ROUTES - Azores Airlines plans to launch Terceira – Funchal route on 07 March 2026, with Q400.

 

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TAP Air Portugal will codeshare on this route.

S4168/TP6491 TER2200 – 0135+1FNC DH4 14
S4169/TP6490 FNC0435 – 0610TER DH4 25

ROUTES - American Nw26 Intercontinental Network Changes – 08Mar26

Philadelphia – Lisbon

25OCT26 – 01DEC26 787-9 replaces -8
05JAN27 – 24FEB27 A321XLR replaces 787-8
eff 04MAR27 787-9 replaces -8

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ROUTES - TAP Air Portugal has confirmed plans to expand its network, including new long-haul routes to Orlando, Curitiba and Sao Luis do Maranhao

The carrier will launch a 3X-weekly Lisbon-Orlando service from Oct. 29, strengthening its North American network. In Brazil—its largest international market—TAP will mark 60 years of operations by adding Lisbon-Curitiba from July 2 (3X-weekly using Airbus A330-200s) and Lisbon-Sao Luis do Maranhao from Oct. 26 (2X-weekly using A321LRs). Frequencies to Porto Alegre and Florianopolis will also increase. CEO Luís Rodrigues says the airline will also expand its strategic focus on Porto. Under its “TAP with the North” plan, the airline will add Porto routes to Terceira, Praia and Tel Aviv, and make Porto-Boston year-round.

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ROUTES - Sunexpress Begins Eurowings Codeshare

 

SunExpress operated by Eurowings From Late-Feb 2026

Berlin – Malaga
Berlin – Nice
Dusseldorf – Bilbao
Dusseldorf – Bologna
Dusseldorf – Kayseri
Dusseldorf – Kutahya

Dusseldorf – Lisbon

Dusseldorf – London Heathrow
Dusseldorf – Malaga
Dusseldorf – Nice
Dusseldorf – Palma de Mallorca
Dusseldorf – Valencia

Stuttgart – Lisbon

Stuttgart – London Heathrow
Stuttgart – Mersin
Stuttgart – Palma de Mallorca

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ROUTES - Jet2 announces expanded Summer programme for 2027 from London Gatwick

Jet2 has announced a significantly expanded Summer programme for 2027 from London Gatwick, just weeks before the company launches its first flights and holidays from its newest airport base.

For just its second summer of operations from London Gatwick, the UK’s favourite airline and tour operator has increased capacity by 27% in response to demand. This expanded programme has seen 35 sun and leisure city destinations, and a brand-new route to Lesvos (Mytilene), go on sale.

This expanded programme comes in response to strong demand from local holidaymakers, and with 1.1 million seats on sale, customers and independent travel agents across the region can enjoy huge choice when it comes to booking early and unlocking the sunshine for next summer.

This exciting new programme includes a brand-new and exclusive route to Lesvos (Mytilene). Jet2 will operate weekly Sunday services from 2nd May to 10th October 2027 to the stunning Greek island sitting in the heart of the Aegean. Packed with beauty, history and charm, Lesvos combines glorious beaches, bustling medieval streets, traditional Mediterranean villages and architectural treasures.

The airline and tour operator has also increased capacity for Summer 2027 to a number of popular destinations - Ibiza, Malaga, Palma (Majorca) and Tenerife - offering customers even more choice and flexibility when it comes to reaching their favourite hotspots.

Key Summer highlights from London Gatwick announced today for 2027 include:

35 destinations on sale (peak number of flights per week in brackets)

Including brand-new weekly services to Lesvos (Mytilene) (exclusive route)

Antalya (3), Tenerife (4), Lanzarote (2), La Palma (1), Fuerteventura (2), Gran Canaria (2), Alicante (5), Malaga (6) Girona (3), Palma (Majorca) (14), Ibiza (4), Menorca (3), 

Faro (Algarve) (10),
Madeira (2),

Crete (Heraklion) (2), Corfu (2), Kalamata (1), Kefalonia (2), Kos (2), Lesvos (Mytilene) (1), Preveza (2), Skiathos (1), Rhodes (2), Thessaloniki (Halkidiki) (2), Naples (2), Verona (1), Pula (1), Reus (3), Zante (1), Agadir (1), Hurghada (2), Bourgas (2), Malta (2), Paphos (2), Sharm El Sheik (2)

Over 85 departing weekly flights during peak periods

Coming just weeks before the company launches flights and holidays from London Gatwick for the first time on March 26th, today’s announcement means that customers can also book a Summer 2027 holiday from London Gatwick with Jet2 and experience the company’s award-winning VIP customer service. Jet2’s famously welcoming customer service has seen it continually win accolades including Which? Recommended Provider for the past ten years.


Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “Since we announced the launch of flights and holidays from London Gatwick, the reaction from customers and independent travel has been incredible, showing just how much demand there is for our industry-leading product and service. This popularity means we are significantly expanding our programme in just our second summer of operations from London Gatwick, offering holidaymakers even more choice and flexibility.


“As well as offering a fantastic selection of flights and holidays to choose from, we are giving customers the chance to get their Summer 2027 holiday booked in nice and early. With the launch of flights and holidays from London Gatwick just around the corner, and Summer 27 going on sale too, this is an incredibly exciting time, both for our company and for customers across the region.”

ROUTES - Azores Airlines will introduce a new service between Terceira and Madeira in its 2026 summer schedule, expanding connectivity between the two Portuguese archipelagos

The route is scheduled to begin on May 7th, with weekly flights on Thursdays, increasing to twice a week between June and September during the high season. At the peak of summer, a frequency will be added on Mondays, with return flights the following day. The new nonstop route complements existing services via Ponta Delgada and will increase Azores Airlines' total offering at the peak of summer to 12 weekly frequencies between the Azores and Madeira. The Lajes-Funchal route follows an update to Portugal's public service obligations, which now include a direct connection under the regulated air services regime between the two island regions.

Routesonline / Photo: Flyingphotos

TAP Air Portugal / A320NEO / F-WWIC / 13137 - Last A320NEO

Alain Charpentier