Anchorage Airport Adds New Routes and Infrastructure Upgrades in 2026
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport leads the US in cargo volume and added new seasonal flight routes in 2026. The airport also approved a 20-year master plan including terminal expansions and infrastructure upgrades.
Anchorage Airport Leads US Cargo, Adds New Routes and Infrastructure in 2026
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport ranks first in US cargo volume and added multiple new seasonal flight routes in 2026. The airport is implementing infrastructure projects including terminal expansions and a new air traffic control tower.
Alaska Airlines Starts Nonstop US-Rome Service
Alaska Airlines will soon launch nonstop flights from the United States to Rome. This new route improves transatlantic connectivity and offers faster travel to Italy.
Vietjet Confirms WSI-Ho Chi Minh Flights Starting January 2027
Vietjet will start twice-weekly flights from Western Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City in January 2027, increasing frequency to three weekly by March. Vietjet Thailand plans to launch WSI-Bangkok flights from November 2027, pending approvals.
United Airlines Launches Weekly Palm Beach-San Francisco Nonstop Service
United Airlines will launch weekly nonstop flights between Palm Beach County and San Francisco starting November 7, 2026. The airport was renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 9, 2026, with code changing to DJT on August 18.
Alaska Airlines Launches Direct Flights to Rome from U.S. in August 2026
Alaska Airlines will start nonstop flights linking the U.S. and Rome in August 2026. This route expands the airline's transatlantic services.
Vietjet to Launch Western Sydney–Ho Chi Minh City Flights in January 2027
Vietjet will start twice-weekly flights between Western Sydney and Ho Chi Minh City in January 2027, increasing to three flights weekly by March. Vietjet Thailand plans four weekly flights from WSI to Bangkok starting November 2027, pending approval.
Alaska Airlines to Launch Direct U.S.-Rome Flights in August 2026
Alaska Airlines has announced nonstop flights from the United States to Rome. Service begins in August 2026, linking the two locations directly.
Vietjet to Start Western Sydney-Ho Chi Minh City Flights in January 2027
Vietjet will start flights from Western Sydney International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City in January 2027 using Airbus A330s. Flight frequency will increase from twice weekly to thrice weekly by March 2027.
Anchorage Airport Adds New Routes and Plans Major Infrastructure Upgrades
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport increased seat capacity by 11% in early 2026 and ranks first in U.S. cargo volume. New nonstop seasonal flights by Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and American Airlines began in spring and summer 2026.














