New Routes

Scientists have identified a new monkey species in the Congo rainforest, marking only the fifth such discovery in Africa in the past 75 years

Riyadh Air has officially begun operations at Madrid-Barajas Airport, introducing four weekly flights between Spain's capital and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Norwegian Cruise Line has added Vibe Beach Club, enhanced spa facilities, and new amenities to Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem

Air Canada Aeroplan and World of Hyatt launch a new partnership allowing members to earn, redeem and unlock benefits across flights and hotel stays

Romania has launched its biggest airport infrastructure project. The new terminal planned for Henri Coandă International Airport will handle up to 30 million passengers annually

Twenty-nine nations have joined a China-backed initiative to establish the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization in Shanghai

The new luxury W hotel by Marriott Bonvoy will feature 210 rooms, culinary venues, a spa, pools and a design inspired by Saudi heritage

Luxair has inaugurated a new route linking Bilbao Airport and Luxembourg. Flights are scheduled to run through the end of the summer season

A new partnership between easyJet and Airportr lets travelers flying from Edinburgh Airport skip baggage drop and head straight to security

Marriott Bonvoy and Japan Airlines unveil a new partnership offering travelers faster access to elite status and expanded loyalty benefits

Singapore Airlines has announced it will discontinue its current Singapore-Milan-Barcelona service while boosting flights to Manchester, Milan, Munich, and London Gatwick. The airline will also launch new Madrid services via Barcelona in late 2026. "Europe is an important market for Singapore Airlines"

Condor launches three new flights connecting Frankfurt to Barcelona, Venice, and Budapest. "We are continuously expanding our European route network and this summer already offer our guests connections to 13 city destinations across Europe"

LOT announcement: New flights to Oslo, Bergen and Brussels have launched, placing the northern Polish city as an emerging destination on the European aviation map

Aer Lingus is launching new routes to Nice, Oslo, and Asturias while restoring seasonal services and expanding its transatlantic network for summer 2026

The low-cost airline's new route, operated three times a week using Airbus A321neo aircraft, has significant potential, with 10,000 connecting passengers annually, 30% of whom are business travelers. The move strengthens economic and tourist ties between Hungary and Turkey

SriLankan Airlines has partnered with flynas to boost travel between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia, offering smoother connections across domestic and global routes. SriLankan: "Strengthening ties through shared skies and enhanced connections"

The new route between Almaty and Shanghai will operate three times a week and is part of an accelerated expansion in the Chinese market, with a 96% jump in the number of passengers within a year

Qatar Airways will expand its summer network with more flights, routes, and flexibility for travelers from June through September 2026

Etihad Airways is significantly expanding its presence in China with five new routes and 28 additional weekly flights from Abu Dhabi. The move strengthens connectivity across key economic hubs while boosting trade, tourism and cargo links between the UAE and one of the world’s most important markets

Air Canada is expanding its winter 2026–27 network with new long-haul and leisure routes, including the only nonstop flights from North America to Tenerife