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.
Ethiopian Airlines partners with Archer on envisioned African air taxi network
Star Alliance carrier Ethiopian Airlines has signed an agreement with Archer Aviation to become the electric air taxi company’s second airline launch customer.
Cebu Pacific again flags ‘poor recovery’ in Mainland China
Cebu Pacific has again flagged sluggish recovery for the China market, as it confirms that it has “redeployed” capacity to other parts of its network.
AirAsia eyes transit traffic growth amid ongoing network 'optimisation'
AirAsia Aviation Group is undertaking a network “optimisation”, which will see it launch more than 30 new routes this year and tap into transit traffic opportunities.
Alaska sets target date for launch of Seattle-to-Seoul route
Alaska Air Group has set the date for launching transpacific flights between Seattle and Seoul, as part of a broader international expansion plan enabled by Hawaiian Airlines’ widebody jets.
Uganda Airlines to open London route with A330-800
Uganda Airlines has disclosed that it plans to open a route to London, several years after initially floating the plan.
Direct New Zealand-India flights on the cards under Air NZ, Air India partnership
Air New Zealand and Air India will enter into a codeshare partnership, with the two carriers also signing a memorandum of understanding to explore direct flights between New Zealand and India.
