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Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) announced (27-Mar-2026) the following 15 airlines plan to relocate from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 in phases, commencing on 27-May-2026:

• 27-May-2026: Hong Kong Airlines;
• 28-May-2026: AirAsia, Batik Air (Malaysia), Hainan Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air;
• 02-Jun-2026: Cambodia Airways, IndiGo and VietJet Air;
• 03-Jun-2026: Bangkok Airways, Greater Bay Airlines and JEJU air;
• 09-Jun-2026: Cebu Pacific;
• 10-Jun-2026: HK Express.

As previously reported by CAPA, HKIA T2 plans to commission new passenger departure facilities on 27-May-2026, continuing the phased reopening of T2 following the completion of expansion and improvement works. [more - original PR]

Brussels Airport welcomed (30-Mar-2026) the Belgian Government's decision to postpone the registration of biometric data in the new European Entry/Exit System (EES) and called on the European Commission for further flexibility in the EES implementation. The airport stated approximately 600 passengers missed their flights over the past four days and delays resulting from the border issues amounted to a total of 21 hours. [more - original PR]

Bristol Airport submitted (27-Mar-2026) plans to North Somerset Council which would enable the airport to "provide more destinations" to cities within Europe, North America the Middle East and connections to Asia with a "limited number of new longer-haul flights". The airport applied for permission to increase its existing passenger cap of 12 million passengers p/a to 15 million, as well as to increase aircraft movements from 85,990 to 100,000 p/a. The plans include GBP500 million (EUR575.5 million) of investment in airport and local infrastructure including:

• A larger terminal with additional space, retail outlets and restaurants, as well as a larger immigration hall and baggage handling facilities;
• Runway and taxiway improvements incorporating changes to approach lights to allow for larger aircraft to connect the region directly with North America and the Middle East;
• Passenger experience improvements including travelators to help passengers get to their gates and the ability to walk to and from aircraft without catching a bus;
• A significant increase in the number of passengers travelling by public transport alongside additional car parking spaces;
• Highway improvements on the A38 and a new bus lane;
• An expanded car hire facility;
• A new maintenance hangar.

The plans provide for approximately 1000 additional onsite jobs and an additional 36,000 jobs through the local supply chain. Airport CEO Dave Lees stated: "We will open up opportunities to visit places further afield and for businesses to expand into new international markets. This would improve international connectivity to key world cities enhancing trade, supporting high value sectors and improving inward investment, as well as supporting our world-leading universities in their research and innovation endeavours". [more - original PR]

London Gatwick Airport announced (30-Mar-2026) Air France launched twice daily Paris CDG-London Gatwick service with A220 equipment. Air France is one of nine new airlines joining London Gatwick in 2026, including Jet2.com, AirAsia X and Condor Flugdienst. [more - original PR]

Batik Air (Malaysia) scheduled to commence four times weekly Kuala Lumpur-Sydney service on 01-Jul-2026 with A330 aircraft, according to OAG and the CAPA Route Capacity Analyser. The service was initially due to launch in Dec-2025, as previously reported by CAPA. AirAsia X and Malaysia Airlines also operate the route.

Tigerair Taiwan selected (30-Mar-2026) Bluebox Aviation Systems' Bluebox Wow WiFi inflight entertainment (IFE) solution for deployment on 17 A320s. The technology will run on battery powered units installed on the LCC's aircraft. This marks Tigerair Taiwan's first inflight entertainment system. [more - original PR]