holiday celebrated by 1.5 billion people worldwide
OAG's on-time performance rating for January 2026 is out: China Southern led major airlines with an 89.4% punctuality rate. In North America, Southwest topped punctuality at 79.75%, just ahead of Alaska at 79.31%
