Seen from above: Wizzair, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, Air France, Saudia, Royal Air Maroc, easyJet, etc.

Lufthansa plans to cancel about 100 domestic flights a week next summer, citing rising airport taxes and government fees, which would render several German routes unprofitable, CEO Carsten Spohr told Welt am Sonntag. “Without reducing the impact on the airport, further cancellations will be inevitable,” Spohr said, adding that domestic operations in some regions are no longer profitable due to costs doubling since 2019. Routes currently under consideration include Munich-Münster/Osnabrück and Munich-Dresden, both of which are loss-making daily. If canceled, Münster/Osnabrück Airport would lose its last Lufthansa connection to an international hub. This decision follows a similar one by Ryanair, which announced a 10% reduction in its winter schedule in Germany, eliminating 800,000 seats and 24 routes due to high operating costs.

Starting April 15, 2026, Air France will connect Paris to Las Vegas with a direct flight, three times a week—on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. The flight will depart from Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 1:40 p.m. and land in Las Vegas at 3:35 p.m. (local time), just in time to enjoy the sunshine on the Strip. The return flight from Las Vegas will start at 5:50 p.m., arriving in Paris the following day at 1:05 p.m. This seasonal route will operate throughout the 2026 peak season, with a flight time of approximately 11 hours.

In addition, Air France-KLM, Delta and Korean Air have acquired stakes in WestJet. The transaction was finalized on October 22: Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines, and Korean Air together acquired a 25% minority stake in the Canadian airline WestJet. The goal? To strengthen their existing alliance and significantly improve their presence in the Canadian market.

Delta Air Lines will add daily non-stop service between Seattle and Philadelphia starting May 7, 2026, the airline announced. The flights will be operated by A321neo aircraft with Delta First, Comfort, and Main cabins. In addition, Delta will add a fourth daily flight between Seattle and Boston on May 7, bringing forward the launch date initially announced in June. On the same date, the airline also plans to add frequencies between Seattle and San Jose and Ontario, California, bringing their number to five and four daily flights, respectively.

American Airlines will change the qualification window and earning criteria for its AAdvantage Business corporate loyalty program, which it launched in October 2023, on January 1, 2026, the carrier announced. Starting next January, companies will be able to redeem mileage benefits on a calendar-year basis. Once eligible, these benefits remain active through the end of the current calendar year and the following year. Currently, eligibility for benefits is based on a rolling 12-month period. Companies eligible for mileage redemption benefits based on their activity in 2025 will be able to benefit from them until the end of 2026. To maintain these benefits in 2027, they must meet the minimum program eligibility requirements in 2026.

Royal Air Maroc and China Eastern Airlines signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will strengthen cooperation between the two countries by increasing air connections and developing economic, cultural, and tourism opportunities. This MoU also demonstrates a clear commitment to promoting Morocco as a strategic hub between Africa and Asia. The two airlines signed several agreements, including a codeshare agreement on key routes, an expansion of connections beyond their respective hubs, and a special fare agreement to strengthen the complementarity of their networks.

Wizz Air, the most environmentally sustainable airline in EMEA, has confirmed its commitment to train 1,200 new pilots by 2028, including 240 from the UK, reinforcing its long-term investment in the UK economy and its continued growth in the UK and Europe.

Saudi Arabia’s national airline, Saudia, has expanded its distribution agreement with Travelport to include content from its new distribution capability, the technology company announced Monday. This content will be available to agents connected to Travelport Plus.

Cathay Pacific has just announced that Wi-Fi will be available to Cathay Gold members from November 15, 2025, enhancing their in-flight experience with a seamless connection.