Aviation

United Airlines launches new San Francisco-Bangkok route with a stopover in Hong Kong, becoming the only American company with direct service from Thailand's capital city

Iberia has launched a new direct route between Madrid and Orlando, home of Disney World, boosting tourism, business travel, and ties between Europe and the U.S

Starting in winter 2026, Delta Air Lines' new route to Riyadh will connect the US with Riyadh via three weekly flights

Riyadh Air landed its first flight in London, following its plan to launch commercial operations, and signed its first aircraft lease with AviLease for a Dreamliner

Heathrow Airport launches a limited-time offer: order a meal at select restaurants in the airport, including El Al and British Airways terminals, and get a free kids' meal. All details and participating restaurants inside

With more than 10,000 passengers since it launched the Tel Aviv–Vilnius route in June, Israir was honored with Lithuania’s 2025 Team Lita Award at a formal embassy ceremony

On October 25, 1985, Emirates' inaugural flight took off from Dubai to Karachi. Four decades later, the airline, which started with just two leased planes, flies across six continents

Royal Jordanian expands Berlin–Amman service to four weekly flights, offering premium comfort and easy access to Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea

Following unexpected aerial activity that lacked coordination with authorities, Lithuania's Vilnius and Kaunas airports were shut down for hours. This week, foreign aircraft breached its airspace

American Airlines will resume daily flights to Tel Aviv from late March 2026, after a two-year hiatus driven by the war. The route will utilize Boeing 777-200 aircraft

Three of Europe's largest aerospace and defense companies plan a joint venture that will combine their activities in the field of satellite systems and space services

Alaska Airlines has announced a temporary halt in operations due to an IT system failure. Passengers are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport

Starting in December, American Airlines’ first A321XLR will offer coast-to-coast travelers Flagship Suites, premium dining, and exclusive lounge access

After a 9-year hiatus, Scandinavian Airlines will resume service to Tel Aviv with two weekly flights from Copenhagen, set to expand next summer as more carriers return to Israel

Israeli airline Arkia is launching a "quick decision" promotion to a variety of leading destinations in Europe, including Athens, Budapest, Tbilisi, and Paphos

Finnair’s eight A321 aircraft, grounded due to unverified fire-resistant upholstery, are expected to resume flights by month-end, with temporary aircraft added to ease disruptions

Southwest Airlines reports excellent third-quarter results with $6.9 billion in revenue and a net profit of $54 million. The company will launch upgraded seats, free Wi-Fi, and new U.S. and Caribbean airports in 2026.

Air France’s new summer 2026 service connects Paris to Las Vegas three times per week, making it the airline’s 19th U.S. destination

From new routes to Phuket and Punta Cana to enhanced La Première cabins, Air France focuses on expansion and luxury for its 2025–26 winter schedule

flydubai signs new interline deals with airlines in Europe and Asia, offering passengers access to over 300 destinations worldwide with seamless connectivity

The airline from Abu Dhabi registered a growth of over 20% in daily flights compared to last year, now operating a fleet of 115 aircraft to 90 destinations worldwide

Cyprus outperformed Europe for the fourth month running, with Larnaca and Paphos driving strong travel demand and new air connections

Two United planes clipped wings at O’Hare Airport on Friday. Flight UA2652 had just landed; all passengers and crew were unharmed

Record move at BTS: first-ever domestic route, 11 new international destinations, and two more based aircraft; CEO targets 3-4 million passengers in 2026

Lufthansa Group's winter flight schedule will include significant capacity growth: Eurowings returns to Israel with flights to Dusseldorf and Hamburg alongside SWISS, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, and Austrian Airlines, operating flights to seven European destinations

Cyber attack broadcasts anti-U.S. and anti-Israel messages at airports in Canada and the U.S. U.S. Transportation Secretary calls them "unacceptable", B'nai B'rith Organization describes them as a threat to security

A small aircraft crashed near Lansing, Michigan, killing all three people on board. The FAA is investigating as emergency crews responded to the tragic scene

United Airlines' Q3 report exceeds forecasts with significant profits and loyal customer base; CEO Scott Kirby expects stronger demand and higher unit revenue in Q4

Wizz Air's growth continues with five fresh Bratislava routes to Tel Aviv, Warsaw, Larnaca, Tuzla, and Chisinau; the carrier recently connected Podgorica to 12 big European cities

SWISS Airlines and SBB collaborate to expand rail services