Global Aviation Expansion: 50 New Routes Launched in September 2025
September 2025 marks a significant month for aviation with 50 new international routes launching. This development comes as airlines continue their post-pandemic recovery and expansion. Major carriers are adding long-haul intercontinental connections, with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) entering South Korea for the first time and Alaska Airlines extending Seattle’s transpacific reach.
Key route launches include:
- SAS’s Copenhagen-Seoul service starting September 12, operating 4x weekly with Airbus A350-900 aircraft. This marks the first nonstop link between Scandinavia and Seoul.
- Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are also launching Seattle-Seoul flights on September 12 using Hawaiian’s A330-200 aircraft. This is part of their expanded transpacific gateway strategy.
- KLM is broadening its South Asian footprint with new Amsterdam-Hyderabad service from September 2.
Other carriers like Etihad, Icelandair, and China Eastern are adding various intercontinental links. The expansion reflects strong travel demand recovery, with airlines targeting underserved markets and strategic alliance partnerships to capture growing international passenger volumes.
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Source: Aviation Week