Air Travel Expansion

Several communities have been evacuated on the island of Paros as a wildfire is spreading, with firefighters battling the blaze from the air in an attempt to contain the flames

After more than 2,000 hours in the air, the largest airplane in the 737 MAX family has completed its flight qualification phase. Boeing is now on its way to receiving operating approval

Airbus confirmed its A350-1000ULR completed a 12,460 nautical mile (over 23,000 km) flight from Australia to France in just over 24 hours

Air Arabia marked its new Sharjah to Rome route with a five-meter tiramisu at Dubai Mall and gave visitors a chance to win flights to Italy

Delta and Starbucks are relaunching a fan-favorite loyalty perk, allowing eligible members to earn one SkyMile per dollar spent at participating Starbucks locations

A SWISS International Air Lines flight from Zurich to New York diverted to Bangor, Maine, amid "smoke of as yet unknown origin in the forward section of Business Class"

Saadia Zahidi has been appointed as the ninth Director General of the International Air Transport Association, the first woman to hold the position. She will take office on November 1, 2026

Etihad Airways and Air Peace sign a new interline deal, connecting travelers to 20 destinations across Nigeria, West and Central Africa

Travelers can now use the France Identité app for baggage drop and boarding at French airports, including Air France flights. Over 4.5 million people currently use the app

Air France passengers can now book stopovers in Paris with hotels, transfers, and experiences included through the new Paris Stopover program

Wizz Air adds Airbus aircraft to Polish bases, launching new European routes