Air Canada announced plans to increase its direct flights to China starting December 2024, following the Canadian government’s recent decision to lift restrictions on Chinese airlines’ flights to Canada. This policy shift, reversing a 2022 limit, paves the way for improved bilateral connectivity, aiming to bolster economic ties and ease travel for business and leisure…
Italian airline ITA Airways is set to resume flights between Libya and Italy, an important development following years of suspended services due to security concerns.
DHL Express has expanded its cargo operations by partnering with Central Airlines to launch Boeing 777F services connecting Shenzhen, China, with its Leipzig hub in Germany. Central Airlines will provide Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (CMI) services for this dedicated 777F, marking the airline’s first collaboration with DHL in China. This new route aims to strengthen…
Centrum Air is set to initiate its Tashkent–Colombo route on November 17, 2024, providing a direct connection between Uzbekistan and Sri Lanka with weekly service on an Airbus A321neo. This new route departs from Tashkent early morning, arriving in Colombo by mid-morning, enhancing travel options for passengers in both regions. The return flight departs Colombo…
Starting December 16, 2024, Avianca will introduce a daily direct flight from Bogotá, Colombia, to Havana, Cuba, aiming to boost tourism and cultural connectivity between the two nations. The route, operated by A320 family aircraft, is expected to provide over 2,500 seats weekly, accommodating both leisure and business travelers. This new service allows easier access…
airBaltic has rescheduled the start date for its Riga–Rzeszow service to November 8, 2024. Initially set for October 28, the route will now operate twice weekly, served by Airbus A220-300 aircraft. This adjustment aligns with airBaltic’s winter strategy, which features new seasonal routes across the Baltic region, including connections from Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius to…
Togo-based ASKY Airlines, partially owned by Ethiopian Airlines, is strategically expanding its network with plans to secure new codeshare agreements with key African carriers. Currently, ASKY serves 29 African destinations with a fleet of 14 Boeing 737s. To support regional expansion, ASKY aims to negotiate codeshares with Mauritania Airlines, Afrijet, Air Senegal, and Royal Air…
Ryanair has announced the launch of a new direct route from Zagreb to Palermo, Italy, beginning March 30, 2024, and running through the summer season. Scheduled to operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, the route will utilize the 180-seat Airbus A320 from Lauda Europe, Ryanair’s Austrian subsidiary.
