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Booking options · India & SingaporeAir India and Singapore Airlines expand flight partnership
From 15 October 2026, Air India and Singapore Airlines will offer more flexible booking options across 126 weekly flights between Singapore and eight Indian cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata and Mumbai. Eligible flights operated by either airline can be booked on a standalone basis through the other airline’s booking channels and appointed travel agencies.
What this means for travellers: The change gives you more options when booking eligible India–Singapore journeys. Ask BlueSky to check the available flights, connections and fare conditions for your dates.
Verified 8 October 2026
Read the Air India announcement
Planned expansion · India & AustraliaAir India plans additional Delhi–Sydney flights
Air India reportedly plans to increase Delhi–Sydney services from seven to 11 flights weekly in December 2026. The Economic Times and AeroRoutes both report the increase, but give different December start dates.
What this means for travellers: The planned increase could provide more choice for Australia journeys via Delhi. The exact start date remains unconfirmed here; ask BlueSky to check the current airline schedule, availability and onward connections before booking.
Verified 8 October 2026
Read The Economic Times report
Read the AeroRoutes schedule report
Fleet development · BangladeshBiman Bangladesh places order for 10 Airbus aircraft
Airbus confirmed on 7 October 2026 that Biman Bangladesh Airlines signed a firm order for four A350-900s and six A321neos, supporting the airline’s fleet modernisation and international network ambitions.
What this means for travellers: This is a longer-term fleet development. The announcement does not confirm new routes or immediate timetable changes; check current services for your travel dates.
Verified 8 October 2026
Read the Airbus announcement
Winter flights · UAE & IndiaAir India Express expands UAE–India winter connections
Air India Express’s winter programme begins on 25 October 2026, with changes rolling out in phases. The airline plans up to 135 daily departures across its West Asia network, linking 23 Indian cities with 12 West Asian gateways. The expansion includes services to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Al Ain.
What this means for travellers: The expanded network may give you more options for journeys between the UAE and India this winter, including trips combining both destinations. This expansion does not add direct UK flights. Ask BlueSky to check routes, schedules, baggage and any onward connections for your travel dates.
Verified 7 October 2026 · Winter programme: 25 October 2026–27 March 2027
Read the Khaleej Times report
Read the winter schedule details
Travel disruption · Tel AvivEmirates suspends flydubai codeshares to Tel Aviv
Emirates codeshare flights operated by flydubai to and from Tel Aviv are suspended with immediate effect until further notice.
What this means: This notice does not announce a suspension of UK–Dubai or Dubai–India/Pakistan services. If your itinerary includes Tel Aviv via Dubai, contact BlueSky or Emirates to check affected connections and alternatives.
Official notice updated 5 October 2026, 17:31 UK time
Read the Emirates official update
Travel ideas · Manchester AirportOctober half-term breaks from Manchester
Manchester Airport’s 5 October roundup advertised selected return flights from £34 per person for October half-term travel. These are advertised flight fares, subject to live availability.
Planning a short break? Enquire with BlueSky Tours about your dates and preferred destination. Confirm live fares, baggage and accommodation before a package is quoted.
Airport announcement: 5 October 2026
Read the Manchester Airport announcement
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New route · IndiaSAS scheduled Copenhagen–Mumbai launch for 1 October
SAS announced plans to begin its year-round nonstop Copenhagen–Mumbai service on 1 October, with five flights a week using an Airbus A330. The announced first departure from Mumbai was scheduled for 3 October; check the airline for current operation and availability.
For your journey: The route adds another European connection option for Mumbai. Availability, baggage and connection times need checking for your travel dates.
Launch date: 1 October 2026 · Airline announcement: 17 August 2026
Read the SAS announcement
Developing story · Middle EastFlydubai flight lands safely after serious cockpit incident
A Dubai–Tel Aviv flight diverted safely to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, on 30 September after a serious cockpit incident. Passengers later reached Israel on a replacement aircraft.
Israeli officials allege the co-pilot attacked the captain and attempted to crash the aircraft. The circumstances remain under investigation, and flydubai has cautioned against premature speculation.
Incident: 30 September 2026 · Investigation ongoing at the time of this edition
Read the Reuters report
Route update · Iraq & IranIraqi Airways plans to resume Iran services in October
Iraq’s transport ministry says Iraqi Airways is preparing to restart flights to Iran in October after securing a special exemption. The announcement does not confirm every route or departure date.
Announced 29 September 2026
Read the Reuters report