Routes

Wizz Air has signed a firm agreement to establish an operation in Abu Dhabi, with its first flights to begin during the second half of the year.

As COVID-19 coronavirus spreads globally, the number of international departure seats from China is set to drop by more than 5.5 million in March 2020 as airlines across the world continue suspending service.

Israeli carrier makes cuts to counter COVID-19 spread and pushes back launch of Tokyo service.

South Korea has reported the largest number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases outside of China.

The ULCC adds daily flights from Phoenix to two California airports.

National carrier Air New Zealand accounts for two-thirds of seat capacity, with Jetstar and Qantas Airways the next two largest carriers in the country’s market.

The airline seeks to contain the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus.

The move is part of the strategic partnership the carriers are developing.

The routes will be operated with ATR 72-600 turboprops.

The LCC is adding its 16th international destination from Manila.

Iraq’s aviation market is recovering after almost three decades of intermittent conflict, with Baghdad International Airport the main gateway and hub for Iraqi Airways.

This week: Calgary to join Eurowings’ long-haul network; Alitalia to end service to Santiago, Chile; and Frontier Airlines further increases its presence at Ontario International.

The seasonal service will commence for the winter ski season.

US major cites demand drop related to COVID-19.

The ULCC believes it can stimulate more demand to and from Texas’ capital.

New York-based JetBlue is the largest player in the Dominican Republic’s market, operating 18 routes from the US during 2019.

Nouvelair will offer its first scheduled flights from the UK to Tunisia this summer, replacing some of the capacity lost by the failure of Thomas Cook.

The oneworld members have reconciled after years of acrimony.

Sweden reported a 4% drop in the number of people flying via its airports in 2019 as the flight shaming movement gained prominence.

Air France has moved to fill a gap in the market left by the collapse of its former commercial partner Jet Airways.

Virgin Atlantic is opening a new long-haul route from Manchester later this year, connecting the UK airport with the Indian capital.

Competition in Moldova’s market is set to intensify with the launch of HiSky, a budget operator that will initially serve six European destinations from Chisinau.

The bankrupt carrier’s new commissioner presented plans to unions.

Two Airbus A321neo routes from Vietnam will cease indefinitely on Feb. 26.

Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra is Bolivia’s largest international airport, while state-owned flag carrier Boliviana de Aviacion is the biggest airline.