Airline capacity, routes and airport developments.
Aviation & Connectivity
Renewed US-Iran hostilities trigger security alerts in Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait; airlines adjust schedules and rebooking policies amid ongoing flight disruptions across the region.
Aviation & Connectivity
South Africa's tourism minister welcomes Turkish Airlines' decision to increase direct services to 20 weekly flights between Istanbul and Johannesburg/Cape Town from October 2026.
Aviation & Connectivity
The Doha-based carrier pauses Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen flights from September to March and reduces overall capacity by 7% in a seasonal network rebalance.
Aviation & Connectivity
Hungarian carrier adds frequencies from London Luton, Rome, Budapest, Milan and Sofia starting 6 March to support passengers affected by suspended Israel and Gulf routes.
Aviation & Connectivity
The low-cost carrier launched daily Sharjah-London Gatwick service on 5 July, set to double frequency from 10 July, and resumed Sharjah-Aleppo flights while adding Abu Dhabi-Aleppo service.
Aviation & Connectivity
Russian tour operator FUN&SUN expands Türkiye summer programme with new charter services operated by Turkish Airlines from two Russian cities.
Aviation & Connectivity
Ahmet Bolat said in June 2024 the carrier aims to grow its U.S. network from 14 to 20 destinations, with Charlotte, Minneapolis, Orlando and Philadelphia under consideration.
Aviation & Connectivity
New data from consultancy Aevean shows a 26% drop in available cargo tonne km on the Asia–Middle East–Europe corridor, with direct capacity rising 13–14% as airlines reroute around closed Gulf hubs.
Aviation & Connectivity
Turkey reclaims 3 million square metres from the Black Sea to expand Trabzon Airport, boosting capacity for the region's growing tourism demand.
Aviation & Connectivity
Ministry of Civil Aviation orders carriers to follow airspace advisories and NOTAMs after a major military operation against Iran, with airports on alert for diversions.
Aviation & Connectivity
Thanos Pascalis outlines interline partnerships, fleet expansion, and year-round route strategy to boost connectivity and reduce seasonality.
Aviation & Connectivity
BA is redeploying long-haul capacity from Middle Eastern hubs to Nairobi and Bengaluru as conflict-driven demand slump extends beyond summer 2026.