News

Aviation Source • Len Varley

Air France and KLM unveil Summer 2026 networks as Air France exits Orly, shifts long‑haul to CDG

Air France will serve nearly 170 destinations in 73 countries for Summer 2026 (long‑haul capacity +2%) while KLM reaches 164 destinations with seat capacity up ~4%. Air France will largely withdraw from Paris‑Orly, moving overseas long‑haul to CDG as Transavia takes over Orly operations.

2026-03-26T14:32:20.129301-07:00

FlightGlobal

Singapore Airlines expands Australia and China network, restores A380 Suites to Melbourne

2026-03-26T21:00:02.201814-07:00

Airways Magazine

JetBlue deepens Fort Lauderdale base with daily FLL–Cleveland and frequency increases to nine markets

2026-03-26T07:58:26.553133-07:00

ch-aviation

Hainan Airlines tenders partners for two China–Africa charter routes

2026-03-26T20:10:33.052516-07:00

News Timeline

ch-aviation

airBaltic to base aircraft at Tenerife South for Winter 2026/27; adds weekly Tenerife–Groningen A220 service airBaltic will open a seasonal base at Tenerife South for Winter 2026/27, expanding its leisure network with new links including Liège and a weekly Tenerife–Groningen service. The Groningen rotation starts 29 October 2026 and will be operated by an Airbus A220‑300.

2026-03-27T05:11:04.427718-07:00

airBaltic to base aircraft at Tenerife South for Winter 2026/27; adds weekly Tenerife–Groningen A220 service

FlightGlobal

Singapore Airlines expands Australia and China network, restores A380 Suites to Melbourne Singapore Airlines will launch daily non‑stop A350 services to Western Sydney International from 23 November, add new Mainland China flights including Hangzhou later this year, restore A380 Suites to Melbourne after a three‑year hiatus, and will scale back Changi–Taichung 787 frequencies in May 2026.

2026-03-26T21:00:02.201814-07:00

Singapore Airlines expands Australia and China network, restores A380 Suites to Melbourne

ch-aviation

Hainan Airlines tenders partners for two China–Africa charter routes Hainan Airlines has launched a tender to select commercial partners to operate two international charter routes linking China with African destinations. The carrier is seeking partners to develop these services from its Haikou base, signalling a targeted expansion of China–Africa charter connectivity.

2026-03-26T20:10:33.052516-07:00

Hainan Airlines tenders partners for two China–Africa charter routes

Aviation Source

Porter launches twice-daily Hamilton–Ottawa Dash 8‑400 nonstops from June 22, 2026 Porter Airlines will begin twice-daily nonstop service between John C. Munro Hamilton International (YHN) and Ottawa International (YOW) starting June 22, 2026. The route will operate on 78‑seat De Havilland Canada Dash 8‑400 turboprops, boosting Ontario connectivity as Porter expands its summer regional network.

2026-03-26T15:39:29.183731-07:00

Porter launches twice-daily Hamilton–Ottawa Dash 8‑400 nonstops from June 22, 2026

Aviation Source

❗️

Air France and KLM unveil Summer 2026 networks as Air France exits Orly, shifts long‑haul to CDG Air France will serve nearly 170 destinations in 73 countries for Summer 2026 (long‑haul capacity +2%) while KLM reaches 164 destinations with seat capacity up ~4%. Air France will largely withdraw from Paris‑Orly, moving overseas long‑haul to CDG as Transavia takes over Orly operations.

2026-03-26T14:32:20.129301-07:00

Air France and KLM unveil Summer 2026 networks as Air France exits Orly, shifts long‑haul to CDG

Airways Magazine

❗️

Avianca plans 8,300+ flights and ~1.4M seats for Holy Week 2026 Avianca will operate more than 8,300 flights and offer about 1.4 million seats between March 27 and April 6, 2026, deploying capacity across roughly 150 routes and more than 80 destinations in the Americas and Europe. The surge concentrates fleet, crew and ground resources into a short, high-demand period.

2026-03-26T09:04:48.992660-07:00

Avianca plans 8,300+ flights and ~1.4M seats for Holy Week 2026

Airways Magazine

❗️

JetBlue deepens Fort Lauderdale base with daily FLL–Cleveland and frequency increases to nine markets JetBlue will expand service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International in July, launching daily nonstop Fort Lauderdale–Cleveland (beginning July 8) and boosting frequencies across nine U.S. and Caribbean routes — including Atlanta, Newark and Santo Domingo — to reinforce its position as FLL’s leading carrier ahead of the summer peak.

2026-03-26T07:58:26.553133-07:00

JetBlue deepens Fort Lauderdale base with daily FLL–Cleveland and frequency increases to nine markets

ch-aviation

Lithuania eyes Heathrow PSO, invites carriers to bid Lithuania's government is considering a Public Service Obligation to secure a direct air link to London Heathrow and has invited carriers to express interest in operating the route. The move seeks to guarantee connectivity to the UK hub and solicit commercial proposals or bids.

2026-03-26T01:09:49.895145-07:00

Lithuania eyes Heathrow PSO, invites carriers to bid

Menu

Routes News

Air France and KLM unveil Summer 2026 networks as Air France exits Orly, shifts long‑haul to CDG

Singapore Airlines expands Australia and China network, restores A380 Suites to Melbourne

JetBlue deepens Fort Lauderdale base with daily FLL–Cleveland and frequency increases to nine markets

Hainan Airlines tenders partners for two China–Africa charter routes

News Timeline