Aviation

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

From the second half of 2026, Lufthansa Group passengers will enjoy ultra-fast satellite internet, free of charge for status passengers and Travel ID users

The US aviation giant will purchase 30 787-10 aircraft, the model used by United Airlines, to improve fuel efficiency, replace less fuel-efficient aircraft, and enhance the passenger experience. Delivery: in the next decade

Emirates' new route will be the only year-round direct connection between Finland and the UAE and will be operated on an A350 aircraft with Premium Economy class

ITA is opening a new direct route between Rome's Fiumicino Airport and Houston, Texas, one of the largest airport hubs in the United States. All the details about the opening date, frequencies, and the aircraft that will operate on the route

After Vienna and Bratislava, Budapest Airport, the capital of Hungary, has also been closed to takeoffs and landings due to severe weather conditions across the continent. Israir and Wizz Air flights have been diverted to Bucharest and will continue to be rescheduled as soon as possible

AirlineRatings has published a ranking of the safest airlines in the world, as well as the safest low-cost carriers for 2026. So who came in first place?

The airports in Vienna and Bratislava have announced possible delays and cancelled flights because of snowstorms and wintry conditions

February will bring fresh menu options for American Airlines passengers; the giant will serve non-alcoholic IPA beer for the first time and revamp its food menus in various classes on domestic and international flights

22.4 million passengers in one year, an average load factor of 88.3% and the largest fleet expansion in the company's history: Etihad Airways concludes 2025 as a historic record year and consolidates its position as the growth engine of aviation in the UAE

Birmingham Airport warns passengers of Air-Rail Link delays due to maintenance work scheduled until February, along with possible check-in area queues due to construction work. Also: beware of new liquids carrying rules

More and more airlines are offering the option to book a business-class flight with components priced separately. Don't want a lounge? No problem. Can you manage without internet access? Please. Want a private driver and free cancellation? You'll pay, and it's lot

Munich International Airport has reported an unprecedented 43.4 million passengers and a sharp increase in international flights. Punctuality and security have improved due to technological developments

The upgrade, carried out on the low-cost airline's aircraft in collaboration with Airbus, is expected to be completed in the summer of 2026 and will deliver thousands of tons of fuel savings and a significant reduction in carbon emissions. Here is the small component that makes all the difference: "Another small but important step in our mission to operate as efficiently as possible"

About 20 minutes before landing at Ben Gurion Airport, in the midst of stormy weather, a plane carrying Maccabi Tel Aviv football players was struck by lightning, causing panic among the passengers. The flight landed safely with zero casualties

According to the official airport departure and arrival schedule, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and FlyDubai have canceled all their flights to various destinations in Iran for today, amid the severe riots that have been unfolding in the last two weeks

The new facility, expected to open in late 2027 at Istanbul Airport, will handle engines for Airbus' A350 and A330neo aircraft, strengthening Turkey's position as a regional maintenance hub

Starting October 2026: Etihad Airways will operate direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Luxembourg for the first time. All the details about the flights, frequencies, and the luxurious aircraft operating the new service

Birmingham Airport was closed for safety reasons, and many passengers spent the night there: "Our runway has reopened on a reduced basis." Amsterdam Airport has also been dealing with the effects of the harsh weather for several days, and many flights have been canceled

A new record for airports in Lithuania in the number of flights places the country at the top of the Baltic aviation market. infrastructure investments and airline expansion brought an 8.3% increase in revenues compared to 2024