Airlines are continuing to add new international routes in June 2026, with a strong focus on Europe and North America. The new services include both launchings and resumptions after long pauses.
AirAsia X is reentering the London market with a daily one-stop service between Kuala Lumpur and London Gatwick via Bahrain. China Eastern is launching Shanghai Pudong-Zurich service and resuming Shanghai-Stockholm flights after a six-year hiatus.
Air China is beginning Beijing Daxing-Milan Malpensa service, while Beijing Capital Airlines plans Beijing Daxing-Lisbon flights. China Southern is also adding Guangzhou-Urumqi-Frankfurt service, and Copenhagen-Mumbai service is joining the schedule as well.
Other additions include EVA Air’s Taipei Taoyuan-Washington Dulles service and Air Canada’s Montreal-Palma de Mallorca, Montreal-Dakar, Montreal-Reykjavik, and Montreal-Agadir routes. The rollout shows continued growth in long-haul networks across multiple regions.
What this means for you
Travelers may see more choices for long-haul journeys, especially on routes connecting Asia, Europe, and North America. New nonstop or one-stop services can also create new trip combinations and improve access to smaller markets.
Some of the routes are described as the first nonstop link or a return after years away, which makes them notable for travelers in those markets. That can be especially useful for people who have had limited direct options.
Because these are route announcements, actual seat availability depends on each airline’s launch schedule and operating pattern. Passengers should verify whether a route is active before planning a trip around it.
The common theme is network rebuilding and market expansion. For travelers, that means more possible itineraries and, in some cases, fewer connection points.