Avelo Airlines today celebrated its second international destination with the start of service between Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) and Cancun, Mexico (CUN).

Avelo operates this route to Cancun twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays utilizing Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft.

This month Avelo has debuted six new routes at BDL: North Carolina’s Charlotte / Concord (USA) and Wilmington (ILM), Florida’s Daytona Beach (DAB) and Orlando / Lakeland (LAL), Houston via Hobby (HOU).

Saturday, the airline inaugurated service to its first international destination: Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ).

Andrew Levy, Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO said: “Our inaugural international service to Cancun, and last week’s Montego Bay, is a significant milestone for Avelo.

“Our purpose is to Inspire Travel, and the addition of international service to our expansive route network offers our Customers even more choices.

“As the only current airline offering nonstop service to Mexico from Connecticut, we are leading the way in making it convenient and affordable for our Customers to enjoy Cancun and the nearby vacation destinations of Tulum and Cozumel.”

Ned Lamont, Connecticut Governor said: “The growth of Avelo Airlines and the addition of new routes at Bradley is only helping to increase the reputation of our state’s flagship airport as one of the best and most convenient airports in the northeast.”

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easyJet is to launch a new route to Split in Croatia from Liverpool John Lennon Airport starting next summer.

On sale from today a new twice-weekly route to Split will start on 9th June and operate on Mondays and Fridays throughout the summer with fares from £34.99*

Paul Winfield, Aviation Director for LJLA commented: “We’re delighted to add another new route with easyJet for Summer 2025.

“Croatia is a market hugely underserved from Liverpool and this will be our first scheduled service to Split, with the region’s passengers now able to fly there from the UK’s number one Airport.”

Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, added: “Launching another new route from Liverpool for next summer, is proof that our flights are as popular as ever for our customers in the North West.

“Split is a real allrounder and offers a mix of rich history to explore, alongside outstanding beaches and a vibrant waterfront. We are confident it will be a great choice for customers planning their summer holidays next year.

“We are committed to providing more choice for customers from across the North West who choose to fly with easyJet for our unrivalled network, fantastic service and great value fares.”

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Finnair celebrated a decade of direct flights between Helsinki and Phuket yesterday, having operated its first flight between the cities back in 2014.

The inaugural flight, AY37, departed Helsinki at 19:10 on 14 November 2014, before arriving in Thailand at 10:25 the following morning, as Finnair strived to bring Europe and Asia closer together with seamless connectivity.

Launched as a three times per week service, today, Finnair’s route from Helsinki to Phuket is an integral part of their network and continues to grow in popularity, with flights operating five times per week in December, before increasing daily from January 2025.

Originally operated by the Nordic airline’s now retired Airbus A340 aircraft, today, customers flying to Phuket can enjoy Finnair’s state-of-the-art A350s featuring its new lie-flat Business Class seat, the AirLounge, in addition to the airline’s brand-new Premium Economy cabin, and refreshed Economy Class.

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Ryanair has announced a new direct route from Aberdeen International Airport to Krakow, enhancing travel options for North East passengers next summer.

This twice-weekly service, commencing on 2 April 2025, will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays, providing convenient access to one of Europe’s most vibrant and historic cities.

The route caters to both leisure travellers and those visiting friends and family, marking Krakow as Aberdeen’s second direct connection to Poland after the popular Gdansk route.

With the addition of Krakow, Ryanair continues to expand its operations from Aberdeen, where demand for European destinations has been on the rise.

Chris Tibbett, Aero Director for AGS Airports, praised the move: “This new route to Krakow is a fantastic addition to our network, and we are delighted that Ryanair has responded to passenger demand by introducing this service.

“Krakow is one of Europe’s most popular city destinations, known for its rich history and vibrant culture.”

In addition to the Krakow route, Ryanair is increasing the frequency of flights to Faro from two to three times per week during the 2025 summer season.

These service enhancements reflect a 43% growth in Ryanair’s overall operations from Aberdeen compared to summer 2024, reinforcing Aberdeen International Airport’s commitment to expanded connectivity for its regional passengers.

