(IN SHORT) Luxair has launched direct scheduled flights between Helsinki and Luxembourg, with the inaugural service departing Helsinki Airport on 2 July 2026. The route will operate twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays, using Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, making it the first regular scheduled service with this aircraft type at Helsinki Airport. Finavia said the… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Christchurch Airport has marked the launch of Solomon Airlines’ inaugural direct service between Christchurch and Port Vila, providing South Island travellers with a new route to Vanuatu from 2 July 2026. Operated by Airbus A320-200 aircraft, the service will run twice weekly, departing Christchurch on Thursdays and Sundays and returning from Port Vila… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) China Eastern has launched its first direct service between Shanghai and Zurich, with the inaugural flight landing at Zurich Airport on 18 June 2026 at 7:49 a.m. The airline will operate the route three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Flights will depart Zurich at 2:05 p.m. and arrive in Shanghai… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) AirAsia Malaysia has inaugurated its first-ever route to Japan, launching a daily fifth-freedom service linking Kota Kinabalu, Taipei, and Fukuoka. The inaugural flight on 15 August 2025 achieved full capacity from Taipei to Fukuoka and strong demand on the return leg, signalling robust interest in the new service. The launch positions Kota Kinabalu… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) easyJet and easyJet holidays launched their first flight from London Gatwick to Sal, Cape Verde, today, with services running thrice weekly (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) year-round. The route, easyJet’s debut in sub-Saharan Africa, offers flights from £129.99* and package holidays from £600, bookable until October 30, 2026, via easyJet.com or the app. The launch… Read the full news article