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• Jean Carmela Lim
Cebu Pacific will launch and resume five routes linking the Philippines with China, Vietnam and Japan in the fourth quarter of 2026, expanding its Asia network ahead of the holiday season and adding capacity across three key regional markets.
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Cebu Pacific will launch and resume five routes linking the Philippines with China, Vietnam and Japan in the fourth quarter of 2026, expanding its Asia network ahead of the holiday season and adding capacity across three key regional markets.
Wizz Air reopened its base at Palermo International on Aug. 3, 2026, restoring a presence in the Sicilian capital after withdrawing in 2022. The move marks the airline’s return to Palermo and expands its operating footprint in Italy.
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EVA Air will begin nonstop flights between Delhi and Taipei on Dec. 1, 2026, operating the route five times weekly with Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The service will provide new India–Taiwan connectivity and an alternative transit option for passengers traveling between India and North America.
United Parcel Service has asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to approve the transfer of six weekly fifth-freedom cargo frequencies linking Hong Kong International Airport with Clark International Airport in Angeles City, potentially reshaping UPS’s regulatory authority and operating pattern on the Asia-Pacific route.
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Delta Air Lines will begin daily nonstop Atlanta–Riyadh service on Oct. 23, 2026, its first route to Saudi Arabia and the first nonstop connection between the U.S. and Riyadh operated by a U.S. airline. The launch advances Delta’s partnership with Riyadh Air despite continuing regional tensions.
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LATAM will begin deploying its first Embraer 195-E2 aircraft in Brazil this fall, with service to four new destinations and eight new routes, alongside higher frequencies across its domestic network. The expansion was announced as the airline reported a $125 million second-quarter profit.
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National Airlines says it completed what is believed to be the longest commercial Boeing 777 Freighter flight, operating nonstop from Prestwick, Scotland, to Melbourne, Australia. The ultra-long-haul cargo mission lasted more than 19 hours and covered nearly 9,850 miles, highlighting the range potential of the 777F.
Wizz Air will establish a new base at Prishtina International Airport from November 2026, extending its regional footprint and supporting the airline’s long-term growth strategy in Kosovo. The move is expected to strengthen connectivity from the country as the base becomes operational.
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