New Long-Haul Routes Test How Far Demand Stretches

THE NEWS: Delta is opening the first U.S. nonstop to Saudi Arabia, targeting a market its own transatlantic partner previously tried and left.

DETAILS:
– Air Canada and United are sending widebody aircraft to a northern Japanese city.
– Two European carriers are joining Turkish Airlines’ one‑stop Melbourne playbook.
– The new routes are part of a selection of quirky city connections slated for launch before year‑end.

WHY IT MATTERS: The inaugural U.S.–Saudi nonstop offers a unique market entry, while the other additions indicate airlines see growth potential in underserved destinations.

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