Flight Increase

Airbus will spend the next three years flight-testing full-scale wing extensions on an A321neo to improve efficiency for future single-aisle aircraft

American Airlines is rolling out new digital features, including Venmo payments, TSA PreCheck Touchless ID enrollment, and enhanced flight disruption management tools

Airbus has unveiled a newly painted A380 that will serve as a flying test bed for advanced engine technologies designed to power the next generation of aircraft

For the first time in its history, the company will launch direct flights from Los Angeles to Manila on Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The route will launch in March 2027

China Eastern has launched nonstop Shanghai-Dublin flights, marking Dublin Airport's longest route and strengthening Ireland-China ties

Thailand has intensified customs inspections at international airports, targeting high-risk flights to combat drug smuggling attempts

Sydney Airport has opened a new beauty and wellness space at Terminal 1, offering manicures, pedicures, and head spa treatments

Three passengers were arrested after allegedly causing chaos aboard a Lufthansa flight from Tel Aviv to Frankfurt, delaying departure

July 17 marks 12 years since Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was tragically downed over eastern Ukraine, claiming the lives of 298 people

The FAA alleges United Airlines allowed a flight attendant to work dozens of flights without meeting federal return-to-duty drug testing requirements

Etihad Airways is expanding capacity across its global network, increasing flights to key European cities and extending seasonal routes as strong travel demand continues to drive growth

China Eastern will begin seasonal nonstop flights from Adelaide to Shanghai in June, with onward connections to major European cities. The new service will operate three times a week. The airline will also increase Barcelona-Shanghai frequencies to 10 flights/week

SriLankan Airlines increases Colombo–Melbourne flights to 10 weekly from August 2026, improving connectivity between Sri Lanka and Australia

Etihad adds daily flights to Kabul, enhancing travel options and connections via Abu Dhabi to Europe and North America destinations

Air India will operate dozens of additional flights to key destinations in Europe, the United States and Asia between March 10 and 18. The move is intended to increase seat availability at a time when flight options are limited, and also help many passengers stranded abroad find alternative connecting routes through Europe

The company will increase frequencies on key routes, deploy upgraded aircraft on London and Melbourne routes, and launch premium economy and first class classes on select destinations

Starting December 1, 2025, Emirates will increase weekly frequencies on the Dubai–Cairo route, turning Cairo into the most served city on the airline's Africa network

Royal Jordanian expands Berlin–Amman service to four weekly flights, offering premium comfort and easy access to Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea

Air Serbia, reported 561,773 passengers in August, over 3,000 more than last year. Over eight months: more than 3.1 million passengers and a 5% rise in flight numbers