WestJet (WS), Canada’s second-largest airline, has removed 13 international destinations from its network during 2026 as it reshapes its schedule across Europe, the Caribbean, Latin America and the United States.
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British Airways (BA) is set to resume direct flights between London Heathrow (LHR) and Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) near Tel Aviv on October 25, marking the airline’s first scheduled return to Israel since February.
Qatar Airways (QR) has expanded its international network with eight notable route additions and resumptions during 2026.
Gulf Air (GF) will launch daily fifth-freedom flights between Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) from October 26, 2026, bringing a new carrier to one of Southeast Asia’s busiest air routes.
Lufthansa Group will significantly expand its Japan network for the Summer 2027 schedule, responding to stronger demand with new and restored services.
Wizz Air (W6) has delayed the return of six services to Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport (AUH), moving their planned launch from late October to January 10, 2027.
A suspected member of the ShinyHunters hacking group linked to major corporate data breaches has been detained by authorities and is reportedly cooperating with the FBI as investigators expand their efforts to identify other members.
Vilnius Airport (VNO) was temporarily closed on October 3 after Lithuanian authorities detected an unidentified airborne object approaching from the direction of Belarus, triggering a yellow-level air alert.
British Airways (BA) has won a £5.78 million tax dispute with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) over hotel accommodation provided to cabin crew at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) during back-to-back transatlantic rotations.
Qantas Airways (QF) is preparing a major expansion of its Australia-Indonesia network, with new flights planned between Perth and Jakarta, Brisbane and Bali, and Western Sydney and Bali through its Jetstar subsidiary.