The first E190 aircraft took its maiden flight for the airline on route TP488, from Lisbon to Nice, France. The entry of the E190 aircraft is part of TAP’s regional fleet renewal strategy.

The new route will mean that British travelers can leave the UK at 10:30 and be in the hidden island paradise of Dominica with a rum punch in their hand by 18:30.

The winning airlines are required to begin their flights within 90 days of the start dates in their applications, which suggests services will begin this year.

Dutch carrier KLM will soon be expanding its service to Aruba, according to the Aruba Tourism Authority.

Virgin Atlantic is launching a new weekly service to Cuba as well as strengthening its transatlantic program in 2017, this time around to beautiful Varadero.

Aeroflot launched regular flights on the routes Moscow – Valencia – Moscow and Moscow – Alicante – Moscow.