Ryanair closes Thessaloniki base: Athens, Chania, Rhodes and Corfu will also be affected by the move, which joins the company's previous conflicts with European airports over fees and operating costs. Ryanair attacked the costs in Greece, but Fraport Greece stung: "This is a commercial decision resulting from the operating model and profitability considerations only"
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
Air Serbia has launched a new Belgrade–Santorini service, flying twice weekly in summer 2026, expanding its growing network across Greece
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"
The Young Romanian carrier has announced the launch of new regular services connecting Cluj-Napoca to Vienna and Frankfurt. "The new routes have a direct impact on the development of the airport, by increasing passenger traffic, expanding the coverage area and strengthening connectivity". Also: Seventh aircraft (Airbus A220-300) joins the fleet
A new direct route between Rome Fiumicino and Tallinn is now live via Wizz Air. The low-cost carrier will operate three weekly flights between the two cities, boosting travel between Italy and Northern Europe
Ryanair has decided to close its Berlin Airport aircraft base because of high costs and the airport's latest 10% fee-increase notice. "German aviation policy has failed its citizens"
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will start non-stop tri-weekly flights to Amman City Airport on May 1, 2026. This is the airline's second airport in Jordan. "By serving two airports in the Jordanian capital, we aim to further support travel, tourism, and trade between the two countries"
Libya’s Medsky Airways has added Madrid to its growing European network with new direct flights from Tripoli starting today, April 21, 2026
Three weekly flights link Hanoi and Milan, marking a strategic expansion in Europe and strengthening bilateral ties
"The season opened with excitement and true partners," said Vered Schwartz, CEO at Overseas, regarding the launch of flights to the Slovak spa town, Piestany. "The locals warmly welcome Israeli visitors, making us feel wanted and safe," added Pini Kreiner, Co-CEO at Overseas
