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United Airlines launches New York-Split direct route

The inaugural flight of United Airlines' new seasonal direct service between New York and Split has touched down at Split Airport. The route will operate three times a week and has the potential to become a year-round connection in the future, according to CE Report citing HINA.


Josip Ćorić, Director of Split Airport, hailed the launch as a historic milestone, noting its coincidence with

UAE airspace reopens, easing travel flows to the Maldives
03.05.2026 Maldives UAEAvia

The reopening of UAE airspace is expected to support the recovery of travel flows to the Maldives, following a period of disruption across key Middle East aviation corridors that affected international connectivity.


The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) confirmed that air traffic operations have returned to normal after temporary restrictions introduced in late February. During this

US, Venezuela resume direct flights after seven years

Direct flights between the United States and Venezuela have officially resumed after seven years. This step marks a new phase in improving cooperation between Washington and the government of interim President Delcy Rodríguez, following the military operation on January 3 that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro.


The air link was restored with an American Airlines flight on the Miami–Caracas

Air New Zealand reduces flights and raises some fares amid soaring fuel prices
07.04.2026 New ZealandAvia

Air New Zealand has said it will lower the number of scheduled flights and increase selected ticket prices because of the sharp rise in fuel costs triggered by the conflict in the Middle East.


The airline estimates that the adjustments will affect roughly 4 % of its flights and about 1 % of passengers, with the changes planned for May and June.


Domestic services

Mostar Airport receives first charter flight from Varna, Bulgaria

Despite very strong winds, Mostar Airport successfully accommodated a Bulgaria Air charter carrying approximately 180 passengers.


The aircraft originated from Varna, a well‑known Black Sea resort, marking the start of a new wave of foreign tourists arriving in Herzegovina, the airport said in a statement cited by CE Report.


Visitors are expected to stay in the

EasyJet introduces new twice‑weekly flight between Ljubljana and Edinburgh

British low‑cost carrier EasyJet has started a new twice‑weekly route linking Ljubljana and Edinburgh, expanding its schedule at Ljubljana Airport.


The flights operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays using an Airbus A320 configured with 186 seats, according to CE Report citing The Slovenia Times.


One‑way fares start at €36, though such low prices are limited; during

Ljubljana Airport expands summer flight schedule

From 29 March until the end of October, Ljubljana Airport will operate flights to 30 destinations, marking what the operator Fraport Slovenija expects to be one of the strongest summer seasons in recent years.


The programme adds extra frequencies on many existing routes, introduces a broad range of charter services to popular holiday spots, and includes two completely new connections.


Qatar Airways to resume flights to the Maldives in April

Qatar Airways announced that it will restart its Doha‑Maldives service after a temporary halt caused by Middle‑East tensions that affected several air corridors.


According to the revised timetable, flights between Hamad International Airport and Velana International Airport will begin again on 8 April 2026, with up to five departures per week. This schedule remains in force until 15 April 2026,

Flydubai reduces European schedule amid Middle East tensions

Flydubai has revised its April flight programme because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The carrier will temporarily suspend all services to Ljubljana for the rest of March and the whole of April, with a planned restart on 1 May, although further changes for the summer season are possible.


In addition, the airline will cut the number of flights to Belgrade to three

Belavia plans direct flights to Malé

Belarusian carrier Belavia announced its intention to start direct services to Malé, the capital of the Maldives, with the first flights scheduled for August 2026. The move is part of the airline’s broader network expansion and reflects growing interest in the Maldives as a long‑haul destination, despite its relatively high cost profile.


Initially, Belavia will operate a limited

Air Mauritius adds two extra non‑stop flights to Paris‑CDG

In response to the evolving situation in the Middle East, Air Mauritius is expanding its service to support the tourism sector of Mauritius and to offer more options for travelers.


Starting in April 2026, the airline will operate two additional daily non‑stop flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle, supplementing its existing schedule.


These new services join four

Condor reinstates summer flights to the Maldives from Germany for the 2026 season

The Maldives will enhance its air links with Germany as Condor Airlines restarts its summer services to Malé for the 2026 travel season, bringing back a major European carrier after a hiatus.


According to Condor’s summer 2026 long‑haul timetable, the airline will operate multiple weekly flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Velana International Airport (MLE) on Mondays, Wednesdays,

ITA Airways prolongs suspension of flights to Tel Aviv
18.03.2026 Israel ItalyAvia

In response to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, ITA Airways announced that it has extended the suspension of all flights to and from Tel Aviv until 9 April 2026. The suspension also covers flight AZ809 scheduled for 10 April.


At the same time, the airline confirmed that flights to and from Dubai will remain suspended until 28 March 2026.


These measures

Ohrid Airport in North Macedonia Starts Direct Services to Bratislava and Milan

Direct flights from St. Paul the Apostle Airport in Ohrid to Bratislava are now available, and a new service to Milan will commence on 29 March, announced Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski.


In a Facebook message, Nikoloski highlighted that the additional routes are expected to attract more visitors to Ohrid and support economic development, according

All flights suspended at Berlin Brandenburg Airport

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (IATA: BER) announced that all scheduled flights for Wednesday will be cancelled following a strike called by the Verdi trade union, according to AFP and dpa.


The stoppage affects roughly 445 arrivals and departures, which would have served about 57,000 passengers, CE Report cites AGERPRES.


CEO Aletta von Massenbach called the action

Aeroflot to launch additional flights to the Maldives, Thailand, and Sri Lanka in March

Aeroflot announced that it will increase its March schedule with extra services linking Moscow to Bangkok, Phuket, Malé and Colombo. The move responds to growing tourist demand and aims to provide alternatives for passengers whose flights with other carriers were cancelled amid the unstable situation in the Middle East.


The carrier will add twelve additional round‑trip flights,

Air India expands flights to Maldives amid Middle East disruptions

Air India has announced a short‑term increase in its international schedule, adding capacity to the Maldives as a response to the widespread disruptions in air travel caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.


From 10 to 18 March the carrier will operate 78 extra flights on nine major routes, linking Delhi and Mumbai with Malé, Colombo and several key European and North‑American

British Airways suspends flights to several Middle East destinations

British Airways announced the suspension of its scheduled services to a number of cities in the Middle East for the current month, citing escalating regional tensions and instability in the airspace.


The airline indicated that flights to and from Amman (Jordan), Manama (Bahrain), Doha (Qatar), Dubai (UAE) and Tel Aviv (Israel) are cancelled for the remainder of March. In addition, operations

AJet begins service between Tirana and Istanbul, Ankara

AJet has started regular flights connecting Tirana, the capital of Albania, with Istanbul and Ankara.


The inaugural flight from Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport arrived at Tirana International Airport amid a welcoming ceremony, according to the airline’s press office and reports from Anadolu Agency.


The Istanbul‑Tirana route will be served five times a week on

Bulgaria Air cancels all flights to and from Tel Aviv

All scheduled flights operated by Bulgaria Air between Bulgaria and Tel Aviv have been suspended until 9 March 2026 (inclusive) because of the extraordinary situation in the Middle East.


The suspension follows an official directive from Israeli airport authorities, as confirmed by the airline’s press office.


Passengers who already hold tickets for the affected

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