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

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The chairman of Europe’s A6 Alliance, which comprises the leading air navigation service providers, sees challenges for the upcoming summer season.

London Gatwick’s plans to upgrade its northern taxiway to become the airport’s second runway have received conditional government approval.

TransNusa is launching a new scheduled service between Bali and Guangzhou, becoming the first Indonesian airline to operate the route.

Turkish Airlines has launched its comprehensive package holiday brand globally.

The Australian Government has approved Qatar Airways Group’s minority 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia.

Passenger traffic levels at airports in all the world’s regions surpassed 2019 levels in 2024, presaging significant growth over the next 30 years, ACI says.

Drone data collected through the FAA’s Remote ID and academic studies provides critical information for improving operations.

The European aviation sector said the Clean Industrial Deal for decarbonizing the industrial sector is “a positive first step” but urged further action.

New Zealand will become the latest addition to VietJet’s expanding international network, as the LCC revealed plans to restore nonstop flights from Vietnam.

Spain welcomed more than 1 million visitors from Mexico in 2024, setting a milestone for travel between the two countries as airline capacity hit record levels.

According to a report by the United Nations Tourism (UNWTO), Africa welcomed approximately 74 million visitors last year, surpassing the figures from the previous year.

Red Sea Global (RSG) has entered a deal to bring Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to the Kingdom for the first time.

SITA’s latest Air Transport IT Insights report reveals growing focus on cybersecurity, biometrics, and sustainability to future-proof air travel.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has appointed longtime BWI chief Ricky Smith as the new head of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

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The commercial jet was within seconds of touching down on Runway 31C when it accelerated and climbed over the Challenger; the NTSB and FAA are investigating.

Libya and a Qatari construction company have signed a MOU to improve and modernize Tripoli International Airport, according to local media reports.

Wizz Air is expanding its Saudi Arabia operations with the launch of an Airbus A321XLR route from London to Medina.

Wizz Air is considering expanding its presence in Uzbekistan with new routes and the potential creation of a joint airline in the country.

The European Union (EU) has tightened its sanctions against Russia, placing additional restrictions on Russian domestic airlines and on airports in the country.

IndiGo will commence operations with its recently inducted wide body aircraft on the Delhi- Bangkok route.

Flydubai has launched flights to Antalya in Türkiye as part of its seasonal summer operations.

U.S. carrier Breeze Airways will establish a base at Akron-Canton Airport in the 2025 summer season, solidifying its presence at the Ohio airport.