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Ryanair Unveils 9 New International Routes: See Full List Now

Most of these routes are set to launch at the beginning of the summer season.

5 Nov 2026Simple Flying
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Fast-growing budget airline launches 6 nonstop flights to orphaned Spirit routes — including international hotspots - New York Post

Fast-growing budget airline launches 6 nonstop flights to orphaned Spirit routes — including international hotspots New York Post

4 Nov 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Qatar Airways Launches Massive New 21-Hour Route Today: See Map Now

The carrier has just grown its footprint to this continent considerably. Find out more here!

4 Nov 2026Simple Flying
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Breeze Airways Announces New US and Caribbean Flights for 2026–27 - IndianEagle

Breeze Airways Announces New US and Caribbean Flights for 2026–27 IndianEagle

4 Nov 2026Google News: Route Launches
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United Airlines Launches 11 New International Routes This Winter: See Full List Now - Simple Flying

United Airlines Launches 11 New International Routes This Winter: See Full List Now Simple Flying

3 Nov 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Breeze Airways Launches Nonstop Flights To 6 New Destinations: See Map Now - Simple Flying

Breeze Airways Launches Nonstop Flights To 6 New Destinations: See Map Now Simple Flying

3 Nov 2026Google News: Route Launches
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British Airways Axes 6 Boeing 787 Routes From Heathrow: See Full List Now

Five ended earlier this year, while one will do so later this month. Find out more here!

3 Nov 2026Simple Flying
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Delta expands again in Austin focus city, adds new route to Walmart's backyard

Delta Air Lines is growing again in Austin, Texas. The carrier just added nonstop service to Northwest Arkansas, home to Walmart's headquarters.

2 Nov 2026The Points Guy
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Southwest Airlines Launches 5 New Nonstop Routes: See Full List Now - Simple Flying

Southwest Airlines Launches 5 New Nonstop Routes: See Full List Now Simple Flying

2 Nov 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Air India Cancels All Flights To 8 Destinations: See Full List Now

Three of these are international long haul routes.

2 Nov 2026Simple Flying
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50 New Routes Launching In November 2026 - Aviation Week

50 New Routes Launching In November 2026 Aviation Week

2 Nov 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Alaska Airlines launches direct Tokyo–Anchorage flights - Travel Weekly Asia

Alaska Airlines launches direct Tokyo–Anchorage flights Travel Weekly Asia

2 Nov 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Budget airline launches business class-only plane - Female First

Budget airline launches business class-only plane Female First

2 Nov 2026Google News: Premium Cabin
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Singapore Airlines: new first, business class launch this week - Executive Traveller

Singapore Airlines: new first, business class launch this week Executive Traveller

2 Nov 2026Google News: Premium Cabin
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October routes roundup: Air France to launch two new routes to the US - Flightradar24

October routes roundup: Air France to launch two new routes to the US Flightradar24

31 Oct 2026Google News: Route Launches
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TAP Air Portugal Launches New U.S. Route - AirlineGeeks.com

TAP Air Portugal Launches New U.S. Route AirlineGeeks.com

30 Oct 2026Google News: Route Launches
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United Airlines Launches Domestic First Class Basic Fares: What Changes - The Aviation Hub

United Airlines Launches Domestic First Class Basic Fares: What Changes The Aviation Hub

29 Oct 2026Google News: Premium Cabin
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United Airlines Launches Basic First Class With Punitive Change Fees And Zero Award Miles - Live and Let's Fly

United Airlines Launches Basic First Class With Punitive Change Fees And Zero Award Miles Live and Let's Fly

29 Oct 2026Google News: Premium Cabin
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Looking for Cheaper Flights, Hotels, and Beyond? 11 Travel Deals to Book This Autumn - Condé Nast Traveler

Looking for Cheaper Flights, Hotels, and Beyond? 11 Travel Deals to Book This Autumn Condé Nast Traveler

