flydubai launches direct route to Riga with three weekly flights, connecting the Gulf to the Baltic nation for the first time. This move is part of the airline's European expansion, now covering 35 destinations in 20 countries
Qantas has adopted stricter safety procedures: passengers may bring up to two portable chargers on board, but they may not use or charge them during the flight. The ban will also apply to Jetstar and QantasLink
Polish airline LOT is adding direct routes from Gdansk to Brussels, Oslo, and Bergen, strengthening its position in northern Poland, with additional plans to open a route to Istanbul at the beginning of the year
The new deal signed by SAS and WestJet translates to additional flight options between Scandinavian countries and Canada and more efficient connections to SAS's home ports. 2026 will bring more to the table
Ryanair announced that it will reduce its operations in Belgium by one million flight seats, 5 aircraft, 20 routes, and thousands of jobs starting in a year. The reason: a significant increase in aviation taxes
Emirates is rolling out Christmas favourites across its network, including seasonal meals, sweet treats, Champagne picks and holiday movies for every age; from turkey dinners to festive cocktails and holiday playlists, the airline is bringing the holiday spirit to cabins, lounges and inflight entertainment
Emirates is introducing a flight with a unique menu, desserts, and drinks inspired by the NBA, alongside live broadcasts of the games leading to the Emirates NBA Cup final scheduled for December 16
Following a 72-hour notice from the pilots' union, Air Transat will begin canceling flights starting today and will cease operations completely on December 9. The company is working on offering flexibility to passengers, returning planes and crews to Canada, and trying to prevent the strike
IndiGo has reported that 137 of its 138 destinations are already operational, and more than 1,650 flights will take off today; the on-time rate jumped to 75%, with the company waiving all cancellation and change fees for flights booked by December 15
IndiGo, one of the world's largest low-cost carriers, has been hit by a severe staff shortage due to new rest regulations; the airline had to cancel more than 500 flights in a single day. The company is focusing on streamlining its operations
