flydubai will begin direct flights between Dubai and Benghazi from June 17, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate the route. Flydubai: "The launch of our new operations to Libya marks another milestone in our network expansion strategy and reinforces our commitment to opening underserved markets"
United Airlines will resume direct flights between the United States and Venezuela this August, for the first time since 2017, with a daily flight on a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The renewal of the route is expected to strengthen economic ties between the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, and it follows American Airlines' similar announcement on the resumption of flights connecting the two countries
Finnair has made a surprising return to Canada following an 11-year hiatus, reintroducing direct flights from Helsinki to Toronto three times a week between May 4 and August 29, 2026
Uganda Airlines returns its Airbus A330-800neo to service after maintenance, restoring direct flights from Entebbe to London Gatwick starting May 2026
A new nonstop ITA Airways route connects Rome and Houston, enhancing economic ties and offering travelers a direct link between Europe and Texas
China Eastern Airlines will begin direct Shanghai–Tbilisi services on July 15, 2026, marking its first route to Georgia and strengthening Eurasian connectivity. "The new route will serve as an efficient 'air bridge' for economic and trade cooperation"
Alaska Airlines has launched its first nonstop flight between Seattle and Rome, marking its official entry into Europe. The seasonal service, operating through October 23, is the only daily direct connection between the two cities and is flown on a Boeing 787-9 featuring the airline’s new international business class Suites
The Italian flag carrier has announced a new direct route connecting Rome to Santo Domingo, a significant strategic network expansion with emphasis on America. Also, starting today: the company will use an AI-powered tool to save fuel and cut emissions
Libya’s Medsky Airways has added Madrid to its growing European network with new direct flights from Tripoli starting today, April 21, 2026
The company will operate two weekly flights on Dreamliner aircraft; flight time is expected to reach 16.5 hours. Ticket sales will open this May
