The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
July 20
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air opened service between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh and Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). “Nearly 250 Spanish companies currently operate within Saudi Arabia, and this route connects Europe's gateway directly with Riyadh's rapidly growing hub,” the airline said. The RUH-MAD route, exclusive to Riyadh Air, will be flown 4X-weekly. The carrier will operate 2,312 two-way weekly seats on the route, according to OAG Schedules Analyzer data.
Southwest Airlines will launch flights between Amarillo, Texas, and Houston Hobby Airport from March 11, 2027. The service will be operated 4X-weekly.
Air Niugini started service between Port Moresby International Airport (POM) in Papua New Guinea and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT). Flights will be operated 2X-weekly with Boeing 737-800 and 767-300ER aircraft. The POM-NRT route, exclusive to Air Niugini, was previously operated by the airline, but has not been served for six years.
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