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What’s Inside
- Europe’s airport giants ranked: who leads in airlines, destinations, flights and seats?
- Allegiant adds six Boeing 737 MAX jets, bringing its firm commitment to 56 aircraft
- Record revenue meets rising fuel costs at American and Southwest
- IndiGo and Air India Express plan to shift 38 daily international flights to Navi Mumbai
- August 2026 passenger traffic totals for airports across Europe and Türkiye
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Route Intelligence Report
New and Proposed Routes
United Airlines (UA) will launch four routes in spring 2027; here are two:
Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Bermuda (BDA), 1x weekly starting April 3
San Francisco (SFO) to Charleston, S.C. (CHS), 4x weekly starting March 28
Aeromexico (AM) will launch three U.S. routes from Mexico City (MEX) in January 2027, each with daily Boeing 737 service:
Mexico City to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (FLL), starting Jan. 14
Mexico City to Portland, Ore. (PDX), starting Jan. 21
Mexico City to Orange County, Calif. (SNA), starting Jan. 10
Royal Jordanian (RJ) plans to launch service from Amman, Jordan (AMM), to Beijing Capital (PEK) on Jan. 26, 2027, operating 2x weekly with Boeing 787-8s.
Dropped and Suspended Routes
Delta Air Lines (DL) will discontinue its seasonal Detroit (DTW) to Reykjavik, Iceland (KEF), route, with flights not returning in 2027.
Flightline 140’s paid edition includes the complete details on:
- United: San Francisco to Hartford and Oklahoma City; Denver to Ottawa and Quebec City; Newark to St. John’s; plus Denver to Winnipeg aircraft changes and Washington Dulles to Quebec City frequency increases.
- Aeromexico: Mexico City to Fort Lauderdale and Portland.
- FlyOne Armenia: Yerevan to Berlin, Bishkek, Samarkand and Dushanbe.
- Jazeera Airways: Kuwait City to Yerevan resumption.
- Vietnam Airlines: Da Nang to Singapore.
- Sun PhuQuoc Airways: Phu Quoc to Almaty, Astana and Moscow Sheremetyevo.
- Cyprus Airways: Larnaca to London Stansted.
- AJet: Bodrum to Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and Stuttgart; Dalaman to Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hannover, Stuttgart and Munich.
- Avianca: Barranquilla to Fort Lauderdale suspension.
- Loganair: Jersey to Paris Charles de Gaulle removed from sale.
- American: Boston to Louisville and Chicago O’Hare to Ontario service pauses.
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LATEST AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES
🇦🇪 A6-FNF, a Boeing 737 MAX 9, was delivered to flydubai (FZ) on October 21.
🇦🇪 A6-JHD, an Airbus A350-941, was delivered to Emirates (EK) on October 23.
🇨🇦 C-FFIQ, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was delivered to Air Canada Rouge (RV) on October 20.
🇲🇦 CN-RIA, an Embraer ERJ-190AR, was delivered to Royal Air Maroc (AT) on October 21.
🇸🇦 HZ-RXAH, a Boeing 787-9, was delivered to Riyadh Air (RX) on October 23.
🇺🇸 N17487, a Boeing 737 MAX 9, was delivered to United Airlines on October 24.
🇺🇸 N3314J, an Airbus A220-300, was delivered to JetBlue (B6) on October 21.
🇺🇸 N337JB, an Embraer ERJ-190AR, was delivered to Advanced Air (AN) on October 21.
🇺🇸 N37483, a Boeing 737 MAX 9, was delivered to United Airlines on October 21.
🇺🇸 N479AN, an Airbus A321-253neo, was delivered to American Airlines (AA) on October 23.
🇺🇸 N681PA, a Saab 2000, was delivered to Sterling Airways / Aleutian Airways (VC) on October 21.
🇺🇸 N682PA, a Saab 2000, was delivered to Aleutian Airways on October 21.
🇺🇸 N814BB, a Saab 2000, was delivered to Aleutian Airways on October 21.
🇺🇸 N9038W, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was delivered to Southwest Airlines (WN) on October 22.
🇺🇸 N9041J, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was delivered to Southwest Airlines on October 23.
🇪🇬 SU-TCQ, an Airbus A321-231(WL), was delivered to AlMasria Universal Airlines (UJ) on October 23.
🇹🇷 TC-RGD, an Airbus A321-251neo, was delivered to Pegasus (PC) on October 22.
🇹🇷 TC-VFU, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was delivered t on October 24.
🇦🇺 VH-84H, a Bombardier Dash 8 Q400, was delivered to Sunstate Airlines on October 21. Wears QantasLink livery.
🇮🇳 VT-IOY, an Airbus A320-251neo, was delivered to IndiGo (6E) on October 21.
🇮🇳 VT-YBU, a Boeing 737-8200 MAX, was delivered to Akasa Air (QP) on October 22.
🇲🇽 XA-VWB, an Airbus A321-271neo, was delivered to Viva (VB) on October 23.
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Aviation Safety & Security
The U.S. Department of Transportation fined Air France (AF) $105,000 and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) $320,000 for operating flights carrying Delta Air Lines’ code through FAA-prohibited airspace in the Baghdad Flight Information Region. Investigators identified more than 30 Air France flights between April 2022 and November 2025 and more than 100 KLM flights between January 2022 and May 2025. Foreign airlines carrying a U.S. airline’s code must follow applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airspace restrictions. Both carriers were ordered to cease further violations.
