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Etihad Airways doubles Kabul flights to twice daily as demand accelerates

Etihad Airways doubles Kabul flights to twice daily as demand accelerates

Etihad Airways is to double its flights between Abu Dhabi and Kabul from 15 July 2026, with the route’s rapid growth since launch prompting the airline to add a second daily service in each direction. Kabul joined the Etihad network in March 2026, initially operating four times weekly. Demand has significantly exceeded expectations, with strong take-up from both point-to-point travellers and those using Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport as a hub to connect onwards to Europe and beyond.

flynas Announces Its Sixth and Newest Operations Base in Al-Qassim in Cooperation with the Cluster2

flynas Announces Its Sixth and Newest Operations Base in Al-Qassim in Cooperation with the Cluster2

10 June 2026 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, announced the establishment of a new operations base at Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Al-Qassim in cooperation with the leading airports operator, Cluster2 company, making flynas the first Saudi airline to operate flights from six different hubs across the Kingdom. As of next July, flynas will launch the first phase of this expansion, offering direct flights to five domestic and international destinations. The international network from Al-Qassim will include direct routes to Istanbul, Trabzon, and Cairo (Sphinx International Airport), as well as a direct domestic route to Abha and Dammam.

Ghana Bets on Visa Liberalisation, Following a Playbook China Has Already Proven

Ghana Bets on Visa Liberalisation, Following a Playbook China Has Already Proven

Ghana has launched a new national e-visa platform while simultaneously waiving visa fees for travellers holding African passports, a move that positions the West African nation among the continent’s most progressive advocates of travel liberalisation. The initiative introduces online visa processing, significantly reduces administrative friction and, perhaps most importantly, sends a clear signal that Ghana sees connectivity as an economic growth strategy rather than a border control exercise.

Hong Kong comes to LAX: Delta celebrates a new Pacific connection

Hong Kong comes to LAX: Delta celebrates a new Pacific connection

10 June 2026 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

For one evening, a little bit of Hong Kong arrived in Los Angeles. Before customers boarded Delta’s inaugural flight to Hong Kong, they were treated to a preview of the destination itself. Chef-curated dishes inspired by Cantonese cuisine, destination-themed experiences and special commemorative gifts transformed the departure into more than just a flight launch. It was the beginning of Delta’s newest Pacific connection.

IATA Turbulence Aware Coverage of Latin America Boosted

IATA Turbulence Aware Coverage of Latin America Boosted

10 June 2026 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA’s) Turbulence Aware coverage of Latin America has been significantly boosted as Aeromexico becomes the latest airline to join the program. The inclusion of Aeromexico brings coverage of turbulence incidents across Latin America to more than 3,200 flight per day—a 25% increase compared with 2024. Aeromexico’s reporting includes data from across its 90 Boeing aircraft fleet, supported by Boeing’s complementary capability that enables real‑time weather and turbulence observations.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES BEGINS INTERLINE PARTNERSHIP WITH SINGAPORE AIRLINES

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES BEGINS INTERLINE PARTNERSHIP WITH SINGAPORE AIRLINES

10 June 2026 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

Southwest Airlines Co. and Singapore Airlines have partnered to offer travelers around the globe single-ticket journeys to and from the United States, connecting to places where Southwest and Singapore Airlines fly. Southwest Executives shared the news of the interline partnership during the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting in Brazil.

LENNY PEARCE STEPS INTO THE HEADLINER SPOT AT BEACHES® RESORTS’ FALL FAM JAM 2026

LENNY PEARCE STEPS INTO THE HEADLINER SPOT AT BEACHES® RESORTS’ FALL FAM JAM 2026

Beaches Resorts is unveiling the 2026 lineup for its annual Fall Fam Jam, returning this autumn with live performances by toddler techno sensation Lenny Pearce, and a new wave of Sesame Street® experiences. Running September through October across Jamaica and Turks & Caicos, the Fall Fam Jam brings forward a vibrant, all-inclusive, festival-style experience designed for families to connect and soak up the sun as fall begins to settle in.