Global Air Connectivity Expands with 50 New Flight Routes in December 2025
December 2025 marks a significant expansion in global air connectivity with 50 new flight routes beginning operations. This includes major transpacific routes and new connections to emerging markets. Leading airlines such as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines are each expanding their transpacific networks with new routes to Australia.
American Airlines: New Seasonal Route
American Airlines launched a new seasonal Los Angeles-Brisbane route on December 5, operating three times weekly through January 30, 2026, using Boeing 787-9s. This expansion builds on their Dallas-Fort Worth-Brisbane route that debuted in 2024.
Asia: Phoenix’s First Asian Carrier
In Asia, Phoenix gained its first Asian carrier when China Airlines began three-times-weekly Taipei-Phoenix service on December 3 using A350-900s. This launch supports increasing business travel demand following Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s $165 billion investment in the region.
Europe: China Southern’s Entry into Spanish Market
In Europe, China Southern entered the Spanish market with three-times-weekly Guangzhou-Madrid flights starting December 2, strengthening China-Europe connectivity.
Source: Aviation Week