AIRLINE NEWS

Air Serbia will expand its Belgrade to Brač summer schedule to three weekly flights using ATR 72-600 aircraft starting June 1, 2027.

British Airways has announced a significant expansion for its summer 2026 schedule, upgrading its Bangkok route to year-round and increasing US and Middle East services.

Vietnam has overtaken Thailand in scheduled departing seats, recording 7.27 million seats in August 2026 to become the second-largest ASEAN aviation market.

Airlines are launching non-stop, ultra-long-haul flight routes of 16 to 19 hours, testing global passenger demand and wide-body fuel efficiency.

Philippine Airlines has launched its weeklong Ultimate Seat Sale, offering up to 40% off flights to the Philippines for travel starting September 16.

Japanese budget carrier Peach Aviation has expanded its Winter 2026/27 schedule, offering up to nine daily round trips between Osaka and Sapporo.

Iberia has extended its direct flight suspension between Madrid and Havana through July 2027 due to fuel shortages and the Cuban energy crisis.

Edelweiss Air expands its Winter 2026/27 schedule with larger aircraft and extended seasons to Crete, Canary Islands, Maldives, and Lapland.

Delta Air Lines is discontinuing direct flights from LAX to Sacramento and San Jose, while reducing San Diego services, as part of a premium strategy.

Azul Linhas Aéreas is running a points redemption discount offering up to 30% off domestic flights and 15% off international travel until August 23.

The Australian Airports Association has appointed Perth Airport's Simon McPhee and Launceston CEO Katie Cooper to its board to support aviation growth.

Boeing forecasts a demand for 674,000 new pilots, yet low-hour cadets struggle to secure first officer jobs due to aircraft delivery delays.