Air Travel

SWISS says smoke onboard Flight LX16 was caused by a headphone charging case lodged in a seat, not a cockpit fire as initially reported

Korean Air and Delta Air Lines are teaming up to showcase Korean culture and tourism with a two-day pop-up event at American Dream in New Jersey

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

Rising jet fuel prices, airline route cuts, and growing concerns about fuel supplies are creating fresh uncertainty for Europe’s busy summer travel season just as tourism demand reaches record highs

The Travel & Tourism sector in the Middle East is losing apprixmately $600 million a day, says the WTTC. "Clear communication, strong coordination between the public and private sectors, and measures that reinforce safety and stability", a must

Aerial Revolution in Hungary

KLM targets key long-haul destinations like San Diego, Tokyo, and Barcelona, enhancing frequencies and adding new routes to cater to high-demand markets. Despite global growth, the Tel Aviv to Amsterdam route remains suspended, unlike partner Air France, which resumes operations to Israel next Monday. Read more inside

In the wake of the terror attack in Kashmir and rising tensions, Pakistan has closed its airspace to flights from India. Air India, SpiceJet, and IndiGo warn: Delays and disruptions are expected in air traffic to and from India, especially for flights to Europe, the U.S. and the Middle East

The aviation giant from the United Arab Emirates launches "Telemedicine" - an innovative solution for medical treatment during flights that allows the aircrew to monitor emergencies - and even consult a doctor remotely. Here’s how it works