New Airlines

Starting October 1, passengers can combine flights operated by Smartwings and STARLUX Airlines on one ticket, including baggage transfer to their final destination

A new Star Alliance lounge will open at Incheon Airport’s Terminal 1, preserving premium lounge access for eligible alliance passengers from late 2026

Xiamen Airlines has launched a new direct route between Xiamen and London Heathrow, operating three times a week from September 6, 2026

Seven Thai airlines will let domestic passengers check in up to 10kg of purchased fresh fruit free at 20 regional Thai airports through August 2027

Malaysia Airlines has launched direct Kuala Lumpur–Fukuoka flights, operating up to five weekly services and adding a third gateway to Japan

AirAsia and Pegasus will collaborate to connect Southeast Asian destinations with Europe via Istanbul. Initial flights will include London, Moscow, Ankara, Zurich and Athens

United is launching a new tool that will allow passengers who have been reassigned to a delayed flight due to disruption to sign up for a waitlist on up to three earlier flights

Global air passenger demand rose 0.2% in July 2026, with strong European and Asia traffic offset by declines in the Middle East and North America

Hainan Airlines will resume direct Beijing-Phuket flights on December 10, with four weekly services before increasing to daily flights from December 25

Syrian Airlines has received the first two aircraft in a fleet renewal and expansion program. The move is intended to enable new destinations, add frequencies, and improve flight regularity