Airline Competition

Iberia is kicking off its winter 2025-26 season with an expanded schedule packed with fresh destinations, higher flight frequencies, and the return of popular seasonal routes

Diana Birket-Rauco becomes the first woman CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, replacing Joe Sprague. Meanwhile, new changes in the group

For the fifth consecutive year, El Al has achieved a five-star service rating from APEX, one of the most prestigious international organizations measuring passenger experience. This accomplishment places the airline alongside notable names such as Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, and Qantas

Air Canada adds new summer 2026 routes to Sicily and Mallorca, resumes flights to Shanghai and Budapest, and makes Vancouver -Bangkok year-round

Air France equips its new Airbus A350 aircraft with unlimited free Wi-Fi, marking a first for long-haul flights. By the end of 2025, around 30% of the fleet will feature the new technology, with full fleet coverage by the end of 2026. Additionally, the regional fleet will also get Wi-Fi for the first time, alongside redesigned passenger cabins

High costs and focus on core markets lead Wizz Air to close Vienna operations. Routes to Bilbao and London Gatwick will halt by October 2025; all routes end by March 2026

New Travel Opportunities Open Up with Flydubai and TAROM Partnership

Emirates introduces the Airbus A350 for daily flights to Hangzhou, China

**Air Canada's new route to Palma de Mallorca signals a revolution in the airline's international network: Introducing A321XLR aircraft with extended range and innovative services, unlocking new direct Mediterranean destinations**

Romania's AnimaWings reveals an ambitious expansion plan with new routes to Europe and the Middle East, strengthening connectivity from Romanian airports and launching a fleet of new Airbus A220 aircraft