Airline Route Changes Tracker

Every route suspension, new route, resumption, and frequency change we report, extracted into one continuously updated dataset. Each entry links to the original Valor Flights article it was sourced from.

Tracked airlines

Delta Air Lines (9) · United Airlines (5) · Frontier Airlines (4) · American Airlines (3)

Latest changes

AirlineRouteChangeEffectiveDetails
QantasSYD to LHRNew route2027-10-01Qantas will launch a nonstop flight from Sydney to London, the world's longest nonstop route, operating with Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft. Source →
Delta Air LinesNetwork-wideAircraft change2027-06-01Delta Air Lines will introduce the Airbus A350-1000 into its fleet in June 2027. Source →
Riyadh AirNetwork-wideNew route2027-03-31Riyadh Air received DOT approval to launch services to 22 US destinations by March 2027. Source →
Delta Air LinesSEA to NRTNew route2027-03-01Delta Air Lines launches daily nonstop service from Seattle to Tokyo Narita after a seven-year absence. Source →
United AirlinesNetwork-widePolicy change2026-12-31United Airlines plans to equip 1,000 aircraft with free Starlink Wi-Fi by end of 2026. Source →
JetBlueNetwork-widePolicy change2026-10-01JetBlue will introduce Blue First Class cabin across its fleet starting late 2026. Source →
Frontier AirlinesSan Francisco Bay Area to PhoenixNew route2026-08-18Frontier Airlines began operating flights from the Bay Area to Phoenix. Source →
Frontier AirlinesSan Francisco Bay Area to Las VegasNew route2026-08-18Frontier Airlines began operating flights from the Bay Area to Las Vegas. Source →
Frontier AirlinesSan Francisco Bay AreaResumption2026-08-18Frontier Airlines returned to the San Francisco Bay Area and acquired two routes previously operated by Spirit Airlines. Source →
WestJetNetwork-wideNew route2026-08-18WestJet announced 13 new international routes launching this year, expanding into Europe and South America markets. Source →
Japan AirlinesNetwork-widePolicy change2026-08-18JAL implemented a zero-tolerance policy banning all 6,000 flight attendants from drinking during layovers. Source →
Porter AirlinesYMH to multipleNew route2026-08-18Porter Airlines launched 12 new routes from MontrĂ©al Metropolitan Airport to destinations in Canada and the United States. Source →
Delta Air LinesAUS to SJCNew route2026-08-18Delta Air Lines is launching a new route from Austin to San Jose later this year. Source →
Singapore AirlinesSIN to KULPolicy change2026-08-18Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines launched a joint venture offering shared fares between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Source →
Avelo AirlinesDallas to ChicagoNew route2026-08-18Avelo Airlines launching flights to 5 cities from Dallas Fort Worth this fall. Source →
Avelo AirlinesDallas to HoustonNew route2026-08-18Avelo Airlines launching flights to 5 cities from Dallas Fort Worth this fall. Source →
American AirlinesORD to NRTResumption2026-08-18American Airlines launches daily service between Chicago and Tokyo Narita using Boeing 777-200ER aircraft. Source →
Delta Air LinesNetwork-widePolicy change2026-08-18Delta unbundled all fares and introduced a Basic Business Class option with reduced amenities and restrictions. Source →
Delta Air LinesLAX to MNLNew route2026-08-18Delta Air Lines will launch Los Angeles to Manila flights in 2027 as part of its Asia expansion strategy. Source →
Frontier AirlinesNetwork-wideNew route2026-08-18Frontier Airlines is adding four new routes to fill market share vacated by Spirit Airlines after its collapse in May. Source →
Aer LingusNetwork-widePolicy change2026-08-18Aer Lingus is introducing a new premium economy cabin with upgraded amenities and services. Source →
Aer LingusNetwork-wideSuspension2026-08-18Aer Lingus is ending service to three US cities as part of a network optimization strategy. Source →
United AirlinesEWR to NebraskaNew route2026-08-18United Airlines added new regional flights from Newark to Nebraska. Source →
United AirlinesEWR to TennesseeNew route2026-08-18United Airlines added new regional flights from Newark to Tennessee. Source →
United AirlinesEWR to ArkansasNew route2026-08-18United Airlines added new regional flights from Newark to Arkansas. Source →
United AirlinesEWR to VirginiaNew route2026-08-18United Airlines added new regional flights from Newark to Virginia. Source →
American AirlinesNetwork-wideAircraft change2026-08-18American Airlines will retrofit its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner fleet with Flagship Suites business-class seats. Source →
Hawaiian AirlinesNetwork-wideAircraft change2026-08-18Hawaiian Airlines is introducing Boeing 737-800s from Alaska Airlines for inter-island service, phasing out Boeing 717 operations. Source →
Air ChinaBeijing to ReykjavikNew route2026-08-18Air China launched a fifth freedom route to Iceland with Airbus A350-900 aircraft offering business class flat bed service. Source →
Southwest AirlinesNetwork-widePolicy change2026-08-18Southwest Airlines is introducing its first airport lounges as part of a strategic shift toward premium travel offerings. Source →
Delta Air LinesRDUNew route2026-08-18Delta Air Lines is adding a new route from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Source →
Delta Air LinesJFKSuspension2026-08-18Delta Air Lines is ending service from JFK to three unspecified cities. Source →
American AirlinesNetwork-widePolicy change2026-08-18American Airlines updated its 24-hour refund policy to align with regulatory requirements, eliminating its previous generous refund window for last-minute bookings. Source →
LufthansaNetwork-widePolicy change2026-08-18Lufthansa expanded business class seat assignment fees to its A380 fleet, charging extra for seat selections including window seats. Source →
Lufthansa GroupNetwork-widePolicy change2026-08-18Lufthansa Group will roll out free Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet of 850+ aircraft over several years. Source →
Delta Air LinesAUS to SANNew route2026-08-18Delta Air Lines is launching new flights from Austin to San Diego. Source →
Delta Air LinesAUS to CDGNew route2026-08-18Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop service from Austin to Paris next spring. Source →
Allegiant AirNetwork-widePolicy change2026-08-18Allegiant Air introduced first class cabin and complimentary drinks in economy, shifting from ultra low cost carrier model. Source →
JSXSMF to OAKNew route2025-10-01JSX launches new service connecting Santa Monica and Oakland this fall. Source →
EmiratesNetwork-widePolicy change2024-08-09Emirates Skywards offering 25% discount on select partner economy class award tickets through August 9th. Source →

Data is extracted from Valor Flights reporting and updated continuously; every entry links to its source article. Last updated 2026-08-18.