Airline Routes

After more than three decades, Latvian airline SmartLynx is closing its commercial operations and thanks the crews, partners, and passengers who have accompanied it along the way

The Seventh Annual ITMF Business Aviation Conference held at Sheraton Grand Tel Aviv highlights resilience and future growth. Founders Tami Elshtain and Yael Altman emphasize looking forward. IATA's CEO in Israel: "Fingers crossed for sustained ceasefire."

**Airline Implements Safety Measures**

Romanian company Anima Wings will operate a full-service business class starting in May 2026 on the Bucharest-Milan route; tickets for the reinstated services are already available on the airline's website

The German airline giant's planes will be repainted next year as part of the company's centennial celebrations. Alongside the iconic crane, the planes will be marked with the company's founding year and the year of Lufthansa's 100th anniversary

Huge Black Friday deals underway: Etihad and Azerbaijan Airlines are offering hundreds of thousands of discounted tickets to dozens of global 50 destinations; offers are valid unti November 28 for AZAL and November 30 for Etihad

SWISS’s new A350 began long-haul service to Boston over the weekend, debuting redesigned cabins and a sensory-focused onboard experience across all classes

SkyTeam marked its 25th anniversary in Paris, outlining plans for expanding digital tools, air-rail partnerships, and a new Frankfurt lounge. The 550-square-meter lounge will offer showers, quiet booths, and VIP and relaxation areas

Europe's largest airline group aims to acquire a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, forging a long-term partnership to bolster Lisbon’s status as a major Atlantic hub and enhance Portugal’s global connectivity

Air Canada is giving its entire fleet a lift, with new interiors, upgraded entertainment screens, free Wi-Fi, and revamped experiences; updates will cover mainline, Rouge, and Express aircraft over the next two years