Airports & Networks

Hainan Airlines will deepen its European footprint this winter with the launch of nonstop flights between Chongqing, China, and Brussels, which will become its fourth route to the Belgian capital.

Lufthansa Group has augmented its joint venture with SIA by adding Brussels Airlines to the partnership and is looking to add ITA Airways to the transatlantic A++ JV.

Perth Airport has detailed expansion plans comprising multiple projects—including building a new domestic terminal—to accommodate expected passenger growth.

Eurocontrol said the MUAC handled 677,010 flights over the summer period, its highest volume of summer traffic since the pandemic.

Pakistan International Airlines is returning to the UK market later this month after a five-year ban, restoring nonstop flights between Islamabad and Manchester.

The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives.

The collapse of Icelandic carrier Play is the latest reminder of how unforgiving the transatlantic market is for low-cost operators.

The U.S. has pledged support for the construction of a $10 billion international airport in Ethiopia.

IndiGo will relaunch flights to mainland China later this month, becoming the first to announce the resumption of nonstop service between the two countries since 2020.

Qatar Airways has placed its code on a host of routes operated by two International Airlines Group carriers to the Americas, extending its transatlantic reach.

Thailand’s upgrade to U.S. FAA Category 1 safety status in April has enabled the country to expand existing routes and establish new international services.

As the two newcomers try to develop secondary markets, Breeze appears to be faring better, but Avelo’s recent Embraer E2 order opens a new chapter.

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

The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation has approved the Kingdom’s first virtual air traffic control (ATC) tower at AlUla Airport.

British Airways will launch nonstop service to St. Louis in April 2026, opening the city’s first direct connection to the UK in more than two decades.

Iberia was the largest provider of Europe–Latin America capacity in summer 2025 and is preparing itself for more competition in its core market.

The month will see EVA Air add Dallas-Fort Worth to its U.S. network, Delta Air Lines debut in Marrakech and Gulf Air resume service to New York.

Singapore and Argentina signed an open skies agreement, eliminating restrictions on air service and potentially jump-starting flights between the two countries.

Ryanair has confirmed it will not restart flights to Israel this winter, citing unresolved disputes with Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport.

All the important data related to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport in recent years.

Oman Airports is intensifying its European expansion strategy focusing on underserved markets, according to its Director of Route Development Salim Al-Shukaili.

Vancouver International Airport is prioritizing new long-haul links as it builds on strong passenger growth, eyeing Asia-Pacific and southern Europe.

ACI World projects global commercial air traffic will total 9.8 billion passengers in 2025 and exceed 10 billion in 2026, but growth is uneven across regions.

Taxation and infrastructure woes dim prospects for the new airport serving Peru’s capital.

Vienna Airport is pressing for reform of Austria’s aviation tax, arguing the levy puts the hub at a regional disadvantage.