Analysis: Chinese Carriers Double Down on the Middle East
Capacity is at an all-time high between China and the Middle East, with Chinese carriers driving the growth, motivated by weak demand elsewhere.
Capacity is at an all-time high between China and the Middle East, with Chinese carriers driving the growth, motivated by weak demand elsewhere.
On Friday, Delta announced the launch of a new seasonal route between Los Angeles and Brisbane (BNE) scheduled to begin in December.
Ultra-low-cost start-up Avelo plans to expand its service from the Bay Area’s Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS).
Emirates is expanding its Latin American network with the launch of a new daily route from Dubai to Bogota with a fifth-freedom stop in Miami.
Delta is expanding its domestic network for next winter, launching new nonstop routes connecting Boston to Honolulu and Seattle to Miami.
Delta’s A350-1000s, set for delivery in 2026, will add premium capacity and potentially allow expansion to India, Australia, and other new destinations.
On Monday, ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Allegiant announced the expansion of its route network with 10 new nonstop routes.
American is bolstering its Florida and Canada networks with new seasonal routes from Boston and its hub in Charlotte, according to a recent schedule update.
Delta announced an expansion of its winter service to Latin America and the Caribbean, offering new routes and increased frequencies.
American Airlines will operate for the first time to Brisbane, Australia from Dallas/Fort Worth, which is set to be the longest route in the carrier’s network.