Aviation roundup: Lot Polish Airlines, THAI and more

Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships

Lot Polish Airlines, THAI plan codeshare partnership
Lot Polish Airlines and Thai Airways International (THAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a codeshare partnership covering selected destinations in Europe, Asia and Oceania, with the first services planned for the start of the 2027 summer season.

The agreement coincides with the inauguration of LOT’s Warsaw-Bangkok route and builds on the carriers’ existing interline cooperation.

Under the proposed codeshare arrangement, selected flights operated by either airline will be marketed under the other carrier’s flight code, expanding connections between Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

Both airlines are Star Alliance members, allowing eligible passengers to earn miles and access alliance benefits.

The carriers will next work towards signing a codeshare agreement and completing the technical and operational preparations for implementation.

Vietnam Airlines to serve Ahmedabad from November
Vietnam Airlines will begin direct flights between Ahmedabad and Hanoi on November 3, 2026, making Ahmedabad its fifth destination in India.

The service will operate four times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, providing connections from Gujarat to Vietnam Airlines’ domestic and international network via Hanoi.

The carrier currently serves four Indian cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

Singapore Airlines updates in-flight amenities and entertainment
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will introduce amenity kits across all cabin classes from November 2026, alongside new sleeper suits, an upgraded in-flight entertainment system and high-speed connectivity.

Suites and First Class passengers will receive SISLEY amenity kits and cotton sleeper suits, while Business Class passengers will receive BYREDO amenity kits and sleeper suits for the first time. Premium Economy and Economy Class passengers will receive pouches containing travel essentials.

The amenity kits will be introduced progressively on flights exceeding six hours, while sleeper suits will be available on selected medium-haul overnight flights and all longhaul services.

From 2027, SIA will roll out its next-generation KrisWorld entertainment system on retrofitted Airbus A350-900 longhaul and ultra-long-range aircraft, as well as its upcoming Boeing 777-9 fleet. Features include 4K touchscreen displays, Bluetooth connectivity and more than 2,500 entertainment options.

The airline will also introduce Starlink high-speed connectivity on selected Airbus A380 and A350-900 aircraft from early 2027, supporting streaming, gaming and other online activities.

Alaska, Hawaiian refresh in-flight dining menus
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have updated their international Business Class Suites menus on flights to Asia, Europe and Oceania, with new dishes developed in collaboration with chefs Brady Ishiwata Williams and Dell Valdez.

From October 21, Hawaiian Airlines will introduce menus by Valdez featuring dishes such as ahi au poivre, huli huli BBQ chicken and grilled pork medallions. Chef Keaka Lee will also introduce new First Class meals on flights departing Hawaii.

Alaska Airlines has introduced dishes by Williams on its Asia routes, including miso-glazed black cod on Seattle-Tokyo Narita flights and galbi-glazed chicken on Seattle-Seoul Incheon services.

The airline will also collaborate with chef Renee Erickson on menus for its Seattle-London route, as well as services to Athens and Paris scheduled to begin in May 2027.

Both carriers have refreshed their international Business Class wine selections. Hawaiian Airlines will also expand its meal pre-order options, allowing Business Class passengers to choose from up to five main courses on eligible flights.

Passengers can pre-order meals from 14 days to 20 hours before departure through the airlines’ mobile apps.