en.Wedoany.com Reported - Vietjet Air, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Solomon Airlines have recently made a series of adjustments to their route networks, fleet operations, and cabin products, involving the resumption of domestic routes, the return of stored wide-body aircraft to service, economy class upgrades, the expansion of in-flight Wi-Fi, and the intensification and expansion of regional routes.

Vietjet announced that starting in August, it will resume five domestic routes connecting Da Lat with Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Vinh, and Da Nang. This move aligns with the planned reopening of Lien Khuong International Airport (Lam Dong Province) on August 19, 2026. The airline plans to operate 28 round-trip flights per week on the Hanoi-Da Lat route; 7 round-trip flights each on the Ho Chi Minh City-Da Lat and Vinh-Da Lat routes; 4 round-trip flights on the Hai Phong-Da Lat route; and 3 round-trip flights on the Da Nang-Da Lat route. Additionally, Vietjet has concluded its "Fly Vietjet, Win Gold" promotion and plans to return in September with enhanced prizes.

Air New Zealand announced that its last Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in long-term storage has returned to the fleet, marking the resolution of the airline's wide-body aircraft grounding issues caused by a shortage of Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. At the peak of the engine shortage, five of the airline's 14 Boeing 787-9s were grounded. Fleet General Manager Baden Smith stated that this move brings the entire Dreamliner fleet closer to full operation, with two new Boeing 787-9 deliveries and targeted growth in wide-body capacity expected over the next two years, including announced new services from Christchurch to Singapore, Tokyo, and Perth. Its narrow-body fleet currently has only two Airbus A320neo aircraft grounded due to Pratt & Whitney engine issues, compared to a peak of six.

Qantas has introduced an Economy Plus product on flights operated by its Airbus A330 fleet, integrating extra legroom, priority boarding, and priority use of overhead bins. The fleet is expected to complete reconfiguration by September, with the A330-200D offering 58 Y+ seats, the A330-200LR offering 50 Y+ seats, and the A330-300 offering 56 Y+ seats. Nick McGlynn, Qantas Executive Vice President for Asia, noted that this move aims to meet growing demand for premium travel in the Asian region, providing passengers with greater travel flexibility. This product, previously available on the A321XLR, Boeing 737, and Airbus A220 fleets, offers up to 40% more legroom compared to standard economy class.

Emirates has recorded over one million connections by passengers since introducing Starlink Wi-Fi service on its fleet seven months ago, with data usage exceeding 1 PB. Currently, more than 60 Starlink-equipped flights take off daily, with the service available on 33 Boeing 777s and 3 Airbus A380s, and installation work progressing rapidly.

Etihad Airways is increasing capacity on several routes. The Abu Dhabi-Dhaka route, launched on June 26 with its inaugural flight sold out, has been confirmed as a year-round service, operating four times weekly with a Boeing 777 featuring 28 business class seats and 374 economy class seats. The seasonal Abu Dhabi-Zanzibar route has been extended to March 31, 2027, and the Abu Dhabi-Palma de Mallorca route to October 18, 2026, operated by the A321LR. The Abu Dhabi-Krakow route will increase to four weekly flights starting July 27. The Abu Dhabi-Brussels route will increase from seven to 11 weekly flights starting December 15, adding four weekly flights operated by a three-class Airbus A321LR.

Solomon Airlines' first direct flight from Christchurch, New Zealand, to Port Vila, Vanuatu, has departed. Christchurch Airport CEO Justin Watson stated that the route offers a new option for travelers seeking sun and adventure in winter, strengthens community ties between the two regions, and provides opportunities to explore Vanuatu's natural beauty, culture, and diving.