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Ryanair will launch a new direct route to Malta from Glasgow Airport next summer.

Launching on April 1, the twice-weekly service will operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

This eagerly anticipated addition marks Ryanair’s seventh route from Glasgow, complementing the airline’s current destinations of Alicante, Brussels, Dublin, Krakow, Malaga, and Wroclaw.

Chris Tibbett, Aero director for AGS Airports, said: “We’re delighted that Ryanair has chosen to expand its operations here by introducing a new direct route to Malta.

“This addition underscores the airline’s confidence in Glasgow as a gateway for Scottish travellers. It also means more choice for those looking for a sunny escape, whether for a long weekend, a full week’s holiday, or an extended stay.”

This new service is anticipated to carry an additional 20,000 passengers between Glasgow and Malta next summer, providing more options for passengers seeking both flexibility and comfort.

The Tuesday and Saturday flight schedules are designed with holidaymakers in mind, offering ideal timings for weekend breaks, week-long stays, or longer getaways.

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easyJet announced the launch its first flights and package holidays from Birmingham Airport to Marrakesh, Reykjavik, Hurghada, Prague and Krakow this week.

The fantastic five now provide even more convenient connections at great value fares for travellers across the Midlands.

Flights took off from Birmingham to Marrakesh on 6 November and are now operating twice a week on Wednesdays and Sundays throughout winter.

This was followed by a new service to Reykjavik in Iceland which launched yesterday on 12 November operates on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout winter.

Today, easyJet flights took off to Hurghada, easyJet’s second Egyptian destination from Birmingham, and flew for the first time this afternoon to Prague, both operate on Wednesdays throughout winter with the addition of a second weekly flight on Sundays for the Prague route.

And on Friday this week, easyJet will launch its new service to historic Krakow in Poland which will operate up to seven days a week, year-round.

Thousands more package holidays are available with easyJet holidays including city breaks with all packages including flights, hotel, 23kg luggage and transfers on beach holidays, all covered by its Ultimate Flexibility, offering freedom to change a booking, a refund guarantee, and best price guarantee.

Package holiday provider easyJet holidays also has a vast range of city escapes available, with packages available right up until 31 March 2026.

All easyJet holidays packages include flights, hotel, 23kg luggage on beach breaks all covered by its Ultimate Flexibility, offering freedom to change a booking, a refund guarantee, and best price guarantee.

Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, said: “It’s fantastic to launch another five new services from Birmingham Airport, providing our customers across the Midlands with even more choice for a winter sun holiday or city break.

“Now they can choose from flights to Marrakesh, Reykjavik, Hurghada, Prague and Krakow, as well as a wide range of easyJet holidays’ resorts, and we look forward to welcoming them onboard.”

Andrew Pelham, Aviation Development Manager, Birmingham Airport said: “We’re delighted to be joining forces with easyJet to provide five new routes from its new Birmingham base, further strengthening our partnership.

“Whether customers are seeking a winter sun escape or a city break, these new destinations offer something for every type of traveller.”

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As the darker days settle in, Lufthansa Group Airlines is inviting travellers to look ahead and plan their summer 2025 adventures, with a fresh flight schedule now open for bookings.

With Lufthansa Airlines, Discover Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, and Edelweiss all releasing new intercontinental and European destinations, there are a variety of options to explore.

Lufthansa will introduce a new route from Frankfurt to Bydgoszcz in Poland. Discover Airlines is expanding from Frankfurt to Ålesund in Norway and adding flights from Munich to destinations like Windhoek (Namibia), Calgary (Canada), Orlando (USA), and Bodø (Norway).

Austrian Airlines will offer flights from Vienna to Edinburgh (Scotland), Sylt (Germany), Burgas (Bulgaria), and Harstad-Narvik in Norway’s Lofoten archipelago.

Swiss International Air Lines is broadening its routes from Zurich with new services to Niš in Serbia, Montpellier in France, and Heringsdorf in Germany.

Edelweiss, meanwhile, will connect Zurich with Halifax (Canada), Seattle (USA), Calvi (France), and Terceira in the Azores.

