Major Deal in European Aviation: Pegasus Airlines Acquires Smartwings
Turkish airline Pegasus has bought Czech company Smartwings, along with a stake in Czech Airlines, further expanding its destination network and enhancing passenger experience
Turkish airline Pegasus has bought Czech company Smartwings, along with a stake in Czech Airlines, further expanding its destination network and enhancing passenger experience
Emirates is introducing a flight with a unique menu, desserts, and drinks inspired by the NBA, alongside live broadcasts of the games leading to the Emirates NBA Cup final scheduled for December 16
Following a 72-hour notice from the pilots' union, Air Transat will begin canceling flights starting today and will cease operations completely on December 9. The company is working on offering flexibility to passengers, returning planes and crews to Canada, and trying to prevent the strike
IndiGo has reported that 137 of its 138 destinations are already operational, and more than 1,650 flights will take off today; the on-time rate jumped to 75%, with the company waiving all cancellation and change fees for flights booked by December 15
IndiGo, one of the world's largest low-cost carriers, has been hit by a severe staff shortage due to new rest regulations; the airline had to cancel more than 500 flights in a single day. The company is focusing on streamlining its operations
Wizz Air is expanding its operations at London Luton with the launch of six new routes, four to destinations in Greece and two more in Europe. The airline will deploy 14 aircraft at the base, strengthening its position as one of the fastest-growing airlines in the UK
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has granted Sun Phu Quoc Airways an expanded Air Operator Certificate, allowing it to operate international flights to Asia and the Middle East; the airline is expanding its fleet with a fourth aircraft this week, and a fifth underway
LOT has announced a new seasonal route to Palma de Mallorca that will operate three times a week from May 2026, strengthening its presence in Spain; the first flights will take off on May 30, 2026
Eurowings is significantly expanding its operations at BER Airport in the summer of 2026 with an additional hourly flight, more aircraft, and a total of 43 destinations across 20 countries
SKY express, Greece's second-largest airline, has launched operations in Israel, operating a daily flight on the Tel Aviv-Athens route. Alongside international destinations, the company boasts the largest domestic route network in Greece, including the country's popular islands