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Christchurch Airport Welcomes Air New Zealand’s First Direct Flight from Adelaide, Strengthening Trans-Tasman Ties

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(IN SHORT) Christchurch Airport celebrated the inaugural Air New Zealand flight from Adelaide, strengthening ties between the South Island and South Australia. The milestone follows over five decades of sister-city collaboration between Christchurch and Adelaide and supports increased travel, tourism, and cultural exchange between the regions. The launch ceremony featured a kapa haka performance and… Read the full news article

Blue Islands Launches Direct Festive Flights for Channel Islanders to Bruges Christmas Markets

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(IN SHORT) Blue Islands will operate direct flights from Guernsey and Jersey to Ostend this December, offering day-return, two-night and three-night festive packages to Bruges. Each booking includes hold luggage and a coach transfer to Bruges’ city centre, where visitors can enjoy the Winter Glow festival, Christmas markets, mulled wine, boutique shopping, and seasonal attractions… Read the full news article

South African Airways to Launch Direct Cape Town–Mauritius Flights Beginning December 2025

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(IN SHORT) South African Airways (SAA) will begin its first direct flights between Cape Town and Mauritius on 9 December 2025, with service three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The new route reflects SAA’s commitment to expanding its regional footprint and supporting tourism between the Western Cape and Mauritius. Temporary adjustments will… Read the full news article

Blue Islands Kicks Off Seven-Week German Charter Service, Aiming for 33,000 Visitor Nights in Jersey

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(IN SHORT) Blue Islands has launched its 2025 inbound European charter programme by flying its first German holidaymakers from Erfurt and Münster/Osnabrück into Jersey. This marks the beginning of a seven-week series of flights from Germany—alongside charters from Austria, the Netherlands, and Switzerland—designed to deliver up to 33,000 visitor bed nights to the Channel Islands…. Read the full news article

QantasLink to Launch New Direct Flights from Perth to Newcastle and Hobart in 2025

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(IN SHORT) QantasLink is launching two new direct routes from Perth to Newcastle and Hobart, enhancing connectivity for travelers to and from Western Australia and supporting the resource sector. These services will offer more than 75,000 seats annually and provide seamless connections to international destinations. The new routes, starting in September 2025, will be operated… Read the full news article

Aer Lingus Announces New Winter Direct Route to Cancún, Mexico, Connecting Ireland to the Caribbean

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(IN SHORT) Aer Lingus has announced the launch of a new direct route from Dublin to Cancún, Mexico, starting January 2026. The new service will operate three times a week, offering Irish travellers direct access to the tropical beaches, Mayan ruins, and vibrant culture of Cancún. This new route strengthens Aer Lingus’ winter sun offering… Read the full news article

Blue Islands Launches New Newcastle Service Connecting Guernsey and Jersey to the North East

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(IN SHORT) Blue Islands has launched a new direct flight service between Newcastle and the Channel Islands, offering up to three flights a week this summer. The new route, celebrated with an inaugural flight, strengthens the airline’s connectivity and supports tourism in the region. Blue Islands is also introducing a new route to Paris starting… Read the full news article

Wizz Air’s New Base in Yerevan to Offer 1.2 Million Seats Annually and Expand Regional Connectivity

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Wizz Air adds four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark

(IN SHORT) Wizz Air’s new base in Yerevan, launching October 2025, introduces eight new routes to six countries, reinforcing the airline’s leadership in Armenia’s aviation sector. The Airbus A321neo aircraft will offer sustainable travel options, while the base’s expansion is expected to create 100 direct jobs and 800 indirect jobs in Armenia. With over 1.2… Read the full news article

Delta Expands Service from Gerald R. Ford International Airport with New Nonstop Flight to Orlando

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(IN SHORT) Gerald R. Ford International Airport announces a new nonstop route to Orlando starting December 2025, in partnership with Delta Air Lines. The service will operate on Saturdays, providing travelers with more direct options to Florida. This marks Delta’s fifth nonstop destination from GRR, reflecting the airline’s ongoing commitment to West Michigan. Tickets will… Read the full news article

SunExpress Unveils Direct Liverpool to Antalya Flights for an Unforgettable Summer 2025

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(IN SHORT) SunExpress has introduced a new direct flight route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Antalya, scheduled to operate three times a week during Summer 2025 using Boeing 737 aircraft. Return fares are competitively priced starting at £189.99, providing an affordable option for travelers to experience the Turkish Riviera. Paul Winfield from LJLA highlighted… Read the full news article

Jet2 and Jet2holidays Expand Horizons from Luton with New Direct Flights and Holiday Packages

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(IN SHORT) London Luton Airport has launched a new service by Jet2 and Jet2holidays, introducing direct flights and package holidays from Luton to 17 sunny destinations across Southern Europe and the Mediterranean. The festive launch featured a red-carpet check-in, live entertainment, personalized gifts, and surprise giveaways, with the inaugural flight to Majorca setting the tone…. Read the full news article

