Star Alliance celebrates its 29th anniversary with 26 member airlines worldwide. The alliance now connects more than 1,150 airports across 190 countries. Recent investments focus on smoother multi-airline journeys and airport experiences
Flyadeal will launch nonstop flights between Prague and Jeddah this July, expanding Saudi Arabia connections from the Czech capital. Prices start at $346
The airspace above Vilnius Airport was restricted this morning after aerial objects, including balloons, were detected, which the airport said came from Belarus. Operations resumed after about an hour
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has issued a travel advisory warning passengers of possible major disruptions to Long Island Rail Road service later this week, including routes serving John F. Kennedy International Airport. "Customer Ambassadors will be assigned to each location to assist ADA customers"
Brussels Airport access roads were shut after a gas leak during road works, leaving trains as the only way to reach the terminal. "The situation is now resolved, and Brussels Airport is accessible by car again". Airport operations are also heavily affected by a national strike day. Also today: Charleroi South Airport grounded all flights
Qatar Airways will resume flights to Finland and Tokyo's Haneda Airport from July 15, and will subsequently increase the frequency to daily flights as part of its global network expansion for summer 2026
A Lufthansa flight from Athens to Munich returned to the airport shortly after takeoff due to a warning in the cockpit and an unusual smell observed in the cabin. After landing, all passengers and crew were evacuated via emergency slides, and three passengers suffered minor injuries
Aena airports handled 28.3 million passengers in April, up 3.7% year on year, while the operator also denied a false hantavirus warning at Tenerife South. Also: the group confirms there is no installed hantavirus warning sign at Tenerife South Airport, "it is a hoax"
Bilbao Airport adds a new Wizz Air service to Milan Malpensa with four weekly flights, boosting connectivity between Spain and Italy. Wizz: Passengers departing from Northern Italy will reach "one of Spain’s most iconic destinations with maximum flexibility, competitive fares, and the comfort of the modern Airbus A321neo"
Prague Airport will launch nonstop Riyadh flights via low-cost carrier Flyadeal from June 26, with three weekly services operating through the summer season
