Aviation

According to reports in the United States, a White House spokeswoman told the crew on the plane that it was a "minor electrical problem" that caused the veteran 747 to return to the Andrews Air Force Base. The president took off on a replacement plane shortly after the incident

The new design combines advanced technology, increased comfort and a personalized flight experience in all classes of service, including business suites with closing doors and free high-speed Wi-Fi

Africa's largest airline to strengthen international route network with new 787-9 aircraft, while completing the purchase of 11 737 MAX aircraft

TAP Air Portugal will operate five new weekly flights to the Greek capital starting in July, as part of the expansion of its destination network

Rimini, Rhodes, and Varna join the low-cost airline's destinations from Poland, with launch promotions and tickets already available for sale

The Canadian airline WestJet, which received severe criticism for cramping its planes and adding a new row of seats, announced the additional row will be removed: "The airline will return to its prior standard seat pitch"

The airports in Rzeszow and Lublin in the east of the country have been closed, with the Air Navigation Services Agency and the Polish Civil Aviation Authority announcing the temporary suspension was needed to "ensure freedom of operation for military aircraft". Oficials later announced a return to normal

Air France and SNCF expand their "Train + Air" service that allows passengers to combine a flight and OUIGO train in a single booking, with a connection to 27 stations and a seamless transfer to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

El Al Group's Sun Dor announces its 20th destination for this summer: Varna, Bulgaria. Get all the details, including the opening date of the new line and the special launch price that includes a trolley and a backpack

Romania's flag carrier introduces Apple Wallet boarding passes for iOS users, part of broader efforts to improve mobile and online passenger services. Android users have until February 15, 2026, to add their boarding passes

Lufthansa is expanding its "Century Fleet" with two aircraft in the festive livery, a specially designed A320neo and an A350-900. The narrow-body aircraft's first destination: Larnaca, Cyprus

Emirates is expanding operations between Dubai and Manila, announcing it will operate a larger number of flights on the route than before, allowing passengers to enjoy greater flexibility

The NEOS' weekly direct flight from Milan Malpensa to Cartagena is back, expanding the Italian airline's long-haul network and connecting Europe with one of the most sought-after Caribbean destinations

Ongoing sports investment: The leading UAE airline is strengthening its presence at the prestigious golf tournament held this month in Dubai, with $9 million as prize money. Last week, the company unveiled its "tennis plane" that bears the Grand Slam's logos

More than 37 million passengers passed through Fraport-operated airports in Greece in 2025, marking a 3% increase compared to the previous year. Numbers for the most successful airports: 7 million passengers in Rhodes and almost 8 million in Thessaloniki

The new campaign, a nostalgic visual journey through decades of innovation, design and iconic aircraft, will be displayed at airports in Frankfurt, Munich and Berlin, among others. This is what it looks like

From February 1, 2026, US residents without a "REAL ID" will be required to pay $45 in advance and use an alternative identity verification system, subject to additional screening and possible delays: "TSA strongly encourages you check this list again before traveling, so you do not arrive at the airport without acceptable ID"

The Chamber of Commerce of Chania, the second largest city in Crete, met with the Greek Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Transport in light of the malfunction that shut down the country's airspace for hours: "The radio systems were not working, a modern approach radar is critical to our future"

More than 20cm of snow from a major winter storm disrupted operations at Toronto Pearson Airport, prompting delays and passenger advisories from Air Canada and airport officials

LOT is expected to operate up to six weekly flights between Warsaw and Malaga, one of the most popular holiday destinations in Spain, with convenient hours and adjustments for the summer season

The Istanbul-Barcelona flight landed as scheduled, ​​but El Prat Airport activated emergency protocols due to a bomb threat on the plane, which later turned out to be a hoax. Company spokesman: "Efforts have begun to identify the passenger in question and take legal action"

Starting January 15, 2026, Wizz Air allows premium passengers to book a seat next to them by choosing to buy tickets in Wizz Air class; extra perks include Other benefits include seats with extra legroom, priority boarding, and two hand luggage items

Passengers of the French airline will receive access to 45 hours of series, movies and children's content, with the option of viewing on personal devices

A new plan presented by the Vueling airline aims to strengthen its position in Barcelona in particular and in Spain in general, expand its route map in Europe and increase the number of passengers to 60 million per year

The national airline of the United Arab Emirates is launching a promotion to celebrate the New Year offering a 26% discount on all its flights. All the details and dates

The Portuguese airline announces the expansion of its operations in Israel and the addition of direct flights to Porto, in addition to flights to Lisbon, which will be renewed in the summer flight schedule

The NTSB investigation determined that the left engine and wing attachment system separated seconds after takeoff due to severe fatigue cracks in a critical component. The cracks had previously been identified but were not considered a safety hazard, and they spread across 75% of the surface in the pylon's rear attachment bearing, leading to the separation of the engine and pylon from the wing

Boeing delivered 600 commercial planes and 131 defense and space units in 2025, with the 737 and 787 leading commercial production and Apache helicopters leading defense

As of January 15, 2026, the use and charging of backup batteries during flights on the Lufthansa and SWISS Group is prohibited, including a limit of two batteries per passenger and storage only in hand luggage. What about other airlines?

The airline has unveiled a new design for its A380 aircraft dedicated to its long-standing commitment to the world of tennis and its sponsorship of the world's four major tournaments