April Records

Alaska Airlines will launch nonstop Seattle flights to Athens and Paris in May 2027, expanding its European network with new seasonal services

American Airlines has inaugurated daily nonstop flights between Miami and Maracaibo, becoming the only airline offering direct service from the United States

Air India introduces Easy Connect flights from Varanasi, allowing travelers to complete check-in and immigration before connecting via Delhi

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"

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

Condor launches three new flights connecting Frankfurt to Barcelona, Venice, and Budapest. "We are continuously expanding our European route network and this summer already offer our guests connections to 13 city destinations across Europe"

Wizz Air carried 6.63 million passengers in April 2026, up 22% year-on-year, while load factor dipped slightly to 88.9%. The airline also improved its CO₂ efficiency

Ryanair reports 19.3 million passengers in April 2026, marking a 5% increase as demand for European travel continues to grow. The airline has also opened bookings for new flights to Palermo from Prague Airport, starting in October

WHO update: The WHO says seven people became ill, including three deaths, in the hantavirus cluster on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Human-to-human transmission may have occurred, report specialists. "Based on the current information, including how hantavirus spreads, WHO assesses the risk to the global population from this event as low"

EgyptAir begins a new chapter with its first Boeing 737 MAX delivery, enhancing sustainability, passenger experience, and operational performance across key routes. Boeing: "With this delivery, we build on 60 years of partnership with EgyptAir and welcome them as a 737 MAX operator"

Wizz Air carried 6.63 million passengers in April 2026, up 22% year-on-year, while load factor dipped slightly to 88.9%. The airline also improved its CO₂ efficiency