Aviation History

AirlineRatings has published a ranking of the safest airlines in the world, as well as the safest low-cost carriers for 2026. So who came in first place?

The airports in Vienna and Bratislava have announced possible delays and cancelled flights because of snowstorms and wintry conditions

The merger of Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines, worth approximately $1.5 billion, is expected to create one of the largest leisure airlines in the US, with approximately 22 million passengers per year, a fleet of approximately 195 aircraft, and a network of 650 routes

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

El Al has announced the expansion of its codeshare agreement with SAS, the Scandinavian airline that recently resumed operations in Israel. From now on, direct SAS flights between Tel Aviv and Copenhagen will be available on the El Al website, along with frequent flyer club points

Extremely low temperatures, snow and possible flight disruptions: the new year kickstarts with the most significant storm of the season in Europe. The forecast for the frozen continent and the central city is expected to be -7 degrees

Passport Group will unveil its annual Destinations Magazine at the IMTM International Tourism Conference in February, highlighting 26 must-visit places shaping travel trends in 2026

The flight control malfunction in Greece that lasted almost 12 hours caused baggage claim delays at multiple airports. As of this morning, the country reports a return to full routine with no flight delays

Passport Group concludes a landmark year, marking 30 years of innovation, influence and industry leadership, while unveiling a forward-looking strategic vision to continue shaping the future of tourism and aviation with a strong focus on digital transformation, content-driven travel, and the clear sense that the first three decades were only the beginning. The year-end celebration brought together key leaders and senior executives from the tourism industry, in partnership with Hilton worldwide

OAG data shows routes in Asia overwhelmingly led global air traffic in 2025, while international rankings were also dominated by short-haul Asian flights. The Jeju–Seoul Gimpo route topped OAG’s 2025 list with 14.4 million seats