Months after reducing $795 million in debt and appointing a new CEO, Spirit begins Chapter 11 to secure its future. Flights, credits, and points remain honored, and Free Spirit and Saver$ Club will continue. Read more inside
HelloJets joins Carpathia: Seventh Romanian airline in the group
**Amtrak unveils its next-generation train:** After more than two decades, Amtrak launches its new flagship trains in the U.S. northeast corridor, offering 27% more seats and 5G internet with a premium travel experience
“Festival of Light” at the Thai Ambassador’s residence highlights record tourism: 254,212 Israelis visited YTD (+59%), expected to top 300,000 this year
Global shortage of pilots amid rising demand: The UN's International Civil Aviation Organization to discuss raising pilot retirement age to 67. What's the situation in Israel?
The European Commission opens a public forum for a month, allowing travelers to share experiences and complaints about train use across Europe: "Passengers miss connections and receive no refunds"
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), notorious for its long and arduous queues, has upgraded both its terminals with advanced CT scanners, promising "wait times of under ten minutes". However, the liquid quantity restriction remains in effect
Air France has received its 46th Airbus A220-300 in a historic delivery flight fueled by 50% sustainable aviation fuel. A significant milestone in the group's strategy to reduce emissions and expand its fleet of new aircraft
Korean Air plans to acquire 103 next-generation Boeing aircraft with advanced engines, along with a maintenance contract for 20 years. Deliveries expected by 2030
Ryanair Continues Its Attack on the European Commission: "Passengers Are Abandoned to Unnecessary Disruptions." Ryanair Calls the Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, "Derlayed-Again" and Urges Immediate Reform to Protect Overflights
