Ryanair closes Thessaloniki base: Athens, Chania, Rhodes and Corfu will also be affected by the move, which joins the company's previous conflicts with European airports over fees and operating costs. Ryanair attacked the costs in Greece, but Fraport Greece stung: "This is a commercial decision resulting from the operating model and profitability considerations only"
More than 120 flights canceled: the Italian carrier has announced it will cancel 38% of all operations on May 11, 2026, amid a major national strike by air traffic control staff and ground staff. easyJet will also join the strike. All you need to know about affected airports and flights
Up to $100,000 criminal penalties: FAA has banned drones at World Cup 2026 venues with heavy penalties. Pilots face strict rules while passengers should expect delays and busy airports
Multiple strikes across Italy will disrupt rail services in Milan and Florence on May 4-5, 2026, while a major aviation walkout involving easyJet and airport staff looms on May 11. Everything you need to know, including hours and affected airports and regions
Top airports like Rome Fiumicino and Munich are raising the bar for passenger experience while major gateways such as Heathrow and Amsterdam Schiphol are under growing strain
A manpower shortage due to an announced national strike on May 12, 2026, will lead to complete flight cancellations for both incoming and outgoing flights at Charleroi Airport and partial disruptions at Brussels Airport. In addition, disruptions are expected in reaching the airports via public transportation
One of Europe's largest airlines has announced the launch of a new route connecting the Czech Republic and Germany, starting October 26, 2026. The Prague-Hamburg service will be available twice a week. The announcement follows the addition of nine new routes across UK airports for the Winter season
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will start non-stop tri-weekly flights to Amman City Airport on May 1, 2026. This is the airline's second airport in Jordan. "By serving two airports in the Jordanian capital, we aim to further support travel, tourism, and trade between the two countries"
The temporary move at Schiphol in Amsterdam was announced to deal with the sharp increase in fuel prices, in light of the situation in the Middle East, the tax reduction will only apply to day flights until the end of March 2027
Starting November: Ryanair has decided to close the bag drop 60 minutes before departure to ease airport queues and improve punctuality. Self-service kiosks will also expand to over 95% of airports
A new record for airports in Lithuania in the number of flights places the country at the top of the Baltic aviation market. infrastructure investments and airline expansion brought an 8.3% increase in revenues compared to 2024
Edinburgh Airport has been completely closed to takeoffs and landings due to an "IT issue with the air traffic control provider." According to a statement from the airport, crews are working to resolve the issue
The US Transportation Security Administration wrapped up one of the busiest holidays in its history with approximately 18 million passengers passing through airports in 6 days; one day broke the all-time record
The Global Airports Forum returns in 2025 with over 300 exhibitors, 10,000 attendees, and 600 global delegates exploring airport expansion, innovation, and collaboration; ACI World has confirmed its presence at the event today
Greece's island airports are undergoing significant renovations and upgrades, and will remain closed for extended periods during the off-peak season. Athens Airport is also undergoing renovations
Budapest airport’s record seat capacity and expanded network strengthen its role as a gateway to Central and Eastern Europe, supporting tourism and business
Cyber attack broadcasts anti-U.S. and anti-Israel messages at airports in Canada and the U.S. U.S. Transportation Secretary calls them "unacceptable", B'nai B'rith Organization describes them as a threat to security
Aer Lingus is gearing up for its busiest U.S. summer ever in 2026, with a new Dublin–Raleigh-Durham route and expanded flights to New York, Boston, Orlando, and more
The Miami International Airport has been named the most-improved mega airport in North America in a new ratings-based J.D. Power North America Airport Satisfaction Study
Airport upgrades in Larnaca and Paphos aim to boost the island's regional status and enhance the flying experience for millions, including hundreds of thousands of Israelis. Cypriot President: "We are not just improving infrastructure – we are opening Cyprus to the world"
