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New flight routes launching to and from Europe in autumn and winter 2026

Whether you’re chasing an autumn break or a winter escape, airlines are rolling out new flight routes to and from Europe in 2026.

Euronews

Finnair, SAS planning direct flights to Krabi

Krabi International Airport is attracting growing interest from international airlines, with new routes from Finland and Scandinavia expected to strengthen tourism and support local development, the Ministry of Transport says.

Bangkok Post

New routes spark growing international interest

Bangkok Post

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Connecting the world from London: Heathrow continues to grow as oneworld's most served global hub

LONDON, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The oneworld Alliance will expand its presence at London's Heathrow Airport to 14 member airlines when Alaska Airlines launches its new nonstop service to Seattle on Friday, 22 May 2026. This summer, oneworld airlines will offer nearly 2,800 weekly departures directly connecting London Heathrow…

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Here are all the new European flight paths on the horizon this summer

For travellers still undecided about where to venture to in the coming months, these new routes could be the answer.

Euronews

WW3 Fears Erupt: Russia Accuses Britain of Masterminding 'Special Operation' in Baltic Sea

Russia accuses Britain of orchestrating drone strikes on its Baltic oil ports, escalating tensions and WW3 fears. The attacks disrupt Russian energy exports amid surging global oil prices.

International Business Times UK

Food worth flying for: Unique in-flight meals from around the globe

From Malaysian satay skewers to Korean bibimbap, these airline dishes are not your typical in-flight fare.

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Miss Universe 2025 loses title after igniting racism firestorm across three countries – her ‘apology’ only made things worse

Damage control definitely ain’t her forte.

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‘Racist’ slanted-eye gesture by Miss Finland sparks outrage

Finnish prime minister says the ‘thoughtless and stupid’ gesture had been ‘damaging’ to country’s international reputation

The Independent UK

Finnair forced to cancel flights because of how its seats are cleaned

The airline’s A321 aircraft will be out of service due to the impact of water washing on seat covers

The Independent UK

Turbulent schedule: Which airlines suffered the most delays and cancellations in 2025?

Ryanair and EasyJet had the most delays overall but have better rates than many major carriers. The new data comes as the EU prepares to change air passenger rights after 10 years of negotiations.

Euronews

Strike action cancels 140 Finnair flights over Bank Holiday weekend

Those flying with the Finnish flag carrier this bank holiday weekend could find themselves facing travel disruption

The Independent UK

New life for old jets: How cabin refurbishments deliver on sustainability as well as comfort

As demand for air travel continues to surge, airlines are holding onto their planes for longer and working hard to make sure nobody notices.

Euronews

Finnair cancels 70 flights due to union strikes, affecting around 6,500 passengers

Airline boss described the industrial action as ‘unreasonable’

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Fortune

Can Finnair’s new CEO navigate turbulence and take the airline higher?

Finnair has had to adapt to several challenges in the last five years, including the pandemic and then the war in Ukraine which closed Russian airspace—so how does its new CEO see the future of Finnair?

The Conversation

How the war in Ukraine has made flying worse for the climate

Some long-haul flights connecting Europe and Asia are emitting 40% more CO₂ since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, my new study shows. The spike is largely due to airspace closures above conflict zones which are forcing airlines to seek alternative routes, significantly increasing flight times. Longer flights…

The Independent UK

GPS interference causes Ryanair flight diversion after Russia tampering claims

The flight had to be diverted to Poland after it faced issues with its GPS

The Independent UK

Finnair cancels almost 300 flights in run up to Christmas due to pilot strikes

Finnair said that around 33,000 of their customers will be affected

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Al Jazeera

As Ukraine, Gaza wars rage on, some airlines are benefitting

It’s increasingly difficult for Western airlines to avoid contentious conflict zones even as Chinese ones swoop in.

Al Jazeera

Divers find remains of Finnish WWII plane shot down by Soviets

Salvage team in Estonia says it located well-preserved parts and debris from the Junkers Ju 52 plane shot down in 1940.

The Independent UK

Divers find remains of Finnish WWII plane that was shot down by Moscow with a US diplomat aboard

The World War II mystery of what happened to a Finnish passenger plane after it was shot down over the Baltic Sea by Soviet bombers appears to finally be solved more than eight decades later

France 24

Russia accused of meddling in the GPS systems of Baltic Sea countries

Russia is being accused of jamming GPS signals across northern Europe, putting airlines on alert to possible flight disruptions. The rising frequency of these incidents is also shining a spotlight on recent trends in electronic warfare.

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Finnair Implements Anonymous Passenger Weighing for Accurate Balance Calculations

Finnair has started a voluntary survey at Helsinki airport, asking passengers to weigh themselves along with their hand luggage, in order to gather accurat...

International Business Times UK

European Airline Weighs People Along With Luggage Before Boarding; Here's Why

The airline has announced it will be carrying the process for the next three months.

Evening Standard

Finnair starts weighing passengers as well as their carry-on luggage

Airline says the weigh-ins are voluntary and help better estimate weight distributions for flights

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