Airline Growth

flydubai has launched daily Dubai-Pokhara flights, becoming the first airline to operate scheduled international services to Nepal’s Pokhara airport

ITA Airways will launch a third daily flight between Rome and Tel Aviv from October 25, increasing the route to more than 20 weekly flights

Philippine Airlines plans nonstop Manila flights to Delhi and Mumbai from December 2026, subject to Indian government approval

Emirates’ new Manchester Airport lounge brings its latest lounge concept to the UK with local cuisine, private spaces and direct aircraft boarding

Scandinavian airline SAS has unveiled its new flagship lounge, which is expected to open in June 2027. Plans include a VIP room

Another dramatic decision: airBaltic is discontinuing direct Riga-Dubai flights for winter 2026/27, offering affected passengers refunds, rebooking or partner connections

The low-cost airline is launching its largest winter schedule in its history in Britain, with 22 new routes and a forecast of 63 million passengers in 2026 while sending a harsh message to the government

Air France will operate three special flights for Pope Leo XIV between Paris, Lourdes, Metz and Rome using a specially prepared and renamed Airbus

IATA will bring airline leaders together in Macao for its 2026 World Financial and World Passenger Symposiums on Artificial Intelligence, digital identity and travel

The airline and Boeing announced the completion of Turkish's largest-ever deal for Boeing narrow-body aircraft: a firm order of 100 737-8s and an option for 50 additional 737 MAX aircraft

The Portuguese airline opened 2026 with a sharp improvement in results and an increase in demand for North and South American routes, but warns about the rest of the year