Air travel news: Lufthansa, Air India, Air France, Emirates, Wizzair, Air Europa, Luxair, Saudia, etc.

Since January, Air France has partnered with the Apple TV streaming service to enhance its in-flight entertainment offering. More than 45 hours of original content, including several international hit series, are now available to all passengers on long-haul flights. Customers can also access Apple TV free of charge directly through Air France’s new high-speed Wi-Fi portal, which is being progressively rolled out across the entire fleet.

Air India and Saudia have entered into a codeshare agreement that will take effect in February, Air India announced on Tuesday. Air India customers traveling to Jeddah or Riyadh will be able to connect to Saudia flights to Dammam, Abha, Gassim, Gizan, Medina, and Taif. This agreement also means that Saudia customers will have access to cities across India via Mumbai and Delhi, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Kochi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Lucknow, Jaipur, and 15 other destinations through an inter-airline agreement, according to Air India.

Corsair is expanding its long-haul network and announcing the launch of a new Toulouse-Réunion service starting June 15, 2026. This new route will be operated twice weekly, every Monday and Wednesday, using Airbus A330neo aircraft to offer simpler journeys without a mandatory stopover in Paris. This network expansion also allows Corsair to strengthen its Indian Ocean service, leveraging a fleet comprised entirely of Airbus A330neo aircraft, one of the newest in Europe and the world. Corsair is the only airline serving the French Overseas Territories from its regional airports.

As part of its continued growth strategy in Southeast Asia and its commitment to the Philippines, Emirates will introduce four additional weekly flights between Dubai and Manila, starting April 2. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, Emirates flight EK330 departs Dubai at 12:45 PM and arrives in Manila at 1:25 AM the following day. The return flight, EK331, departs Manila at 3:25 AM and arrives in Dubai at 8:25 AM. All times are local.

Boeing and Delta Air Lines announced that the American airline has placed its first direct order for up to 60 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to support its growth on international long-haul flights and renew its wide-body fleet. Delta’s purchase of 30 Boeing 787-10s – with the option to acquire up to 30 additional aircraft of the largest 787 variant – will allow the airline to realize its expansion and modernization plans on high-demand transatlantic and South American routes.

Wizz Air aims to revolutionize budget travel with the launch of WIZZ Class, a new optional service designed for budget-conscious travelers who appreciate increased personal space and optimal comfort. This service is available for purchase on select flights* to and from Budapest, Bucharest Otopeni, Warsaw, London Luton, London Gatwick, and Rome Fiumicino.

Following the successful delivery of the Boeing 787-9, named « Berlin » and equipped with an impressive XXL crane, Lufthansa is awaiting delivery of two more aircraft sporting the special centenary livery. In the coming days, an Airbus A320neo and an Airbus A350-900 will roll out of the paint shops in Norwich, England, and Châteauroux, France: both aircraft will sport the iconic design for this anniversary.

Some aircraft are equipped with small vertical winglets at the tips of their wings, called « sharklets. » These wing extensions help reduce fuel consumption. EasyJet, the British airline, has just announced the installation of these « sharklets » on all its aircraft, with a significant portion of its fleet equipped by this summer. EasyJet believes this measure will reduce emissions, but it also offers another advantage: the aircraft’s range is increased by 160 kilometers thanks to reduced fuel consumption. This allows for the addition of six seats, which presents other space challenges, but not fuel consumption issues.

Air Europa continues its expansion and operational growth plan, opening new routes and increasing the number of flights, both in Spain and across Europe. From June 1st, the airline will connect its Madrid-Barajas hub to Oviedo and Seville, while also strengthening its connections from the Spanish capital to Milan and Rome. The airline will offer two daily flights to Oviedo and Milan year-round. For Milan and Rome, the frequency of daily flights will increase from two to three, reinforcing