airline news

Air France resumes seasonal twice-weekly flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Malé (MLE), Maldives, from December 2026 to March 2027.

Air Corsica introduces the PRIMA annual subscription card for €349, offering 30% discounts and priority services for mainland France commuters in 2026.

Air Canada launches nonstop flights to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) from Toronto and Montreal starting October 2026, establishing the first direct North American link.

Abha International Airport ranks first globally in its category with a 93.84% on-time departure rate for June 2026, boosting Asir tourism.

Major aviation disruptions across Asia see 155 flights suspended and over 600 delays affecting hubs in Bengaluru, Jakarta, and Bangkok due to operational constraints.

Dallas, Atlanta, and New York-New Jersey prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals and final, driving massive aviation and hospitality demand.

Vietnam Airlines doubles its Osaka Kansai to Hanoi flight service to up to two daily round trips starting October 26, 2026, altering slot schedules.

Vietnam Airlines expands flight frequencies from Hanoi and Da Nang to major hubs in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan in 2026.

A landmark US policy shift loosening tech export controls to the UAE triggers a massive surge in corporate travel on Emirates and Etihad Airways.

The UAE, Turkey, Qatar, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia are rebuilding regional travel routes to Syria, with flydubai launching daily non-stop service to Aleppo on July 20, 2026.

Severe parking restrictions at Tokyo Haneda and Narita airports force business aviation operators to reposition aircraft to Sendai Airport's new hangar.

Toki Air restores direct air connectivity between Niigata and Fukui after 17 years with special charter flights in September 2026.