Spark by Hilton Milan Linate Airport is expected to open this year and offer 118 rooms, a pool, a gym and a fast connection to the center of Milan in just 12 minutes via the new M4 metro line
From private shower suites and beds over 2 meters long to $650 champagne, airlines are investing heavily in luxury premium cabins, a trend now spreading across wide- and narrow-body and even low-cost flights
Alaska Airlines has added daily year-round service from Seattle to London Heathrow just weeks after launching its first-ever European flight to Rome
Direct flights boost Asia access
After it ended the 2025-26 finanial year breaking new records in terms of annual profit, revenues, and dividend, Emirates unveils the new design of its flagship aircraft, the Airbus A380, with a giant UAE flag flying over about half of the plane's surface: "A unifying symbol across society, a shared responsibility and pride in the nation’s strength and cohesion during recent challenges"
Greece's tourism research institute INSETE published a detailed report on tourism to Greece last year: almost 38 million visitors and more than 23 billion euros in revenue. On the other hand: a worrying decline in the length of stay of tourists. And where did most of the visitors come from?
United Airlines has launched new nonstop summer routes from New York/Newark to Split, Croatia, and Bari, Italy, expanding its European network. And that's not all: three other summer services to Spain, Iceland, and Scotland will launch in May
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
China Eastern Airlines will begin direct Shanghai–Tbilisi services on July 15, 2026, marking its first route to Georgia and strengthening Eurasian connectivity. "The new route will serve as an efficient 'air bridge' for economic and trade cooperation"
