Aviation

American Airlines is introducing free high-speed Wi-Fi for loyalty members, covering narrowbody, regional, and new Boeing 787 aircraft. The company aims to offer connectivity on more aircraft than any airline worldwide

Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines introduces its first A350-1000, joining a fleet of 10 A350-900s. The aircraft will serve long-haul routes to Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific

During a recent visit to Israel, Air Canada announced the appointment of Shmuel Cohen to replace Ruth Ben-Tzur, who retired from the manager position. Rocky Lo, Air Canada's international sales manager, told PassportNews: "Proud to announce Shmule as Ruth's successor, will continue to lead the Israeli market"

Snow and icy conditions are limiting flights at Schiphol Airport, causing delays and cancellations. Train traffic across the Netherlands is also suspended. "Our snow crews are working around the clock. If your flight has been cancelled, please do not come to the airport."

Hundreds of thousands of passengers per day and unprecedented traffic volumes are placing Dubai Airport at its busiest period in its history, requiring extensive operational preparedness to maintain continuity and safety during the peak period

Founded in 1926, American Airlines celebrates its centennial by rolling out special liveries, onboard surprises, and tributes across the travel experience in 2026

The flight control malfunction in Greece that lasted almost 12 hours caused baggage claim delays at multiple airports. As of this morning, the country reports a return to full routine with no flight delays

The Hungarian airline announced the opening of a new route to Chania, Crete: "We are not just launching a flight; we are opening a new, accessible bridge to the heart of the Aegean Sea, bringing Greece even closer"

Cirium's report for 2025 has revealed the coveted title of "The World's Most Punctual Airline"; Aeromexico leads Cirium’s 2025 rankings, followed by Saudia and SAS, based on flights departing within 15 minutes of schedule

Italy's competition authority is seeking more than a quarter of a billion euros from low-cost carrier Ryanair for an "abusive strategy" that allegedly harms consumers' ability to purchase airline tickets through agents and online. The company's response: "Previous rulings were ignored, they are acting under pressure from travel agencies"

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air continues to announce new destinations at a rapid pace, with new connections from Tirana, Palma de Mallorca, and Rome to popular destinations on the list

OAG data shows routes in Asia overwhelmingly led global air traffic in 2025, while international rankings were also dominated by short-haul Asian flights. The Jeju–Seoul Gimpo route topped OAG’s 2025 list with 14.4 million seats

Turkish airline Pegasus Airlines, which recently acquired Czech Airlines and Smartwings, has signed another strategic move, becoming the official airline of Chelsea Football Club. The transaction amounts were not disclosed

Drama in the skies over Turkey: A Falcon 50 aircraft, which was on its way to Tripoli, attempted to make an emergency landing at Ankara airport, but lost contact and crashed. The aircraft was found in the airport area with five passengers on board, including the Libyan Chief of Staff

The "Berlin" Dreamliner has arrived in Frankfurt, celebrating 100 years of Lufthansa with a bold crane design and commemorative markings. The airline will celebrate its centennial next year with a fleet of six aircraft

Air France is bringing back six classic 1967 posters by Georges Mathieu, available now online and at a Paris pop-up store for collectors and travelers

Rome's Fiumicino Airport (Fiumicino-Da Vinci) has reached 50 million passengers a year for the first time in its history. "A moment we are proud of, and one we want to celebrate today with everyone who made it possible."

First report: TAP Air Portugal is renewing flights on the Lisbon-Tel Aviv route, for the first time since October 7, 2023. All details about frequencies, prices, and onward flight options worldwide

Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated a new 5,500-square-meter lounge at its home port in Addis Ababa, showing "unwavering commitment to deliver an end-to-end, world-class hospitality". The company is also running a year-end sale to a variety of global destinations

Salam Air has announced its first route to Austria, set to open in June 2026. All the details about the company, the aircraft that will operate the flights, and their far-reaching vision

After a particularly successful year at London's Heathrow Airport, all eyes are on the upcoming upgrades scheduled for 2026, at a total cost of $1.7 billion. The aviation hub with the most accurate flight times in Europe will significantly increase passenger experience

Air France has introduced a limited-time offer for Tel Aviv departures, applying a $93 discount to base fares on eligible global routes

TAROM has partnered with Ubigi to offer passengers a free 1 GB eSIM after booking, providing instant internet access on arrival abroad; the offer also includes a 30% discount on data plans

UAE-based airline Emirates is introducing a series of innovations for first-class passengers to improve sleep, along with new luxury toiletries and an upgraded audio system

Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air continues to expand its operations, announcing 10 new routes in Europe; most will open for the 2026 summer season

The world's largest airline continues to expand with 15 new domestic routes, strengthening operations at home ports and connecting small cities to the network. In total, the company has reached nearly 250 destinations within the US

Statesville Regional Airport confirmed that seven people were killed in a Cessna plane that crashed while landing; according to US reports, some of the passengers were family members. One of the victims is Greg Biffle, a retired NASCAR racing driver

The US Department of Justice has admitted state liability for the collision between a U.S. military Blackhawk helicopter and a civilian American Eagle airliner that killed 67 people near Washington last January. Legal documents paint a disturbing picture of air coordination in the capital region

Glen Hauenstein, a key figure in shaping Delta Air Line's global network, will step down as president at the end of February 2026 and will continue to serve as an advisor until the end of the year. The commercial responsibilities he led will be taken over by Delta veteran Joe Esposito

The Japanese airline is reporting delays of up to 16 hours affecting more than 3,000 passengers in the coming days after temporarily grounding the aircraft involved in a recent accident. Widespread impact on routes to London, New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Singapore