flydubai launches direct route to Riga with three weekly flights, connecting the Gulf to the Baltic nation for the first time. This move is part of the airline's European expansion, now covering 35 destinations in 20 countries
Etihad's passenger numbers reached an all-time high in November, marking a 28% rise from last year. The figures were boosted by new destinations and a growing fleet. "These results demonstrate the hard work of our teams"
Qantas has adopted stricter safety procedures: passengers may bring up to two portable chargers on board, but they may not use or charge them during the flight. The ban will also apply to Jetstar and QantasLink
JetBlue Airways has announced the launch of its first-ever business lounge at New York's JFK Airport; BlueHouse will feature a design paying homage to the Big Apple and a menu inspired by local cuisine
Turkish Airlines continues its international expansion with a new, state-of-the-art business lounge at Edinburgh Airport; it's the company's first business lounge in Europe and eighth outside Turkey
Polish airline LOT is adding direct routes from Gdansk to Brussels, Oslo, and Bergen, strengthening its position in northern Poland, with additional plans to open a route to Istanbul at the beginning of the year
The new deal signed by SAS and WestJet translates to additional flight options between Scandinavian countries and Canada and more efficient connections to SAS's home ports. 2026 will bring more to the table
Air Transat has reached a temporary agreement, removing the threat of a strike. Operations are returning to normal. "Our priority now is to rapidly restore our operations and provide you with the best possible service."
Pegasus Airlines CEO, following the acquisition of the Czech airline for 154 million euros: "We didn’t start aviation in Türkiye, but we transformed it. And now, we’re ready to take the next step in our growth story"
Emirates is rolling out Christmas favourites across its network, including seasonal meals, sweet treats, Champagne picks and holiday movies for every age; from turkey dinners to festive cocktails and holiday playlists, the airline is bringing the holiday spirit to cabins, lounges and inflight entertainment
