Drama in the skies over Turkey: A Falcon 50 aircraft, which was on its way to Tripoli, attempted to make an emergency landing at Ankara airport, but lost contact and crashed. The aircraft was found in the airport area with five passengers on board, including the Libyan Chief of Staff
The US authorities have issued a "blue" winter storm warning on the East Coast, which is expected to bring snow and sub-zero temperatures just before Christmas. Airports are warning of delays during the busiest days of the year
Rome's Fiumicino Airport (Fiumicino-Da Vinci) has reached 50 million passengers a year for the first time in its history. "A moment we are proud of, and one we want to celebrate today with everyone who made it possible."
Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated a new 5,500-square-meter lounge at its home port in Addis Ababa, showing "unwavering commitment to deliver an end-to-end, world-class hospitality". The company is also running a year-end sale to a variety of global destinations
Biometric tourism is expanding: Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has developed hotel check-in technology that allows guests to bypass the front desk and unlock their rooms with a smartphone. Are digital car rentals coming next?
After a particularly successful year at London's Heathrow Airport, all eyes are on the upcoming upgrades scheduled for 2026, at a total cost of $1.7 billion. The aviation hub with the most accurate flight times in Europe will significantly increase passenger experience
Statesville Regional Airport confirmed that seven people were killed in a Cessna plane that crashed while landing; according to US reports, some of the passengers were family members. One of the victims is Greg Biffle, a retired NASCAR racing driver
Travelers from London Heathrow Airport, take note: the Plane Food Market restaurant by famous chef Gordon Ramsay has opened in Terminal 5. So what can you eat, how to get there, and what gifts can the kids expect?
Thessaloniki Airport has opened the MOMUS Air Museum, the result of a collaboration between Fraport Greece and the Greek Ministry of Culture. Location? Duty Free. Admission? Free. Get all the details
The American airline is launching a series of innovations to save time, improve the airport and flight experience, and provide personalized information. The upgrades rely on intelligence-based navigation tools meant to identify relevant features for each passenger
Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated a new 5,500-square-meter lounge at its home port in Addis Ababa, showing "unwavering commitment to deliver an end-to-end, world-class hospitality". The company is also running a year-end sale to a variety of global destinations
Thessaloniki Airport has opened the MOMUS Air Museum, the result of a collaboration between Fraport Greece and the Greek Ministry of Culture. Location? Duty Free. Admission? Free. Get all the details
A test flight of a Boeing 787 (Dreamliner) landed successfully yesterday at the heart of Vietnam's ambitious aviation project, Long Thanh Airport, on its way to turning the area into an international tourist hub
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
Krakow Airport joins many other checkpoints across the country in implementing the new European Union Entry/Exit System, which applies to travelers with or without a visa. What does this mean for travelers?
Krakow Airport is warning of cancellations and delays in air operations due to severe weather conditions. According to Polish authorities, heavy fog and low temperatures are expected in the area
An unauthorized person entered the active runway at the Guadalajara airport, Mexico, causing an emergency procedure to be activated, and flights to be delayed; in Vilnius, a plane skidded off the runway while heading for the parking stand
Starting in 2026, Gatwick will become the only UK airport with direct flights to Sharjah, the UAE, adding two daily Air Arabia services on A321LR aircraft; the new service will offer "affordable and reliable air travel options"
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
Jet2 will begin operating from Gatwick Airport in March 2026 with six aircraft and 29 routes to holiday destinations across Europe. It is the airline's 14th base in the UK
