Air Astana will launch twice-weekly Almaty–Tokyo Narita flights from 30 November 2026, using Airbus A321LRs configured with 16 business and 150 economy seats. The service will operate under a codeshare with Japan Airlines, expanding Air Astana’s East Asian network and supporting Almaty’s role as a connecting hub between Japan, Central Asia and the Caucasus.

Qantas has applied for 4,539 additional weekly seats to Indonesia following Australia's release of 5,000 extra seats under bilateral arrangements. Proposed expansion includes new Perth–Jakarta and Brisbane–Denpasar services, a fourth weekly Melbourne–Jakarta flight, and Jetstar daily Western Sydney–Denpasar A321LR services. The additional capacity would be progressively utilised through November 2027, with competing applications open until 19 October 2026.

Pegasus Airlines has completed its €154 million acquisition of Smartwings Group and Czech Airlines following Czech regulatory approval. Smartwings will remain a distinct brand, including its operations and subsidiaries in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary. The transaction significantly expands Pegasus’ European presence and combines two sizeable narrowbody fleets, while Czech Airlines itself ceased branded operations in 2024.