Airports & Networks

Indian LCC SpiceJet is further expanding its domestic and international network as part of a strategy to enhance connectivity between some of India’s biggest cities and key non-metro cities.

Vistara plans to add Frankfurt to its route map from February, becoming the second destination in Europe to be served by the Indian full-service carrier.

A new Italian airline is set to begin operations before the end of the first quarter when EGO Airways takes to the skies.

Jet2.com’s summer 2022 schedule includes a number of new routes, including Edinburgh-Skiathos.

The Italian start-up has outlined plans to fly domestic routes this summer.

The Indian airline will rival Air India and Lufthansa in serving the Delhi-Frankfurt market.

'Draconian' restrictions are 'inexplicable,' according to ULCC.

The carrier also plans LAX-Austin, Texas service.

The United Nations is calling on member states to reduce the potential risk of civilian aircraft being shot down while flying in conflict zones or regions of military tension.

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is planning to fly 50% of its pre-COVID-19 traffic volumes in the summer season and hopes long-haul routes will play a crucial part in its recovery.

Connectivity is being enhanced from Jharsuguda and Hyderabad, while the Indian airline is also starting a new route to Ras Al-Khaimah.

Service to the UK was suspended in mid-December after a more transmissible COVID-19 strain was detected in the country.

As SpiceJet adds new services, Routes looks at the top airports, airlines and routes in India this week.

Carriers in both countries await the establishment of a two-way travel bubble.

The carrier had only recently launched the service from Guyana.

From electric and autonomous tow vehicles to a rail system, alternative approaches to aircraft ground handling come into focus.

Eastern Airlines has launched a 2X-weekly flight between Miami International (MIA) and Asunción (ASU), adding direct service to Paraguay’s capital city.

Ground handling giant Swissport is consolidating its activities in Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands, bringing them under the leadership of new CEO Thierry Miremont.

The restoration of diplomatic relations between Qatar and four Arab states looks set to have big implications for oneworld alliance member Qatar Airways.

South Korean LCC T’Way Air has confirmed plans to add Airbus A330s to its fleet late in 2022, allowing it to extend its network reach.

Miami’s nonstop connection with Paraguay’s capital has been restored following the launch of Eastern Airlines’ latest route.

The French city is being tagged on to the airline’s existing route to Marseille.

New aircraft will allow the 10-year-old airline to expand its horizons beyond Nigeria.

Morocco’s flag-carrier Royal Air Maroc has revived plans to add Dubai to its network, more than six years after last pulling the plug on a proposed route to the emirate.

China Eastern’s new subsidiary OTT Airlines is planning to launch at least five routes during the first quarter of 2021 as it seeks to gain a foothold in China’s domestic market.