Airline Routes

Flydubai's new route to Riga strengthens ties between the Gulf and the Baltic states, featuring three weekly flights as part of its European expansion with 35 destinations across 20 countries

Etihad's passenger numbers reached an all-time high in November, marking a 28% rise from last year. The figures were boosted by new destinations and a growing fleet. "These results demonstrate the hard work of our teams"

Qantas has adopted stricter safety procedures: passengers may bring up to two portable chargers on board, but they may not use or charge them during the flight. The ban will also apply to Jetstar and QantasLink

JetBlue Airways has announced the launch of its first-ever business lounge at New York's JFK Airport; BlueHouse will feature a design paying homage to the Big Apple and a menu inspired by local cuisine

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

The new deal signed by SAS and WestJet translates to additional flight options between Scandinavian countries and Canada and more efficient connections to SAS's home ports. 2026 will bring more to the table

Air Transat has reached a temporary agreement, removing the threat of a strike. Operations are returning to normal. "Our priority now is to rapidly restore our operations and provide you with the best possible service."

Pegasus Airlines CEO, following the acquisition of the Czech airline for 154 million euros: "We didn’t start aviation in Türkiye, but we transformed it. And now, we’re ready to take the next step in our growth story"

Emirates is rolling out Christmas favourites across its network, including seasonal meals, sweet treats, Champagne picks and holiday movies for every age; from turkey dinners to festive cocktails and holiday playlists, the airline is bringing the holiday spirit to cabins, lounges and inflight entertainment

Turkish airline Pegasus has bought Czech company Smartwings, along with a stake in Czech Airlines, further expanding its destination network and enhancing passenger experience

After suspending operations due to security concerns, the airline will resume a direct route between Latvia's capital and Tel Aviv on September 4, with two weekly flights initially - a step forward in Europe's aviation recovery to Israel