The airline's plane, en route from Zurich to Seoul, was diverted to Kazakhstan after the co-pilot fell ill during the flight. Three doctors on board provided first aid, the co-pilot was treated, and the airline set a new date for the flight
Wizz Air carried 6.63 million passengers in April 2026, up 22% year-on-year, while load factor dipped slightly to 88.9%. The airline also improved its CO₂ efficiency
UK Department for Transport unveils measures to cut last-minute flight cancellations and help airlines plan stable summer schedules. "This legislation will give airlines the tools to adjust flights in good time if they need to, which helps protect passengers and businesses"
Ryanair reports 19.3 million passengers in April 2026, marking a 5% increase as demand for European travel continues to grow. The airline has also opened bookings for new flights to Palermo from Prague Airport, starting in October
Lufthansa launches FOX, a new service experience on long-haul flights, with a comprehensive upgrade across all classes and aircraft. The move includes increased personalization, improved comfort experience, and significant culinary upgrades. The launch comes at the end of two years of development and extensive investment by the company
EgyptAir begins a new chapter with its first Boeing 737 MAX delivery, enhancing sustainability, passenger experience, and operational performance across key routes. Boeing: "With this delivery, we build on 60 years of partnership with EgyptAir and welcome them as a 737 MAX operator"
After topping Cirium’s punctuality rankings, Scandinavian Airlines is launching a social media hunt offering a chance to win a unique historical flight experience
The "highest quality accolade": Korean Air remains among the world’s top airlines with a sixth consecutive 5-Star rating from Skytrax
American Airlines restarts daily Miami–Caracas flights, marking the first direct commercial service between the U.S. and Venezuela in seven years. "We're proud to be the first airline to resume service between Venezuela and the U.S."
The low-cost airline is once again attacking the UK's air traffic control authority, claiming ongoing management failures and staff shortages, alongside distributing a dividend of £171 million. "Over 133,000 Ryanair passengers suffered avoidable NATS ATC delays"
