Continental Airlines will launch a new direct nonstop service from Newark Airport to Shanghai’s Pu Dong International. Today, on March 25, Continental will become the first US airline to operate between New York and Shanghai, when they launch their new daily service.

easyJet has brought forward the launch of new flights as well as increased frequency from Manchester Airport. Flights to Athens, Bastia, Corfu and Dalaman will now be launched on May 21, instead of the original launch date in August. The increase in frequency on flights to Alicante, Malaga, Malta, Paphos and Tenerife has also been brought forward.

Virgin America has launched a domestic flight sale in the US. Destinations include Boston, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. One-way’s start at $ 59 (ca. €43), excluding tax. Travel between April 14 and June 17. Book by March 30.

United Airlines has launched a sale on flights to Australia. Several U.S. destinations offers flights to Melbourne and Sydney with return fares available for $ 598 (ca. €440). Flights are available from all over the country, including Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Chicago. Travel through June 15. Book no later than March 31.