Wizz Air UK has secured permission to operate flights between the United Kingdom and the United States, opening the door to charter flights for football teams, fans, and tour groups. “This is a proud and exciting day for everyone at our airline”
With the winds of war in the Middle East in the background, 5,601 exhibitors from 166 countries participated in the world's largest tourism fair ITB, which closed in Berlin. Despite the challenges of air travel due to the situation, organizers say the number of visitors remained similar to last year
Back on TV: Air France unveils “Elegance is a Journey,” highlighting high-speed wifi, Sofitel MY BED, and French luxury across France and global markets
FCDO warns against travel to Cuba, Egypt, and parts of Lebanon, confirms Bahrain staff withdrawal, and alerts Brits to Maldives flight disruption linked to Middle East airspace closures. Cuban airports are out of fuel; Canadian carriers and LATAM have suspended services to Cuba; Air France will suspend flights between Paris and Havana from March 29 to June 14; Beirut airport remains open
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
Dubai and Zayed airports have partially reopened on Monday amid the air travel chaos in the Middle East, following airspace closures, flight cancellations, and route diversions. Which airports are still closed?
After temporarily suspending all flights, the company announces a partial resumption of operations. The remaining flights are still suspended until further notice
Airspace closures, flight cancellations, and route diversions: here is an updated report of the situation in the region
The Hungarian low-cost airline is offering a special promotion until midnight today only. The discount is valid for bookings on the website and app for flights between March and June, subject to availability
Air Canada has introduced its first upgraded Boeing 737 MAX 8 at Air Canada Rouge, offering seatback entertainment, reclining seats and fast, free Wi-Fi on leisure routes. “When customers step onto our aircraft, they should instantly feel a sense of comfort, care, and pride"
Air Canada suspends service to Dubai and Tel Aviv until March 23, 2026, citing regional security concerns. Passengers can rebook for free or request refunds
After travel warnings and halted flights due to concerns about passenger safety, airlines are starting to resume flights to the troubled country. Air Canada's decision followed consultations with the authorities
A new interline agreement will allow Air Canada passengers to connect to nine destinations of the Turkish airline Pegasus Airlines via central airports in Europe. The future could bring a codeshare agreement and benefits in accumulating points
The Canadian airline has announced it will renew its fleet with advanced Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The aircraft will be used for destinations in Asia and Australia
The company will launch flights to Quito from Montreal and Toronto for the first time, make Manchester and Copenhagen annual destinations, and expand operations to South America and sunny destinations in the 2026-27 winter season
New gateway to Japan’s northern winter playground: Air Canada adds three weekly non-stop flights from Vancouver to Sapporo starting December 2026. Ski, soak in hot springs, and enjoy Japan’s north in comfort
More than 20cm of snow from a major winter storm disrupted operations at Toronto Pearson Airport, prompting delays and passenger advisories from Air Canada and airport officials
During a recent visit to Israel, Air Canada announced the appointment of Shmuel Cohen to replace Ruth Ben-Tzur, who retired from the manager position. Rocky Lo, Air Canada's international sales manager, told PassportNews: "Proud to announce Shmule as Ruth's successor, will continue to lead the Israeli market"
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
