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Lviv Airport Plans to Resume Flights in Spring 2025
20.03.2025 UkraineAvia

Ukraine’s Lviv-Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) is preparing for a potential reopening to scheduled commercial flights in late Spring 2025, pending final government approval. According to Ukraine’s State Aviation Administration, the Ukrainian government is actively evaluating an “optimistic scenario” for reopening airspace, allowing for a gradual return of air travel to the country.


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Emirates unveils seven more destinations in A350 network expansion
20.03.2025 Avia

    Airline’s summer schedule will include A350 services to Tunis, Amman, Istanbul, Dammam, Ho Chi Minh City, Baghdad and Oslo    A350 flight schedule will expand in Bahrain and Kuwait with more daily flights    Airline will also advance deployment of A350 service to Bologna


Emirates has revealed the next seven cities to be served by its A350, as more newly

Aeroflot Receives an Unusual Congratulatory Message on Its 102nd Anniversary
20.03.2025 Avia

On March 17, Aeroflot celebrated its 102nd anniversary. The airline received warm congratulations from key partners, including Sheremetyevo, Pulkovo, Krasnoyarsk, VTB, Rostec, UAC, and many others. However, the most unexpected and remarkable greeting came in the form of a letter from the Minister of People’s Power for Transport of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Ramón Velásquez.


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Delta Air Lines and JetZero Partner to Design Fuel-Efficient Aircraft of the Future
20.03.2025 Avia

Delta Air Lines is partnering with California-based start-up JetZero to design a more fuel-efficient blended-wing-body aircraft that will cut emissions by about half. 


JetZero is now the newest member of Delta’s Sustainable Skies Lab, receiving direct support from the airline to develop the future of aviation. The start-up received a grant from the U.S. Air Force in 2023 to help build

AirAsia to suspend five overseas flights to Sabah

Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Christina Liew will meet with AirAsia to seek an explanation for the suspension of a few flights from Kota Kinabalu to several overseas destinations, including China.


The affected destinations are from Kota Kinabalu to Hong Kong (reduced from 10 weekly flights to seven flights weekly effective March 30, 2025), from Kota Kinabalu

Ethiopian starts new route to Hanoi

Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed it will introduce a four-weekly service to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, starting 10 July 2025.


The new route will enhance Ethiopian Airlines’ global connectivity and provide more flight options for passengers travelling between Africa and destinations in Southeast Asia. The flight, which will use a Boeing 787-8 with 270 seats. The aircraft will make a

SCAT Airlines starts flights to Munich

MUNICH, 18 March 2025: The Kazakh airline SCAT will open a new flight route from Munich to Shymkent on 27 May 2025. 


Flights will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The flight time will be approximately six hours.


SCAT Airlines’ home base is the airport hub in Shymkent. The carrier primarily flies to destinations in Central and Southeast Asia

Etihad Airways launches Abu Dhabi to Medan flights starting October 2025
19.03.2025 Indonesia UAEAvia

Etihad Airways announces a new route from Abu Dhabi to Medan, Indonesia, launching on October 2, 2025, with three weekly flights.


Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced the launch of a new route connecting Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Medan (KNO), Indonesia, with flights available for booking starting today. The service is set to commence on October 2, 2025,

Chic: Air France Plans New York-JFK Debut For Brand New First Class
19.03.2025 FranceAvia

 Air France has unveiled its long-awaited brand-new first class suites to be fitted on its long-haul Boeing 777 fleet. The airline hopes to deploy the new product on services to a select few long-haul destinations over the next few weeks, beginning with New York JFK Airport . The new product reflects a fairly significant upgrade to the carrier’s first-class offering, incorporating “French elegance

Korean Air to introduce premium economy and upgrade airport lounges

Korean Air announced that it will launch premium economy class and upgrade its airport lounges at Seoul’s Incheon Airport (ICN), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) in New York.


The upgrades are part of its “service enhancement strategy,” the airline said. 


