After a decade of growth, international route networks were shattered by the global pandemic. Amid a myriad of operating challenges, airlines and airports have been rebuilding their networks, largely by restoring established routes but also developing services to new markets.
China Southern to revive Helsinki link to Beijing
China Southern Airlines is opening its first route to Finland, with a service between Beijing Daxing and Helsinki.
German start-up Air Uniqon restores Friedrichshafen links with AvantiAir Dash 8-400
German start-up regional operation Air Uniqon is aiming to connect several domestic cities to the aviation town of Friedrichshafen using a virtual airline model.
Emirates highlights Asia-Pacific connection options as it opens Helsinki route
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is to deploy Airbus A350s on a new route to the Finnish capital Helsinki later this year.
Avelo to cease operating ICE charter flights on behalf of Trump administration
Discount carrier Avelo Airlines will cease operating deportation flights for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing inconsistent revenue and operational complexity as it withdraws from its Mesa Gateway crew base.
Middle Eastern budget carrier Flyadeal selects Saudi holy city as fourth base
Saudi Arabian budget carrier Flyadeal has opened a new base, expanding its operations at the holy city of Madinah.
Finnair marks foray into Australia with one-stop flights in 2026
Finnair will be launching one-stop flights to Melbourne in 2026, marking the first time the Helsinki-based carrier is operating to Australia with its own metal.