29 Oct 2026Google News: Flight Deals
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New Icon Lounges, Platinum Status, and International Routes. Is Southwest Getting Fancy on Us? - AFAR

New Icon Lounges, Platinum Status, and International Routes. Is Southwest Getting Fancy on Us? AFAR

29 Oct 2026Google News: Lounge News
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Alaska Airlines to launch nonstop service between Anchorage and Tokyo Narita - Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines to launch nonstop service between Anchorage and Tokyo Narita Alaska Airlines

27 Oct 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Frontier Sets First Class Launch for March 2027 - Business Traveller

Frontier Sets First Class Launch for March 2027 Business Traveller

27 Oct 2026Google News: Premium Cabin
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The Best Black Friday Flight and Travel Deals of 2026 - BlackFriday.com

The Best Black Friday Flight and Travel Deals of 2026 BlackFriday.com

8 Oct 2026Google News: Flight Deals
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'Delta Is Shaking': United Airlines Confirms New U.S. Route Starting In October After A Six-Year Hiatus - TheTravel

'Delta Is Shaking': United Airlines Confirms New U.S. Route Starting In October After A Six-Year Hiatus TheTravel

3 Oct 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Southwest to launch 7 new routes from Austin in June, including 3 international - KXAN Austin

Southwest to launch 7 new routes from Austin in June, including 3 international KXAN Austin

2 Oct 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Southwest unveils 11-route expansion across 15 cities for summer 2027

Southwest Airlines is nearly a dozen routes across 15 cities, doubling down on its San Diego, Nashville and Austin bases.

2 Oct 2026The Points Guy
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The $1 Billion Delta One Refresh Launching At LAX This Fall Before The Airbus A350-1000 Even Arrives - Simple Flying

The $1 Billion Delta One Refresh Launching At LAX This Fall Before The Airbus A350-1000 Even Arrives Simple Flying

2 Oct 2026Google News: Premium Cabin
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Here's How Much A Private Jet Charter From New York To Miami Actually Costs In 2026

Private jet travel costs vary widely based on aircraft type, timing, and demand, especially on busy luxury routes like New York to Miami.

2 Oct 2026Simple Flying
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Allegiant Air Launches 7 New Routes In Only 2 Days: See Full List Now - Simple Flying

Allegiant Air Launches 7 New Routes In Only 2 Days: See Full List Now Simple Flying

1 Oct 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Delta adds new nonstop service from Salt Lake City to Flagstaff, gateway to Arizona’s iconic outdoor destinations

Delta is giving customers in Salt Lake City a new way to explore the American Southwest with the launch of nonstop service to Flagstaff, Arizona (FLG), beginning June 7, 2027. A new gateway to the Southwest The new route will operate twice daily, year-round, providing convenient access to Flagstaff,

1 Oct 2026Delta Air Lines
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Singapore Airlines Launches 8 Major New Routes In 2 Years: See Full List Now - Simple Flying

Singapore Airlines Launches 8 Major New Routes In 2 Years: See Full List Now Simple Flying

1 Oct 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Singapore Airlines Launches 8 Major New Routes In 2 Years: See Full List Now

In the past two years, all of these routes have started or will do so soon. There's some highly intriguing developments - find out more here!

1 Oct 2026Simple Flying
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Rove launches 3 huge October transfer bonuses, including a 50% bonus to Japan Airlines

Rove is offering a 50% transfer bonus to Japan Airlines, a 40% bonus to Flying Blue and an up to 35% bonus to Qatar Airways through Oct. 31. Here's how to use each one.