This announcement follows the relaunch of the South Korean airline’s new brand

Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport Replaces Passport Double Check With Automated Gates

Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport has removed the double check of passports for international passengers, which previously required travelers to present their passports a second time after receiving their entry stamp, according to Morocco’s National Office of Airports (ONDA).


The airport has now replaced the procedure by installing automated gates which allows for faster and more secure

Hawaiian Airlines unveils plans for new lounge at Honolulu airport

Hawaiian Airlines unveiled design plans for a new lounge at Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye Airport. The premium lounge, which will be five times larger than its current one, is set to open in 2027.


"We are reimagining the travel experience with spaces that showcase our dedication to guest satisfaction and the unique culture of Hawaii," Todd Traynor-Corey, vice president of guest products

Work begins on 'spectacular addition' at Wellington Airport

Work will begin on Monday on what is being described as a “spectacular addition“ to Wellington Airport.


A new multi-level bar and cafe is being built above the current Blue Lady outlet with views out onto the runway and Lyall Bay. It is part of a $20 million upgrade for inside the terminal building and at duty free.


The work will be ongoing for most of the year, but the airport

AirAsia X flies to Karachi

AirAsia X Is kicking off Q1 2025 on a high with the announcement of a new route to Karachi, the largest city in Pakistan, starting 30 May 2025.


The four-times-weekly flights mark another milestone in the airline’s international expansion, adding a new destination to its network of 22 routes.


AirAsia X will be the only low-cost carrier in Malaysia offering a direct service to

Breeze Airways Lands in Key West, Expanding Its Florida Network
17.03.2025 USA Key WestAvia

Breeze Airways, known for its “Seriously Nice” approach to air travel, is adding Key West, Florida, to its growing network, marking the airline’s tenth destination in the Sunshine State and its 70th city served nationwide. Beginning June 12, 2025, travelers will have more convenient and affordable options to reach the island paradise, thanks to Breeze’s commitment to offering low-cost, high-quality

Norwegian launches new direct route between London Gatwick and Billund – gateway to Western Denmark and Legoland®

Norwegian is expanding its presence at Billund Airport with the launch of a brand-new year-round route to London Gatwick, starting on 30 June. This new connection will make it even easier for British travellers to explore Western Denmark, known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and world-famous attractions, including Legoland® Billund Resort.


To celebrate the new route, Legoland®

Wizz Air confirms new Polish connection from Gatwick

Poland’s fourth-largest city of Wroclaw is gaining a low cost air link from Gatwick.


Wizz Air is to operate the new route from June 17 with four flights a week. One-way fares start at £26.99.

The flights will run on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. 


A spokesperson for the budget carrier said: “We are excited to announce this new route from London Gatwick

New fund to turbocharge take-off for Western Sydney Airport

The Western Sydney International Take-Off Fund will incentivise new airline routes into Western Sydney International Airport ahead of its opening in late 2026.


A new government fund will put Sydney’s second international airport on course for a successful opening by accelerating aviation capacity from day one, boosting the NSW visitor economy and creating more choice for NSW travellers.


The

Vietjet launches Singapore-Phú Quốc route, inks $300m aircraft financing agreement

SINGAPORE — Vietjet has announced the launch of a new direct route connecting Singapore and Phú Quốc during Việt Nam’s General Secretary Tô Lâm’s official visit to Singapore.


Launching on May 30 2025, the new route will bring Vietjet’s total number of weekly flights between Việt Nam and Singapore to 78. This addition marks Vietjet’s fourth route to Singapore, complementing its existing

Saving Lives in the Skies: Emirates and Parsys design pioneering new telemedicine station for inflight customers

Dubai, UAE, 12 Mar 2025: Emirates has joined forces with Parsys Telemedicine to introduce next generation equipment that will enable customers to receive high-quality, speedy medical care in the air. Emirates has invested more than USD2.4 million in co-designing the new equipment set with Parsys, which will be rolled out to 300 aircraft over the next few years. The groundbreaking ‘telemedicine station’

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