The popular low-cost airline Wizz Air is launching a 30% sale on a selection of flights between December 1, 2025, and March 26, 2026, for those booking on the company's website and app
According to a report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), 2024 was one of the most turbulent years in recent decades. Only one of the 123 severely injured air passengers in the last decade was buckled in
Starting in 2026, Gatwick will become the only UK airport with direct flights to Sharjah, the UAE, adding two daily Air Arabia services on A321LR aircraft; the new service will offer "affordable and reliable air travel options"
The surprising eruption of the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia, which has been asleep for thousands of years, has forced Air India to cancel its flights in the country. Ground crews at various airports are updating passengers in real time
SkyTeam marked its 25th anniversary in Paris, outlining plans for expanding digital tools, air-rail partnerships, and a new Frankfurt lounge. The 550-square-meter lounge will offer showers, quiet booths, and VIP and relaxation areas
The Lufthansa Group has officially submitted a bid for TAP Air Portugal, seeking a minority stake and long-term collaboration to strengthen Lisbon as an Atlantic hub; the airline aims to support TAP’s growth and offer experience, connectivity, and financial stability
A HAL-Tejas fighter aircraft crashed in front of crowds at the Dubai Air Show, during a flight demonstration. The Indian Air Force mourns the pilot, who lost his life, and an inquest will follow. It is still unclear what caused the crash
Air India's newly launched menu has already been implemented on most international flights; the menu combines regional dishes from India alongside European and Asian influences, for an upgraded all-class dining experience
Flydubai has signed a memorandum of understanding to purchase 150 A321neo aircraft from European Airbus. The company has broken its exclusivity with the US manufacturer to date
Flydubai has announced that its Dreamliner aircraft will be powered by GE Aerospace's GEnx engines. The company has signed an initial order for 60 of engines
The Canadian Industrial Relations Board declared Air Canada's flight attendants strike 'illegal' and ordered the union leaders to stop it immediately, demanding the return to work. The airline reports astronomical numbers of affected passengers
On the eve of the official start date for the Air Canada strike, the company reports hundreds of absent attendants: "Will lead to more cancellations"
Government intervention sought to avert travel disruptions as negotiations stall
Air Canada shines at the Skytrax Awards
Air Canada resumes Prague flights suspended since 2019, with thrice-weekly flights extending to late September
The Canadian airline will not resume flights to Israel until early September 2025. Despite 30 years of operations, Air Canada states: Current security conditions prevent a return. 'Our commitment to Israel is deep,' says Air Canada Israel CEO
Unprecedented Expansion to Latin America
The maps in the entertainment system of Air Canada's Boeing 737s displayed Israel as "the Palestinian territories" and after the issue was revealed and sparked controversy, the company disabled the system, updated the data, and issued an apology. "Air Canada's general policy is to only display city names on its aircraft maps, and the definition of this specific system did not conform to the company's policy"
