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A selection of 50 new routes starting over the coming weeks, including services being launched by Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), Air France and Lufthansa.

Several airlines have made changes to their routings or schedules following Iran’s attack on Israel over the April 13-14 weekend and related airspace closures.

The three carriers are seeking out new markets overseas.

The CEOs of Air France-KLM, easyjet, Lufthansa and Ryanair argue that consolidation in Europe is a key ingredient for a globally competitive aviation industry.

Air France is preparing to upgrade the cabins of the Embraer 190s operated by regional subsidiary HOP. The flag-carrier’s regional operation currently flies 21 E190s.

“Responding to sustained demand” by expanding its network, Air France plans a 9% year-on-year increase in long-haul capacity.

Ten years after MH370 and 15 years from AF447, industry is closing safety gaps spotlighted by those two accidents.

SAS has just submitted a newly updated Chapter 11 plan, which is slated for court approval during the first quarter of 2024.

Neither Boeing’s nor Air France’s documentation explicitly mentions the effects of simultaneous actions on the controls, investigators note.

Phoenix’s first nonstop route to France will commence in May.

European airlines including Air France, Transavia and Ryanair are preparing to restart flights to and from Tel Aviv in Israel.

The pilots had poorly coordinated and acted in antagonist ways on the controls, a situation also known as dual input, the investigation concluded.

The three new destinations will be served from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).

With the new additions, the combined, single-itinerary option is now available on 41 SNCF train routes connecting 22 train stations to Paris hubs CDG and ORY.

Air France has passed the halfway point in deliveries of its order for 60 Airbus A220-300s, with 32 now in its inventory.

French airlines have been asked to reduce their flight programs Nov. 20 because of planned strikes by French air traffic controllers, Air France said.

Airlines operating in France will have to cancel thousands of flights early in 2024 because of a planned major modernization of the country’s ATC system.

Air France is leaving Orly (well, almost), after nearly 80 years.

As part of the plans, Air France said it would cut capacity between Paris and Toulouse, Marseille, and Nice to 90% of the current level.

Although emissions per ASK are decreasing, total emissions are rising.

Many airlines are suspending services to and from Tel Aviv as fighting between Israel and Hamas continues.

A selection of 75 new routes starting around the world in October 2023, including services being launched by the North American majors.

As Air France's 90th birthday looms, rumors circulate that the carrier may be announcing the purchase of roughly 50 new widebodies.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Expanding on an existing commercial partnership, Air France-KLM and Etihad are looking to collaborate on areas such as passenger operations and maintenance.