Together, Lufthansa Group airlines provide over 12,000 weekly connections to more than 300 destinations in more than 100 countries through their hubs in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Belgium.

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flyadeal has added the Egyptian port city of Sohag to its network with the launch of scheduled flights from Jeddah earlier today. (November 11).

Flight F3 777 arrived at Sohag International Airport to a water salute, an airline industry tradition to welcome a new aircraft or route, followed by an official ceremony hosted by the airport authority.

Eyad Jamalallail, flyadeal director of ground operations, represented the airline on the first flight.

Steven Greenway, flyadeal chief executive officer, said: “Today marks yet another significant milestone for flyadeal with our newest and lesser known destination of Sohag joining flyadeal’s ever-growing network.

“Egypt is by far flyadeal’s single biggest international market which we have served for almost three years from Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam and, later today, from Madinah.

“Egypt remains commercially and strategically important for flyadeal given the strong cultural and historic ties with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”

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Avelo Airlines announces a new route to Nashville, Tennessee and celebrates the start of three more new routes from its base of operations at Central Florida’s Lakeland International Airport (LAL).

Avelo’s newest route to Nashville International Airport (BNA) will begin on Thursday, March 6 with twice weekly service on Thursdays and Sundays.

This week, Avelo launched three new nonstop routes from LAL: Atlanta (ATL), Hartford, Conn. (BDL), and Philadelphia / Wilmington, Del. (ILG).

Last month, Avelo launched four routes from Lakeland: Charlotte / Concord (USA), Boston / Manchester, N.H. (MHT), Rochester, N.Y. (ROC), and San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) bringing the total number of routes from LAL to eight, joining Southern Connecticut’s Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN).

Andrew Levy, Avelo Airlines founder and CEO said: “Our new base at Lakeland offers Floridians easy access to air travel, especially for Customers who value the convenience of a small airport.

“Between the announcement of our new route to Nashville and the start of these new routes today, Customers flying into Lakeland from any of our new destinations can expect more time and freedom to explore Florida in any direction they choose.

“Lakeland is the perfect complement to our operations in MCO and offers yet another choice among the other Florida airports we serve. It has all the attributes we look for to provide affordable travel between the places people want to fly.”

Shawn Sherrouse, Lakeland City manager said: “We’re excited that our airline partner, Avelo Airlines, has launched new destinations to and from Lakeland.

“Visitors will soon experience the warmth and hospitality of Central Florida, while local travellers can explore exciting locations like Atlanta, Philadelphia and northern Connecticut.”

Kris Hallstrand, Lakeland International Airport director said: “We are thrilled to welcome these additional destinations to Lakeland International Airport including the opening of Avelo Airline’s newest base.

“It’s great to see the work of so many including our team, Avelo Airlines, and our partners at Visit Central Florida come to life.

“I would also like to thank the community for all the support they’ve provided by embracing Avelo and the extraordinary growth of our airport.”

Mark Jackson, Visit Central Florida director of tourism and sports marketing said: “Thanks to Avelo Airlines, it will now be easier for travellers from around the world to experience Central Florida’s Polk County, where the real Florida magic happens.”

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Cathay Pacific announces the resumption of its non-stop passenger service to Hyderabad, the capital city of India’s Telangana state, starting from 30 March 2025.

Now open for booking, Cathay Pacific’s upcoming Hong Kong-Hyderabad service marks the airline’s latest step in strengthening its network presence in India and enhancing connectivity at its home hub, Hong Kong.

Lavinia Lau, Cathay chief customer and commercial officer said: “We are delighted to be resuming our direct flights between Hong Kong and Hyderabad.

“These flights will provide customers with access to one of India’s most vibrant cities, known for its rich heritage and booming technology sector.

“The resumption reaffirms our established presence in India and our commitment to enhancing our services in this important market.

“Our efforts to foster cultural connections and facilitate trade between our home city and India will continue as we further strengthen our network to grow and develop Hong Kong as a leading international aviation hub.”

The non-stop service between Hong Kong and Hyderabad will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A330-300 aircraft, featuring Business and Economy cabins.

The service will operate three times a week upon launch, increasing to five times a week from 1 September 2025.

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