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Lexus' new electric crossover offers three rows of seats, a range of up to 450 km and a cabin inspired by a luxury Japanese lounge. With advanced technologies, elegant design and a new electric powertrain, the TZ marks the next generation of Lexus in the electric world
LOT Polish Airlines has inaugurated its new nonstop route between Warsaw Chopin Airport and San Francisco, with flights operating four times weekly. "The new service will create opportunities for business partnerships, knowledge exchange and stronger economic ties between Poland, Central and Eastern Europe, and the U.S. West Coast"
Two passengers who disrupted a flight from London to Ibiza, forcing an emergency landing in Toulouse, have been convicted in a French court. The airline says it will continue to operate a "zero tolerance" policy towards inappropriate behavior on flights
The aviation group concludes 2025-26, breaking its own records alongside the chaos in the Middle East, with an incredible annual profit of about $6.6 billion, record revenues of about $41 billion, and a dividend of $1 billion to owners. All the numbers
Airbus surpasses 1,000 A220 orders after AirAsia signs landmark deal for 150 aircraft to expand across Asia and beyond. The airline will use new A220s to launch routes across ASEAN and Central Asia while boosting network flexibility
Vueling, part of the IAG group, has announced that the ticket price at the time of booking will remain final even if fuel prices rise. The company emphasizes that it is operating according to the summer plan, without fear of fuel disruptions, and offers a network of over 100 destinations with flexibility and customer service
Copa Airlines and Boeing unveil a special Panama soccer-themed 737 MAX celebrating the national team’s World Cup journey
Airlink has also confirmed that the deceased Dutch national infected with the hantavirus had flown from Saint Helena to Johannesburg aboard an Airlink flight before boarding a KLM aircraft to fly to Amsterdam. The World Health Organization, the CDC, Canada, and UK have all issued fresh hantavirus updates. Spain's Ministry of Health announces "the person with symptoms who had been on a plane in Gran Canaria since yesterday has been transferred to Amsterdam on a new medicalized plane"
The major culinary event in the capital of Athens marks a decade of becoming one of the city's favorite festivals, with dozens of stalls, chefs from around the world and live music. Everything you need to know
The new ticket for airBaltic flights will allow passengers to board with only a personal bag, similar to low-cost airlines, thereby reducing ticket prices. Here is everything you need to know
A barista who will prepare your coffee, premium alcohol, a menu that the best chefs have worked on, all this and more awaits customers of the new Platinum card at the Jetex lounge, which is expected to open at the end of May. In addition, the new value proposition includes a host of benefits. How much will you pay in card fees per month? All the details
SWISS's operating profit rises sharply in the first quarter due to exceptional demand, but rising fuel prices and the situation in the Middle East are expected to have an impact as early as the next quarter
Finnair has made a surprising return to Canada following an 11-year hiatus, reintroducing direct flights from Helsinki to Toronto three times a week between May 4 and August 29, 2026
Condor launches three new flights connecting Frankfurt to Barcelona, Venice, and Budapest. "We are continuously expanding our European route network and this summer already offer our guests connections to 13 city destinations across Europe"
After confirming that the MV Hondius will arrive in the Canary Islands following the hantavirus outbreak, Spain has officially received the first three suspected hantavirus cases, despite the Canary Islands' president disagreeing with the decision. UPDATE: WHO informs the public that Swiss authorities have confirmed another case of Hantavirus in a previous passenger from the same ship
Wizz Air carried 6.63 million passengers in April 2026, up 22% year-on-year, while load factor dipped slightly to 88.9%. The airline also improved its CO₂ efficiency
From the first-of-its-kind cross-border merger between two national airlines, through global crises to a network of hundreds of destinations: the Air France-KLM Group celebrates more than two decades of joint operations, while maintaining a distinct identity and leadership in the global aviation industry
UK Department for Transport unveils measures to cut last-minute flight cancellations and help airlines plan stable summer schedules. "This legislation will give airlines the tools to adjust flights in good time if they need to, which helps protect passengers and businesses"
Austrian Airlines celebrates 65 years of nonstop service between Prague and Vienna, marking a key Central European aviation milestone. Prague Airport: "Thank you, Austrian Airlines, for the long-term cooperation"
Alaska Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights between Seattle and London starting May 21, 2026, expanding its first-ever transatlantic network. "This service further expands our transatlantic travel corridor and choices for west coast exploration!"
Ryanair reports 19.3 million passengers in April 2026, marking a 5% increase as demand for European travel continues to grow. The airline has also opened bookings for new flights to Palermo from Prague Airport, starting in October
WHO update: The WHO says seven people became ill, including three deaths, in the hantavirus cluster on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Human-to-human transmission may have occurred, report specialists. "Based on the current information, including how hantavirus spreads, WHO assesses the risk to the global population from this event as low"
A shallow magnitude 4.5 earthquake hit northeast of Tonopah, Nevada on May 5, 2026. Light shaking was reported, with no immediate damage or injuries confirmed
A single-engine plane crashed into a residential building in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, killing two and injuring three. Rescue teams responded with seven vehicles
Brussels Airport faces growing backlash as passengers report daily two-hour queues. Officials are urged to act before peak summer travel worsens delays. The airport is bracing for a new strike on May 12, 2026
LOT announcement: New flights to Oslo, Bergen and Brussels have launched, placing the northern Polish city as an emerging destination on the European aviation map
In an unusual incident in central Leipzig, a vehicle hit several pedestrians and fled the scene. The driver was arrested shortly afterwards, and police say there is no longer any danger to the public at this stage
After a freezing, snowy winter, New York shed its heavy coats and donned a particularly colorful spring with perfect weather. We set off on a journey through millions of flowers at Macy's, pop-up shops in SoHo, and one bowl of ramen that transported us to Japan. Travel alert: You're going to fall in love with the city all over again
Lufthansa launches FOX, a new service experience on long-haul flights, with a comprehensive upgrade across all classes and aircraft. The move includes increased personalization, improved comfort experience, and significant culinary upgrades. The launch comes at the end of two years of development and extensive investment by the company
Multiple strikes across Italy will disrupt rail services in Milan and Florence on May 4-5, 2026, while a major aviation walkout involving easyJet and airport staff looms on May 11. Everything you need to know, including hours and affected airports and regions