Ukrainian drone attacks are increasingly disrupting Moscow’s airports, with Domodedovo (DME), Sheremetyevo, Zhukovsky (ZIA) and Vnukovo (VKO) suspending operations almost daily in October. Some closures reportedly lasted up to nine hours. Russia’s emergency airspace restrictions halt civilian flights when military threats or unidentified objects are detected. The disruptions follow Ukraine’s September warning to airlines and insurers that Russian airspace would become unsafe, although a sustained shutdown has not been achieved.
Aviation Industry News
Southwest Airlines cut its 2026 adjusted earnings outlook to $2.60 to $2.85 per share as rising fuel prices offset strong demand and record revenue. The carrier expects fourth-quarter fuel costs of about $4.55 per gallon, up from $3.92 in the third quarter. Southwest reported record quarterly operating revenue of $8.4 billion, net income of $270 million compared with $54 million a year earlier, and a 21.6 percent increase in unit revenue.
American Airlines’ most senior active flight attendant, Carol Fair, plans to retire at 83 after 63½ years (!) in the industry, according to Forbes. Fair joined Piedmont Airlines in 1963 and worked its inaugural Charlotte (CLT) to London Gatwick (LGW) flight on June 15, 1987. Her final trip is scheduled aboard American Flight 733 from London Heathrow (LHR) to Charlotte today, with a water salute expected to mark her retirement. Her career spans the transition from Douglas DC-3s to wide-body Boeing jets, and she has been recognized by aviation halls of fame in North Carolina and Tennessee. Fair recalled that American initially rejected her application, telling her she was not “American material.”
Allegiant Air (G4) converted six Boeing 737 MAX 8 options into firm orders for delivery in 2028, increasing its firm commitment under the purchase agreement to 56 aircraft. Of those, 22 had been delivered as of Oct. 23, leaving 34 outstanding, alongside 74 remaining options. The six additional aircraft carry a combined list price exceeding $720 million before discounts and delivery-related adjustments. The agreement follows Allegiant’s acquisition of Sun Country, whose fleet remains operationally separate pending a single FAA operating certificate.
🇪🇺 August 2026 Passenger Totals at European Airports
This issue includes passenger totals for nearly 360 airports across Europe in August. If you were a paid subscriber, you would have access to the entire dataset - presented in a 16-page PDF. Instead you can purchase it here for $2.99. If you sign up for a Flightline subscription it will be yours free.
🇨🇴 August 2026 Passenger Traffic Totals at Colombian Airports
Here are passenger traffic totals at 80 airports across Colombia in August. Airports below 100 passengers are not included. Here is another example of a full dataset you would have access to as a paid subscriber.
Air Cargo
Airbus forecasts the global dedicated freighter fleet will grow 46 percent, from 2,360 aircraft in 2026 to 3,460 by 2045, driven by rising cargo demand and fleet renewal. Its latest Cargo Global Market Forecast projects 2,670 deliveries, including 1,580 replacement aircraft and 1,090 for growth, with passenger-to-freighter conversions supplying 1,700 aircraft and new-build freighters accounting for 970. North America and Asia-Pacific will represent roughly two-thirds of demand. Airbus expects air cargo traffic to grow 3.2 percent annually, supported by e-commerce, high-value technology shipments and demand for alternatives to maritime transport.
Europe’s airport networks ranked. JetBlue creditors preparing for uncertainty. American’s record revenue turning into a loss. These stories, original analysis and airport passenger data are waiting in the complete Flightline 140.
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★ Europe’s Five Airport Giants, Compared
Heathrow, Istanbul, Madrid, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam ranked by airlines, destinations, departures and seats. Our November network analysis explains where each airport has the advantage.
★ American’s Revenue Record, Fuel Bill and Aircraft Deals
Why record quarterly revenue still produced a net loss, what management says about airfares, and the details behind five additional Airbus commitments and two Boeing 777 purchases.
★ JetBlue’s Creditors and Delta’s Pacific Performance
JetBlue creditors hire restructuring advisers as loyalty-backed bonds fall to 42 cents on the dollar. Plus, how Delta’s Pacific expansion compares with American and United on capacity and revenue growth.
★ Airport Openings, Construction and Mumbai’s Big Shift
Western Sydney welcomes passenger flights, St. Lucia awards a $280 million terminal contract, and IndiGo and Air India Express prepare to move international services from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai.
★ Passenger Protection and Airline Accountability
DOT delays a change to airline disruption reporting that could affect access to meals and hotels. Plus, United’s response after a passenger reported sexual misconduct beside her in first class.
★ Riyadh’s Airport Warning and Europe’s Drone Defenses
The Houthis renew their warning against using Riyadh’s airport. Separately, a European security proposal calls for permanent counter-drone teams at airports supporting civilian and military operations.
★ Airport Incidents, a Passenger Ban and Aircraft for Scrap
A parking lot fire affects more than 10 vehicles at Salt Lake City, counterfeit watches valued at $2.6 million if genuine are seized at DFW, Jetstar and Qantas ban a passenger over a life-jacket stunt, and Panama auctions 11 abandoned aircraft.
★ Cargo Growth: Qatar Airways and Kuehne+Nagel
Qatar Airways Cargo expands its freighter network across Europe and the United States. Kuehne+Nagel reports sharply higher air logistics revenue and profit, supported by technology-related shipments.
★ Airport Passenger Data You Can Use
August passenger totals for nearly 50 airports across Türkiye, 80 Colombian airports with at least 100 passengers, and 358 European airports in a downloadable Flightline PDF.
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Daily Passenger Counts at U.S. Airports, 2026 vs. 2025
