Airport expansion

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

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"

Prague Airport will launch nonstop Riyadh flights via low-cost carrier Flyadeal from June 26, with three weekly services operating through the summer season

Cluj International Airport strengthens its position as Romania’s leading regional hub, reporting growth in passenger traffic and cargo volumes despite global uncertainty and route disruptions

Heathrow Airport reports strong April transfer demand up 10% YoY, even as passenger numbers dip 5%. Cargo steady, highlighting resilience amid Middle East disruptions

The unusual incident occurred during takeoff of a Frontier Airlines flight in Denver, when a person breached the security fence and reached the runway. The pilot immediately stopped the plane, but during the evacuation of the plane, 12 people were injured, including five who were taken to the hospital