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"
Amid the escalation in the Middle East and fears of a shortage of jet fuel, the European Union and the European Aviation Safety Authority have issued special guidelines for the aviation industry. Companies have been warned of supply disruptions, received regulatory relief, but are prohibited from imposing retroactive fuel surcharges on passengers
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
Rising jet fuel prices, airline route cuts, and growing concerns about fuel supplies are creating fresh uncertainty for Europe’s busy summer travel season just as tourism demand reaches record highs
In light of the jet fuel crisis, the French Minister of Transport announced that the government is promoting regulatory relief and financial support for airlines facing operational and economic challenges ahead of the summer season, while protecting passenger rights
The aviation group concludes 2025-26, breaking its own records alongside the chaos in the Middle East, with an incredible annual profit of about $6.6 billion, record revenues of about $41 billion, and a dividend of $1 billion to owners. All the numbers
From the first-of-its-kind cross-border merger between two national airlines, through global crises to a network of hundreds of destinations: the Air France-KLM Group celebrates more than two decades of joint operations, while maintaining a distinct identity and leadership in the global aviation industry
Austrian Airlines celebrates 65 years of nonstop service between Prague and Vienna, marking a key Central European aviation milestone. Prague Airport: "Thank you, Austrian Airlines, for the long-term cooperation"
LOT announcement: New flights to Oslo, Bergen and Brussels have launched, placing the northern Polish city as an emerging destination on the European aviation map
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
