Charting the resurgence of air transport in markets around the word, Routes looks at the easing of travel restrictions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Thirteen more routes have been added to Wizz Air’s summer schedule, taking the total number of new services being launched by the Central and Eastern Europe ULCC close to the 150 mark.
An ongoing dispute between Aeroméxico and Emirates over the Gulf carrier’s plans to launch a new route from Dubai to Mexico City via Barcelona has taken a new twist.
Low-cost long-haul carrier Norwegian is to boost frequencies to some of its US destinations from London next summer, but will reduce service to Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Miami and Orlando.
Gulf carrier Emirates will launch a new route to Mexico City later this year, less than ten months after cancelling plans to serve the Mexican capital.
This week: A non-stop route between Mexico City and Barcelona; IndiGo advances European ambitions; and Ethiopian Airlines swaps Los Angeles for Houston.
This week: Ethiopian to connect West Africa with the West Coast of the US; Thai AirAsia to launch new Sri Lanka service; and United to offer special Barcelona flights.
UAE-based carrier Emirates has dropped plans to operate a fifth freedom flight between Dubai and Mexico City via Barcelona. But the move could prompt Aeromexico to revive proposals for a Barcelona service.
Europe’s aviation industry is poised for a record period over the coming months as demand for air transport continues to outstrip economic growth and defy geopolitical challenges. Routesonline analyses the continent’s growing market - at the same time as a new report has warned that the sector is heading for a capacity crunch unless urgent action is taken.
British Airways owner International Airlines Group (IAG) is in talks with Boeing and Airbus about acquiring new aircraft for LEVEL as it seeks to further expand the brand.