Highly Anticipated New Long-Haul Routes Starting Next Week: See Full list

Between October 19 and October 25, a handful of long-haul routes will begin service as the Northern Hemisphere winter schedule takes effect around IATA slot season changes on Sunday, October 25. The article spotlights eight upcoming long-haul launches, all starting next week. Highlights include British Airways’ first nonstop London Gatwick to Colombo since 2015 (three weekly 777-200ER from October 23), United’s Chicago O’Hare to Tokyo Narita return after six years with daily 787-8 (occasionally 787-9) on October 24, and Etihad’s new Abu Dhabi to Calgary market on October 25 with four weekly 787-9. Delta’s proposed Riyadh service is pushed to March 2027.