News

FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Singapore Airlines to relaunch Madrid after 22 years; ramps Europe frequencies from July and adds new services to key UK and con

Singapore Airlines (SQ388) will restart Madrid service five times per week, its first to the Spanish capital since 2004, with the network buildout extending beyond Madrid. From July 13 it will increase Manchester to one round trip daily, with additional frequency growth planned across Manchester, Milan, Munich and London Gatwick, alongside new Madrid operations in October 2026 amid “strong demand.”

2026-05-07T23:50:13.239237-07:00

ch-aviation

Israel seeks alternative low-cost carrier for Tel Aviv Ben Gurion after stalled talks with Wizz Air

2026-05-07T23:30:02.182870-07:00

Aviation Source

Air Algérie to Start Twice-Weekly Manchester–Algiers Flights

2026-05-07T10:47:12.467756-07:00

ch-aviation

Chile rejects JetSMART’s bid for Santiago–Lima traffic rights

2026-05-07T10:47:10.116693-07:00

News Timeline

FlightGlobal

❗️

Singapore Airlines to relaunch Madrid after 22 years; ramps Europe frequencies from July and adds new services to key UK and con Singapore Airlines (SQ388) will restart Madrid service five times per week, its first to the Spanish capital since 2004, with the network buildout extending beyond Madrid. From July 13 it will increase Manchester to one round trip daily, with additional frequency growth planned across Manchester, Milan, Munich and London Gatwick, alongside new Madrid operations in October 2026 amid “strong demand.”

2026-05-07T23:50:13.239237-07:00

Singapore Airlines to relaunch Madrid after 22 years; ramps Europe frequencies from July and adds new services to key UK and con

ch-aviation

Israel seeks alternative low-cost carrier for Tel Aviv Ben Gurion after stalled talks with Wizz Air Israel’s government is looking for other carriers to assume the role of a “local” low-cost operator based at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion, after discussions with Wizz Air have repeatedly stalled. The move comes as operators continue to adjust networks and capacity under the heightened regional security environment.

2026-05-07T23:30:02.182870-07:00

Israel seeks alternative low-cost carrier for Tel Aviv Ben Gurion after stalled talks with Wizz Air

Aviation Source

Air Algérie to Start Twice-Weekly Manchester–Algiers Flights Air Algérie will launch twice-weekly direct service between Manchester Airport and Algiers starting this summer, establishing the first non-stop link between the two cities. The new route adds a fresh connectivity option for Algerian traffic and strengthens Air Algérie’s Europe-facing network.

2026-05-07T10:47:12.467756-07:00

Air Algérie to Start Twice-Weekly Manchester–Algiers Flights

ch-aviation

Chile rejects JetSMART’s bid for Santiago–Lima traffic rights Chile has declined JetSMART’s request in the Santiago–Lima traffic-rights dispute, according to ch-aviation coverage. The decision keeps the route’s operating permissions constrained for the carrier and underscores how bilateral market access decisions can quickly reshape network plans.

2026-05-07T10:47:10.116693-07:00

Chile rejects JetSMART’s bid for Santiago–Lima traffic rights

ch-aviation

Parata Air secures key China market-access rights, marking an advance for South Korea–China flying South Korea’s Parata Air has won “key China rights,” positioning the carrier to expand its cross-border network into the China market. The decision underlines how remaining bilateral approvals and route authorities continue to shape who can add services and where on the map.

2026-05-06T16:28:07.512597-07:00

Parata Air secures key China market-access rights, marking an advance for South Korea–China flying

FlightGlobal

❗️

Mexico and US progress toward ending air-services dispute, with AIFA legally recognized and Mexico City slot access commitments Mexico and the US say they have agreed on steps to resolve a dispute tied to alleged 2015 open-skies violations, with US carriers’ access to Mexico City’s AIFA expected to be improved. Slot arrangements are intended to return to US airlines under commitments that remain subject to implementation, while AIFA is formally recognized in the bilateral air transport agreement.

2026-05-06T07:15:29.141455-07:00

Mexico and US progress toward ending air-services dispute, with AIFA legally recognized and Mexico City slot access commitments

ch-aviation

Cabo Verde Airlines resumes U.S. operations Cabo Verde Airlines is restarting its operations to the United States, restoring direct scheduled connectivity between the carrier’s home market and the U.S. market. The resumption is positioned as a return to service after a disruption in U.S. operations.

2026-05-06T06:08:29.289102-07:00

Cabo Verde Airlines resumes U.S. operations

Simple Flying

LOT Polish Airlines opens Warsaw–San Francisco nonstop with Boeing 787 Dreamliner for summer 2026 LOT Polish Airlines launches its first-ever direct service between Warsaw (WAW) and San Francisco (SFO), using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. For summer 2026, the route will run up to four times weekly, marking a step-up in LOT’s North America expansion and record-setting transatlantic capacity.

2026-05-06T06:07:12.633495-07:00

LOT Polish Airlines opens Warsaw–San Francisco nonstop with Boeing 787 Dreamliner for summer 2026

Menu

Routes News

Singapore Airlines to relaunch Madrid after 22 years; ramps Europe frequencies from July and adds new services to key UK and con

Israel seeks alternative low-cost carrier for Tel Aviv Ben Gurion after stalled talks with Wizz Air

Air Algérie to Start Twice-Weekly Manchester–Algiers Flights

Chile rejects JetSMART’s bid for Santiago–Lima traffic rights

News Timeline