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Ver.di Strike: Berlin’s Public Transport to Halt as Subways, Trams, and Buses Shut Down for Two Days
The Low-Cost Airline Launches Direct Paphos-Düsseldorf Route, Strengthening Ties with One of Germany's Leading Cities
Stricter Flight Regulations: Thai Airways Bans Portable Battery Use Following Fire Incidents – Complete Prohibition in Effect from May 15, 2025
The first European airline offering fast and free internet via SpaceX's Starlink technology on its Airbus A220-300 aircraft is soaring to new heights, with another increase in passenger numbers, fleet expansion, and innovative services for passengers, and that's not all
The electronic entry visa for EU countries depends on the new Entry/Exit System (EES) and many countries are still not ready for the system's implementation
Jordan on the map: Ryanair and Wizz Air launch direct flights connecting Amman and Aqaba to major cities in Europe and the Middle East, including: Milan, Paris, Madrid, London, and Abu Dhabi
Schiphol Airport is set to raise its fees by 41% next year, following a 40% increase over the past three years. KLM warns that this move will lead to higher ticket prices, weaken the airport’s competitive position, and impact the Dutch economy
The strike includes most flights to and from Germany, including from Israel, after labor unions called for airports to participate in a 24-hour warning strike
The company, which will have a fleet of over 100 modern aircraft and fly to more than 100 destinations, is set to begin operations by the end of the year and together with SAUDIA will place Saudi Arabia at the center of aviation in the Middle East
Frédéric Siegel’s artwork transforms SWISS Wanderlust into a flying tribute to Swiss culture
Europe’s largest airline group increased Q4 profit by €66M to €468M, with a full-year operating profit of €1.6B. Passenger numbers rose 7% to over 130M. The company expects significantly higher profits in 2025
United Airlines is accelerating the rollout of Starlink service on its flights, which includes high-speed internet, streaming, and free gaming for MileagePlus members, and will equip over 40 regional aircraft with Starlink technology by the end of 2025, with an average installation time of just 8 hours - the first has already been successfully installed
An old bomb discovered on the tracks in the Saint-Denis area has halted train traffic between Gare du Nord and Stade de France, including Eurostar and routes to Charles de Gaulle. Read more
FedEx Flight Returns to Newark After Bird Strike Sparks Engine Fire. FedEx to PassportNews: "The strike caused an engine fire. We thank the pilots for the safe landing"
This summer, KLM will serve 95 European and 66 intercontinental destinations, adding new routes, increased frequencies, and three new Dreamliners
With ITB Berlin approaching, the host country plans a festive opening, while SWISS prepares a luxurious and immersive ground experience for visitors
Poland's national airline, LOT Polish Airlines, concludes the year 2024 with record results, including a net profit of 151.5 million euros, the largest fleet in its history, and significant growth in the number of passengers
The new codeshare agreement between the Italian airline ITA Airways and Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Air Dolomiti will provide customers with expanded connectivity to new destinations
Impressive rise in tourism to Riga: Record of 1.1 million foreign tourists in 2024, record data for December, and high ranking among top destinations in Europe
The European skies continue to fill, with a significant increase in flight traffic approaching pre-pandemic activity levels. Leading airlines and the continent's largest airports recorded remarkable weekly growth, with low-cost airlines notably expanding rapidly
At the international forum "Horizon 2030" held in Burgas, senior representatives discussed ways to enhance connectivity and tourism in the region, with an emphasis on sustainability and integrated transportation development
More than 100,000 visitors from 190 countries, impressive Israeli presence, and a special sponsor: Everything you can expect at the world's largest tourism fair, coming March 4-6, 2025
Eurostar, the popular European train, bolstering the Route between London and Amsterdam and serving ski enthusiasts on their way to the French Alps, has decided to cancel the popular summer Route to the Mediterranean coast
1.4 million tourists from GCC countries: United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait will visit the UK this year and spend £3.5 billion
The ver.di union has called on workers at the Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn Airports to hold a one-day warning strike. A 24-hour strike is planned at Düsseldorf Airport on Monday, February 24, and at Cologne/Bonn Airport on Sunday, February 23. All the details
IHG Hotels & Resorts has acquired German hotel chain Ruby, with plans to expand the brand to over 120 hotels worldwide by 2030, including new markets in the USA and Asia
Operating over 125 destinations, including 8 daily flights on the Dubai-Tel Aviv route, Flydubai has earned yet another global recognition. CEO of APEX: "Excellence is the hallmark of Flydubai"
The small city-state has become the most popular tourism destination in Southeast Asia, with the industry contributing more than $66 billion to the country's economy last year. The number of tourists this year is expected to surge by nearly 10% compared to 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic
With upgraded rooms, enhanced facilities, and stronger air connections to Israel, Hilton Sofia cements its status as a luxury leader. With CEO Stefan Reiter back at the helm, the hotel enters a new era of premier hospitality in the heart of Sofia
Franz Liszt Airport saw its busiest January ever, with rising traffic. By February, six new routes were added, and major Terminal 2 renovations will begin soon