1 Oct 2026The Points Guy
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Rove Launches 3 Airline Transfer Bonuses Up To 50%—Europe Business Class From 56,700 Miles Roundtrip

Rove is offering up to 50% more airline miles on October transfers to Japan Airlines, Air France KLM and Qatar Airways. The best deals include business class to Japan for 36,700 Rove miles one-way and Emirates business class to Europe for 56,700 roundtrip, plus taxes and fees, when the required awar

1 Oct 2026View from the Wing
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50 New Routes Launching In October 2026 - Aviation Week

50 New Routes Launching In October 2026 Aviation Week

1 Oct 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Breeze launching 6 new Florida flights starting at $74 - Treasure Coast News

Breeze launching 6 new Florida flights starting at $74 Treasure Coast News

30 Sept 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Delta, Georgia leaders unite to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel growth

Delta Air Lines joined partners across Georgia to launch the Georgia Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition, a new statewide effort established by the Metro Atlanta Chamber and founding members Delta, the Georgia Forestry Association and Georgia Farm Bureau. The coalition aims to advance SAF prod

30 Sept 2026Delta Air Lines
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Airbnb Launches AI Tools, Catching Up to OTA Rivals

Airbnb is not a first-mover in AI launches. That's OK: Kayak wasn't a first-mover in metasearch. The issue isn't necessarily timing, but whether Airbnb can offer AI products that are better than its rivals.

30 Sept 2026Skift
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IndiGo Slashes 11-Hour Nonstop A321XLR Flights To This European City: See Route Now

IndiGo will have the world's longest commercial A321XLR service, but there's a twist. Find out more now!

30 Sept 2026Simple Flying
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United Airlines Launches New 11-Hour Nonstop Route In 3 Months: See Map Now - Simple Flying

United Airlines Launches New 11-Hour Nonstop Route In 3 Months: See Map Now Simple Flying

30 Sept 2026Google News: Route Launches
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United Airlines Launches Polaris Studio For Global Business Travelers - Forbes

United Airlines Launches Polaris Studio For Global Business Travelers Forbes

29 Sept 2026Google News: Premium Cabin
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Alaska Airlines' new loyalty option launches this week - The Points Guy

Alaska Airlines' new loyalty option launches this week The Points Guy

29 Sept 2026Google News: Loyalty
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Alaska Airlines' new loyalty option launches this week - thepointsguy.com

Alaska Airlines' new loyalty option launches this week thepointsguy.com

29 Sept 2026Google News: Loyalty
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Virgin Atlantic Launches 2 New Nonstop Routes From Heathrow: See List Now

The additions in 2026 have become the carrier's two new longest routes. Find out more here!

29 Sept 2026Simple Flying
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Air New Zealand's 6 New Major Nonstop Routes In 2026: See Full List Now - Simple Flying

Air New Zealand's 6 New Major Nonstop Routes In 2026: See Full List Now Simple Flying

29 Sept 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Hot deal: Massive sale on flights from Vancouver with WestJet, Air Canada, Flair Airlines - Vancouver Is Awesome

Hot deal: Massive sale on flights from Vancouver with WestJet, Air Canada, Flair Airlines Vancouver Is Awesome

29 Sept 2026Google News: Flight Deals
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Singapore Airlines enhances meals on board as it cues towards new product launch - Live From A Lounge

Singapore Airlines enhances meals on board as it cues towards new product launch Live From A Lounge

29 Sept 2026Google News: Premium Cabin
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United CEO Trash Talks Delta’s “Half Empty” Pacific Routes—But His Own Profits Could Take A Hit

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is trash talking Delta’s Pacific expansion, dismissing the markets it’s entering as “low yield and half empty” and saying it doesn’t have the right planes. United has the stronger Pacific network. But Delta doesn’t have to beat United across the ocean to make money on

28 Sept 2026View from the Wing
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British Airways Cancels 3 Major Long-Haul Routes From Heathrow: See Full List Now

This year, all of these routes ended. Find out more now!

28 Sept 2026Simple Flying
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Air Canada Launches 31 Major New Nonstop International Routes: See Full List Now - Simple Flying

Air Canada Launches 31 Major New Nonstop International Routes: See Full List Now Simple Flying

26 Sept 2026Google News: Route Launches