The airspace above Vilnius Airport was restricted this morning after aerial objects, including balloons, were detected, which the airport said came from Belarus. Operations resumed after about an hour
WTTC forecasts global Travel & Tourism will outpace economic growth in 2026, supporting 376 million jobs worldwide. Europe’s Travel & Tourism sector is expected to grow nearly four times faster than the wider regional economy next year. Also: Meet Europe's leading destination for tourism revenue that combines "strong visitor volumes with exceptionally high international visitor spend", which country do you think it is?
The airline group announced that it will exercise its option to increase its stake in ITA Airways from 41% to 90% in June. The transaction is expected to be completed in 2027, subject to regulatory approvals in Europe and the US
"An invitation to rethink how Europe moves": Danish Company 21st Europe proposes a massive high-speed rail system that would fix the "disconnected Europe" problem
China Eastern will begin seasonal nonstop flights from Adelaide to Shanghai in June, with onward connections to major European cities. The new service will operate three times a week. The airline will also increase Barcelona-Shanghai frequencies to 10 flights/week
May 11-13: European leaders, researchers, and industry experts gather in Varna for the ESPA HealthXchange Summit 2026, highlighting the future of health tourism, balneology, and longevity science
One of the repatriated passengers showed symptoms during the rescue flight from the North Atlantic. The French Defense Minister announced a special decree to allow isolation measures to be applied to contact cases. The European Commission representation in Spain: "Following Spain's request under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, a rescEU air ambulance is being deployed from Norway to Tenerife"
The move will connect DAT passengers to Lufthansa's network of destinations via Munich and Frankfurt and includes routes in Germany, Austria and Hungary. The company is talking about a "significant milestone"
Ryanair closes Thessaloniki base: Athens, Chania, Rhodes and Corfu will also be affected by the move, which joins the company's previous conflicts with European airports over fees and operating costs. Ryanair attacked the costs in Greece, but Fraport Greece stung: "This is a commercial decision resulting from the operating model and profitability considerations only"
Amid the escalation in the Middle East and fears of a shortage of jet fuel, the European Union and the European Aviation Safety Authority have issued special guidelines for the aviation industry. Companies have been warned of supply disruptions, received regulatory relief, but are prohibited from imposing retroactive fuel surcharges on passengers
Air India will operate dozens of additional flights to key destinations in Europe, the United States and Asia between March 10 and 18. The move is intended to increase seat availability at a time when flight options are limited, and also help many passengers stranded abroad find alternative connecting routes through Europe
Stranded travelers in Dubai, Doha and across the Gulf are paying shocking prices for flights home. Some tickets now exceed $7,000, while private jets cost $200,000
Wizz Air is significantly expanding operations to Sharm el-Sheikh and increasing frequencies from six major bases in Europe, with the aim of creating an alternative connection for passengers
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has updated its air safety guidelines for conflict zones: airlines are asked to take precautions until March 6, 2026
Finnair has turned three seasonal key European routes into permanent options, while launching Matkantekijä music by Lauri Porra to bring Finnish culture and travel inspiration to passengers worldwide
SKY express has launched a promotion of up to 30% off flights to all destinations for the spring months. All the details, dates, and the fine print
Air Astana celebrates 20 years of partnership with Airbus with a significant future order of 25 A320 family aircraft. The company currently operates approximately 60 aircraft, most of which are from the European manufacturer
The United Kingdom will start enforcing the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Still not sure how it works? Here is a reminder of everything you need to know
Severe winter weather in Vienna leads to widespread flight cancellations. Passengers are warned to confirm schedules with airlines before traveling
Bucharest faced the most severe winter episode of the season. Romania's capital Red and Orange Codes brought massive snowfall, which led to heavy traffic on major boulevards, snow removal interventions at Otopeni Airport, and cancelled flights
