Routes profiles the latest operations of New York-based JetBlue Airways, the World Routes 2021 attendee that has just launched its second transatlantic service.
The airline has adapted its flying schedule in response to state reopening plans and latest border assumptions in Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia.
Finnair’s new codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines, flydubai adding a second destination in Romania, and PLAY’s Amsterdam launch plans are among the latest new route announcements and services resuming.
Routes selects 50 new air services set to start around the world in September 2021, looking at the planned frequency, start date and aircraft to be used.
Routes profiles Air Astana, the World Routes 2021 attendee that is set to resume service between Kazakhstan’s capital Nur-Sultan and London Heathrow later this month.
Destinations with high vaccination rates are an initial focus, while Australia’s flag-carrier is evaluating whether to operate scheduled service between London Heathrow and Darwin.
Britain’s Heathrow Airport reported a relative surge in passenger traffic in July but warned that overall numbers were still down 80% on pre-pandemic levels.
As JetBlue today launches its first transatlantic route, Routes takes a look at the current state of play in the lucrative market between the US and UK.