Air Travel Expansion

Air France leads in passenger experience with a prestigious 5-star rating for four years running

Diana Birket-Rauco becomes the first woman CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, replacing Joe Sprague. Meanwhile, new changes in the group

Air Canada adds new summer 2026 routes to Sicily and Mallorca, resumes flights to Shanghai and Budapest, and makes Vancouver -Bangkok year-round

Air France equips its new Airbus A350 aircraft with unlimited free Wi-Fi, marking a first for long-haul flights. By the end of 2025, around 30% of the fleet will feature the new technology, with full fleet coverage by the end of 2026. Additionally, the regional fleet will also get Wi-Fi for the first time, alongside redesigned passenger cabins

High costs and focus on core markets lead Wizz Air to close Vienna operations. Routes to Bilbao and London Gatwick will halt by October 2025; all routes end by March 2026

**Air Canada's new route to Palma de Mallorca signals a revolution in the airline's international network: Introducing A321XLR aircraft with extended range and innovative services, unlocking new direct Mediterranean destinations**

Air Serbia, reported 561,773 passengers in August, over 3,000 more than last year. Over eight months: more than 3.1 million passengers and a 5% rise in flight numbers

The winter season ushers in a new bloom for Larnaca Airport with new routes by Wizz Air and Cyprus Airways, consolidating Cyprus's position as a key player in the regional aviation market and broadening the range of destinations available to travelers to and from the neighboring island

By next summer, all Embraer 190 cabins will be refurbished in the same format. Meanwhile, the airline is gradually equipping its fleet with ultra-fast Wi-Fi

Interesting Appointment at IATA: Thomas Reynaert Named Senior Vice President for External Affairs