Delta Adds Daily Atlanta to Cape Town Nonstop Route from August
Delta Air Lines will operate daily nonstop flights between Atlanta and Cape Town beginning August 2026. The new service uses Airbus A350 aircraft with 306 seats. South African tourism officials expect a significant boost in American visitors.
Lufthansa Launches Five Weekly Frankfurt–Kuala Lumpur Flights
Lufthansa will operate five weekly nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur starting this summer. The new service becomes the airline’s fourth Asian destination. It responds to rising demand for Southeast Asia routes avoiding Middle East airspace.
Air Europa Adds Madrid–Johannesburg Nonstop Service in June
Air Europa will launch direct flights from Madrid to Johannesburg on 15 June 2026. The thrice-weekly service marks the airline’s first long-haul route to South Africa. It offers an alternative to Middle East connections for European travellers.
Aegean Airlines to Launch Athens–Casablanca Route in October
Aegean Airlines will start four weekly flights from Athens to Casablanca on 1 October 2026. The new route strengthens Greek–Moroccan tourism links. It provides another European gateway avoiding traditional Middle East hubs.
Asia Pacific Airlines Add 170 New International Routes for Summer 2026
OAG data shows 170 new international routes launching across Asia Pacific this summer. The expansion includes connections from Australia to Japan and South Korea to Southeast Asia. Capacity growth reaches 12 percent compared with 2025.
Qatar Airways Launches Three Weekly Flights to Port Sudan from July
Qatar Airways will start three weekly flights to Port Sudan International Airport on July 2, 2026. The route connects Sudan directly to Doha with onward links to the Middle East and Asia. Travellers gain easier access to eastern Sudan and improved regional connectivity.
Wizz Air Adds Six New Routes from Rimini Base in Summer 2026
Wizz Air will launch new services from Rimini to Katowice, Sofia, Warsaw, Chisinau, Budapest and Tirana starting May 2026. The expansion forms part of the airline’s largest-ever Italian schedule. Passengers benefit from low-cost connections across Central and Eastern Europe.
Air Cairo Adds Hurghada to Amman Flights from Late May 2026
Air Cairo will operate new flights between Hurghada and Amman starting late May 2026. The route adds direct connectivity between Egypt’s Red Sea resorts and Jordan. Frequencies reach four weekly by June.
Hunnu Air Expands International Network from Mongolia in Summer 2026
Hunnu Air added new international services from Ulaanbaatar to Seoul, Tokyo and Beijing starting June 2026. The Mongolian carrier increases frequencies on existing routes to Russia and Kazakhstan. Travellers gain more direct options from Central Asia.
Flydubai Adds Dubai to Bangkok Don Mueang Service from July 2026
Flydubai will launch daily flights between Dubai and Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport on July 1, 2026. The route targets budget travellers and connects two major tourism hubs. Fares start from $180 one way.
Air France Adds Codeshare on Delta Atlanta–Accra Route from Summer 2026
Air France and Delta Air Lines expanded their codeshare agreement to include the Atlanta–Accra route starting June 2026. Passengers earn miles on both carriers and enjoy seamless connections. The partnership boosts transatlantic access to West Africa.