Etihad Airways unveiled a massive global growth plan for 2025-2026 with the introduction of seventeen vibrant new routes that link Abu Dhabi to the world’s key nations such as the US, Poland, China, Tunisia, Ethiopia, Egypt, Thailand, Pakistan, Vietnam, Taiwan, Algeria, Indonesia, Czech Republic, Cambodia, and Canada.

Volotea targets Ryanair’s vacated routes in Spain, eyeing expansion in Santiago and Santander to boost regional connectivity.

Air Canada sets its sights on expansion, offering enhanced services to key cities like San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Manila, Oklahoma, and San Antonio.

Gulf Air is set to expand its fleet with nine additional Airbus A320-family aircraft and two Boeing 787-9s, with plans for more widebodies as the airline evaluates long-term growth in regional and international markets.

Gulf Air is focusing on network growth in key markets to the east, west, and south, including Africa, while also evaluating a return to the U.S. The airline’s strategic expansion aims to increase profitability and market presence over the next five years.