Europe Expansion

Lufthansa Group and Air India strengthen ties with a new agreement to expand routes, coordinate services, and enhance travel between Europe and India’s booming market

A 10% YoY jump and more than 22% above pre-corona levels, alongside the expansion of regional hubs, the entry of new airlines, and huge investments in infrastructure. Romanian aviation is establishing its position as a major player in the skies of Europe

The United Arab Emirates airline is upgrading its fleet and expanding its network of destinations for its popular Premium Economy class, including Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The company's giant aircraft will also be redesigned to suit passenger demand

New agreements with airlines in Europe and Asia and renewed ties with Avianca strengthen the status of the Spanish airline Air Europa: "A bridge between Europe and America"

The low-cost carrier is adding a direct route between Varna and Larnaca, operating three times a week. The new service is part of the company's expansion plans for the summer of 2026

Wizz Air is expanding its footprint with new routes between Spain, Albania, Greece, and Hungary, focusing on affordable direct travel in Western and Southern parts of Europe

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

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

Turkish Airlines continues its international expansion with a new, state-of-the-art business lounge at Edinburgh Airport; it's the company's first business lounge in Europe and eighth outside Turkey

British flag carrier British Airways, through its subsidiary Cityflyer, is expanding its route network and opening three destinations in Europe in the summer of 2026; CEO: "We’re excited to grow our network next year with three fantastic new routes."