10 New International Airline Routes We're Excited to Fly in 2024

22.12.2023 - 18:35 / cntraveler.com

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Following years of uncertainty and restrictions, 2024 promises to be a year of significant travel as global airline capacity has returned to pre-pandemic levels. Miquel Ros, founder of Allplane and deputy editor at AeroTime, says we’re currently seeing two major trends in air travel. “First, we’re witnessing the revival of ultra-long-haul routes by several airlines,” he tells Traveler. “And second, the introduction of a new generation of narrow-body aircraft with extended range enables airlines to operate longer routes with improved profitability, opening up a whole new world of opportunities for route development, particularly for low-cost carriers."

The increased capacity also suggests that airlines may be ready, at last, to meet the pent-up demand for both leisure and business travel. With carriers now offering a number of seats comparable to those available before the COVID-19 outbreak, travelers can once again enjoy a wider array of destinations and potentially more competitive pricing.

To help you take advantage of all the new flight options available in 2024, we rounded up some of the best new international routes we're most excited about.

Amanpulo, a luxury resort on a private island in the Cuyo Archipelago of Northern Palawan in the Philippines.

United Airlines became the first carrier to offer nonstop flights from the continental US to the Philippines in October when it launched daily flights from San Francisco to Manila. The new route (flown by the beloved Boeing 777-300ER) makes it much simpler to spend a few days exploring the Philippine capital city before jetting off to any of the nearly 2,000 inhabited islands that comprise the archipelago nation.

For those seeking the surfing capital's thrill, Siargao is a top choice with its barrel-shaped waves and vibrant nightlife. If luxury is calling you, enjoy a private island adventure at the marvelous Amanpulo resort on Pamalican Island. For a more rustic stay, Calaguas' untouched beaches invite travelers to camp under the stars, while Boracay’s White Beach remains a top spot for a classic beach escape. After venturing through Palawan’s limestone formations and azure lagoons, retire to a beach or treetop villa at El Nido Pangulasian or an overwater bungalow at Cauyuan Island Resort.

With the countdown to the highly anticipated 2024 Olympic Games in Paris officially underway, the city is buzzing with anticipation for its first hosting of the games in a century. And with Air France's new weekly route between Raleigh-Durham Airport and Paris CDG, jetting off to this glorious city