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STARLUX Airlines strengthens its India presence by appointing InterGlobe Air Transport as its exclusive passenger and cargo GSA, boosting connectivity and market reach.
Philippine Airlines will restore nonstop flights between Manila and Dubai on October 2, 2026, giving travellers another direct option between the Philippines and the UAE. The service will begin with four flights a week, while the airline aims to increase frequency when operations allow. The return matters for Filipino residents travelling home, families visiting across
easyJet has launched direct Glasgow–Malta flights, giving Scottish travellers another way to reach the Mediterranean islands. The airline began the twice-weekly service on 4 August 2026, with departures scheduled for Tuesdays and Fridays. The route adds competition to a market that already has direct flights. For holidaymakers, another airline means more schedules and fares to
SITA is highlighting a central challenge in modern air travel: airlines and airports have powerful digital tools, but those tools must work together. Better data sharing could help travellers move through airports with fewer delays, clearer updates and less repeated processing. Artificial intelligence, digital identity and baggage tracking already support parts of the passenger journey.
Vancouver International Airport expects 32 weekly non-stop flights to mainland China in November 2026, up from 23 a year earlier. The nine additional services represent an increase of about 39% and will give travellers more choices across nine routes. Eight airlines are expected to operate the expanded network. The growth could support leisure trips, business
Brisbane Airport will add Queensland’s largest electric go-kart circuit to its Skygate precinct when a new Game Over entertainment venue opens in 2027. The 3,600-square-metre facility will combine indoor karting with bowling, arcade games, interactive attractions and dining. The project gives travellers and local visitors another reason to visit Skygate beyond shopping or catching a
Aeroméxico will launch new nonstop flights from Mexico City to Montego Bay and Nassau in March 2027, strengthening Latin America-Caribbean connectivity. The Mexico City-Montego Bay route will begin on March 18. Nassau will follow on March 19, becoming Aeroméxico’s second new Caribbean destination within two days. Both routes will operate three times weekly, subject to
Kenya Airways has selected Sabre to deliver a modern retailing platform supporting reservations, ticketing, inventory management, and airport check-in. The platform will become a central operational and commercial foundation for the carrier. It will replace technology that has served Kenya Airways for more than two decades. Announced on September 22, 2026, the partnership represents a
Akasa Air is expanding its domestic and international network through new routes serving Hanoi, Jaipur, Noida, and Navi Mumbai. The airline launched four weekly nonstop flights between Mumbai and Hanoi on September 4, 2026. Hanoi became its first destination in Vietnam and seventh international destination. Meanwhile, Jaipur will join Akasa Air’s network on October 11,
Jetstar has launched Classic Upgrades for eligible Qantas Frequent Flyers traveling on selected international Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights. The new rewards option allows members to request an Economy-to-Business Class upgrade using a fixed number of Qantas Points. The required points total depends on the route and is displayed when the request is submitted. At launch,
Condor and American Airlines have launched a new interline partnership, expanding convenient travel between North America, Germany, and wider Europe. The agreement connects more than 150 cities served by American Airlines with Condor’s transatlantic gateways. These gateways include Boston, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Chicago will join the network
American Airlines has become Inter Miami CF’s first official airline partner under a multi-year agreement combining aviation, football and premium tourism experiences. American will also serve as an official club partner and a founding partner of Nu Stadium and Miami Freedom Park. The collaboration will create new ways for international supporters to connect with Inter
