Airline Updates: SWISS India Flights, BA Expansion, easyJet Wi-Fi
Gepubliceerd 30 okt 2026 · 2 min leestijd · 6 geverifieerde bronnen
Airlines are adjusting schedules and introducing new passenger amenities as late October brings route expansion and fleet changes. Key updates include SWISS launching direct flights to India, British Airways extending winter options, and easyJet preparing for onboard satellite internet. Travellers can review these developments to keep up with upcoming flight choices and inflight services.
SWISS launches five weekly flights between Zurich and Bengaluru
SWISS inaugurated its new Zurich–Bengaluru service on 28 October 2026 using an Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The airline operates five weekly nonstop flights to the Indian city, marking its third destination in India alongside Delhi and Mumbai.
Waarom het belangrijk is: Travellers between Switzerland and India gain direct flight access to a major technology and business hub.
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Bron: Aviation24
easyJet to introduce Starlink onboard Wi-Fi starting in 2027
easyJet has partnered with SpaceX's Starlink to offer inflight internet access for the first time. Installations across its Airbus A320, A320neo, and A321neo fleet will start in the first half of 2027, with full completion expected by early 2028.
Waarom het belangrijk is: Passengers flying on easyJet routes will be able to connect their personal devices to internet service onboard.
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Bron: Aviation24
British Airways expands winter routes with Colombo and Melbourne flights
British Airways launched its winter 2026/27 schedule with a new three-times-weekly service from London Gatwick to Colombo, which commenced on 23 October. The airline is also adding Melbourne to its schedule and increasing flight capacity across 11 long-haul destinations.
Waarom het belangrijk is: Long-haul travellers have additional direct route options and increased seat availability for winter travel.
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Bron: Aviation24
SWISS to conclude airBaltic wet lease arrangement by summer 2027
SWISS will end its wet-lease cooperation with airBaltic at the conclusion of the winter 2026/27 schedule. As engine availability and cockpit staffing improve, SWISS plans to reduce its wet-leased fleet from 26 to around 18 aircraft in summer 2027 while expanding operations with its own fleet.
Waarom het belangrijk is: Passengers booking SWISS flights for summer 2027 are more likely to fly on aircraft operated directly by SWISS crew.
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Bron: Aviation24
airBaltic plans workforce reduction affecting 300 flight personnel
Latvian carrier airBaltic plans to make approximately 100 pilots and 200 cabin crew members redundant. The planned workforce reduction is linked to the airline's scheduled route network and flight plan for 2027, though final figures remain subject to change.
Waarom het belangrijk is: Travellers relying on airBaltic routes should keep an eye out for potential flight schedule adjustments heading into 2027.
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Bron: Aviation24
Challenge Group launches Liège to Chicago Rockford cargo flight link
Challenge Group is starting twice-weekly Boeing 777 freighter flights connecting Navi Mumbai to Chicago Rockford via Liège starting 4 November 2026. The operation is supported by an extensive road feeder network moving approximately 1,500 trucks per month.
Waarom het belangrijk is: Although focused on freight logistics, this service enhances air cargo capacity linking Europe, India, and the United States.
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Bron: Aviation24
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