Aviation

During the busy spring break travel season: A powerful storm system is disrupting air travel across the United States, canceling thousands of flights and forcing ground stops at major airports during the busy spring break travel season

Schiphol Airport has raised €500 million as part of a broad investment plan worth approximately €10 billion by 2035. The goal: improving the passenger experience and upgrading aviation operations and employee conditions

In a letter to Congress, major airline executives warn that failure to pay security workers during government shutdowns is causing severe flight delays and long lines at airports

Fraport Greece airports have reported a significant increase in activity in February. Thessaloniki Airport led the growth with a 7.1% rise in passenger numbers, while Santorini jumped 27% thanks to domestic traffic

A drone hit a fuel tank near the airport early this morning. Flight operations were halted for several hours "to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff." Several flights were diverted to an alternative airport, Emirates is operating on a partial schedule only

The low-cost airline will base a third aircraft at Varna Airport and open new routes to Barcelona, ​​Athens, Paris Beauvais, Debrecen, and Gdansk; in the summer of 2026, the company will operate 23 destinations from the Bulgarian resort town

IATA introduces DG Digital, a fully digital tool for dangerous goods declarations, reducing shipment rejections and improving safety across air cargo operations

Transportation Minister Miri Regev, during a press conference held after the dramatic announcements that flydubai would operate an air train to Israel: "We approved companies from the Emirates to come to Israel, for their own reasons they chose not to do so"

Aegean concluded 2025 with a 14% increase in profits, 17.3 million passengers during the year (almost a million more than in 2024), and strong activity even in the weak season of the year

Airport and public transport services across Italy may face major disruption in mid-March as workers plan nationwide strikes affecting travel, starting with a 24-hour local public transport strike announced for today, March 13, by a trade union in Udine

The Vereinigung Cockpit union has begun a two-day strike today and tomorrow, March 12-13. Lufthansa is operating a reduced flight schedule and expects to operate just over 50% of flights, with about 60% of long-haul routes operating. Affected passengers have already received notices from the company

Brussels Airport: Major disruptions expected as airport security and ground handling staff join a national demonstration on March 12, forcing the cancellation of all departing flights

Delta Air Lines introduces Delta Destinations, a new platform with city guides and an interactive quiz to help travelers plan their Euro Summer 2026 trips

Authorities evacuated residents from the building as a safety measure while emergency services worked at the scene and began investigating the circumstances of the incident

Starting today: Major change for passengers departing from Bucharest’s Henri Coandă and Băneasa airports, who can now carry liquids up to 2 liters in hand luggage thanks to new security technology

Phuket Airport reports that a plane arriving from India experienced an equipment failure on the runway and became stuck, prompting professionals to intervene. All flights were delayed

Air India will operate dozens of additional flights to key destinations in Europe, the United States and Asia between March 10 and 18. The move is intended to increase seat availability at a time when flight options are limited, and also help many passengers stranded abroad find alternative connecting routes through Europe

Lufthansa and CityLine pilots are going on strike on March 12 and 13 as the company seeks to keep passengers safe amid uncertainty about the situation in Iran. Lufthansa calls on the pilots' union to open discussions on modernization instead of escalation

According to an official statement from the authorities in the United Arab Emirates, two drones crashed near Dubai airport. injuring three citizens. Air traffic at the airport has not been stopped

An amendment to the aviation agreement between the two countries was signed in the presence of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Transportation, and the US Ambassador to Israel. The decision grants a "seventh freedom" for cargo flights and significantly expands the activities of cargo companies in the international market

The weather forecast may cause delays and cancellations for most flights departing and arriving in the area. If necessary, passengers can change their flight dates at no additional charge

A new, spacious Admirals Club lounge, with an outdoor terrace overlooking the city and runway, will offer areas for relaxing, working, and eating, along with premium services for passengers

Group companies Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines are expanding intercontinental routes, including routes from Munich to Singapore and Vienna to Bangkok

The new service, Wait n' Rest, offers private sleep rooms for airport passengers with the option of staying up to eight hours. Another complex is expected to open during the summer. What are the costs and what do they cover?

Birds hit a United Airlines plane during takeoff, causing an air compression problem. The crew discovered the cracked cockpit window and safely landed the aircraft. Full details

Despite a decline in the overall accident rate, the number of fatalities last year rose to 394. The report also points to an increase in interference with satellite navigation systems and increasing risks in conflict zones such as the Middle East

easyJet on Tel Aviv flights: "We plan to monitor the situation and resume flights this coming winter." Also: What is the company's policy towards customers whose flights were canceled this summer?

The US Presents advanced technologies for identifying aerial threats without compromising public privacy. "Countering drones is not just a battlefield problem, it's a homeland defense imperative. We only collect what is necessary to identify a potential threat."

The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily halted all JetBlue flights across the United States, at the airline's request. The ground stop measure has now been canceled

The UAE Ministry of Defense has announced that the helicopter crashed during an operational mission due to a technical malfunction