Air Canada Expands Transpacific Reach with New Direct Service to Manila

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(IN SHORT) Air Canada has introduced a new four-times-weekly, year-round direct service from Vancouver to Manila, marking its 12th destination in the Asia-Pacific region and further solidifying its position as the leading North American airline with the most non-stop flights to Southeast Asia. Celebrations at Vancouver’s YVR Pacific hub highlighted the launch, with strong support… Read the full news article

Manchester Airport Champions Inclusive Travel: Essential Tips and Support for Autistic Passengers

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(IN SHORT) On World Autism Awareness Day, Manchester Airport highlights essential tips and support measures for autistic travelers and their companions, addressing the challenges posed by the busy airport environment. Recognizing that even small disruptions can cause significant stress, the airport recommends choosing short-haul, direct flights and avoiding peak travel times. Practical advice includes selecting… Read the full news article

Jetstar Launches Direct Christchurch-Cairns Flights, Strengthening Trans-Tasman Connectivity and Boosting Tourism

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(IN SHORT) Jetstar is set to launch direct flights from Christchurch to Cairns on 2 April, offering a convenient gateway for New Zealanders to explore the tropical splendor of Tropical North Queensland and for Australians to discover the scenic charm of Christchurch and the South Island. This new route expands Jetstar’s trans-Tasman network, joining its… Read the full news article

Finavia Boosts Global Air Connectivity with Expanded Summer Routes and Enhanced European Links

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(IN SHORT) Finavia is significantly expanding its international air network for the summer season, with direct flights now serving 116 destinations globally. This expansion includes both new route launches and increased weekly frequencies on existing routes, with a strong focus on connecting Finland to major European cities and popular Mediterranean tourist hotspots. Finnish Lapland continues… Read the full news article

flydubai Restores Direct Pisa-Dubai Link to Boost Connectivity and Tourism

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(IN SHORT) flydubai will resume direct flights between Dubai and Pisa starting 1 April 2025, operating three times a week from Terminal 3 at Dubai International to Pisa International Airport. This new service, which increases weekly passenger capacity by over 5,000 seats each way, provides enhanced connectivity for travelers between the GCC and Italy’s Tuscany… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines Headlines 2025 Maui Invitational: A New Era for College Hoops in Paradise

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(IN SHORT) The Maui Invitational, now rebranded as the “Southwest Maui Invitational” for 2025, will be held at Lahaina Civic Center from November 24-26, following a new title sponsorship by Southwest Airlines. The tournament, entering its 42nd year, will feature prominent teams such as Arizona State, Texas, and USC, while celebrating its historic legacy. Southwest… Read the full news article

Finavia welcomes Air Leap’s direct route between Stockholm Arlanda and Turku

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Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — From 24 January, Air Leap will start a direct route between Stockholm Arlanda and Turku. Air Leap will operate the route with two daily round trips Monday to Friday and one direct flight from Turku to Stockholm on Saturday with return on Sunday. Air Leap has previously… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways announces new direct flights to Hatay, Turkey from 4 April

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Qatar Airways announces new direct flights to Hatay, Turkey from 4 April   Non-stop service to Hatay to commence on 4 April  New route reflects the close relationship between the State of Qatar and Turkey DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce the launch of new direct flights… Read the full news article

S7 Airlines announces direct flights to the Spanish island of Tenerife from 26 April 2018

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a oneworld® global airline alliance member, launches direct scheduled flights to the Spanish island of Tenerife starting 26 April 2018. Tickets are available now. Flights from Moscow to Tenerife will be carried out on Mondays and Thursdays. Flights will depart from Domodedovo Airport at 13:25 and arrive at Reina Sofia Airport at 19:20 local time. Return flights… Read the full news article

S7 Airlines launches direct flights from St. Petersburg to Perm from 30 April 2018

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a oneworld® global airline alliance member, launches direct scheduled flights from St. Petersburg to Perm starting 30 April 2018. Tickets are available now. Flights from Pulkovo Airport to Perm will be carried out on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Flights will depart from Pulkovo Airport at 19:05 and arrive in Perm at 23:25 local time. Return flights… Read the full news article

WestJet to operate direct flights from Calgary and Edmonton to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in January 2017

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MESA, Ariz., 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and WestJet Airlines have announced direct service between Phoenix’s East Valley and Canada.  This is the second Canadian service announcement in as many weeks for Gateway Airport.  WestJet will operate three nonstop flights each week from Calgary starting on Jan. 19, and one weekly… Read the full news article

Norwegian to start three new non-stop long haul services to North America from London Gatwick

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Competitively priced, new direct long haul routes will operate from Gatwick on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to New York, Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale Norwegian’s flights from Gatwick offer more affordable travel with prices significantly less than that of flights operating from Heathrow Norwegian’s entry into the long-haul market from London points to the future… Read the full news article