Italy's competition authority is seeking more than a quarter of a billion euros from low-cost carrier Ryanair for an "abusive strategy" that allegedly harms consumers' ability to purchase airline tickets through agents and online. The company's response: "Previous rulings were ignored, they are acting under pressure from travel agencies"
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air continues to announce new destinations at a rapid pace, with new connections from Tirana, Palma de Mallorca, and Rome to popular destinations on the list
Turkish airline Pegasus Airlines, which recently acquired Czech Airlines and Smartwings, has signed another strategic move, becoming the official airline of Chelsea Football Club. The transaction amounts were not disclosed
The "Berlin" Dreamliner has arrived in Frankfurt, celebrating 100 years of Lufthansa with a bold crane design and commemorative markings. The airline will celebrate its centennial next year with a fleet of six aircraft
TAROM has partnered with Ubigi to offer passengers a free 1 GB eSIM after booking, providing instant internet access on arrival abroad; the offer also includes a 30% discount on data plans
UAE-based airline Emirates is introducing a series of innovations for first-class passengers to improve sleep, along with new luxury toiletries and an upgraded audio system
The Japanese airline is reporting delays of up to 16 hours affecting more than 3,000 passengers in the coming days after temporarily grounding the aircraft involved in a recent accident. Widespread impact on routes to London, New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Singapore
The Northern European airline continues its expansion with the launch of a daily flight to the southern continent via Bangkok; Airbus A350 aircraft will fly to Australia for the first time in October 2026
Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction have launched an international auction for unique Platinum memberships with benefits lasting up to 20 years; all proceeds will go toward supporting youth work around the world
From January 2026, Emirates will introduce refurbished Boeing 777s on flights to Beirut and Beijing, offering upgraded cabins and better connections. The airline has recently revealed free amenity kits for premium economy and economy class passengers on long-haul flights
