A new bilateral interline agreement between Emirates and Air Peace will allow passengers to single-ticket flights, direct baggage transfers throughout selected routes, and connections to additional destinations in West Africa via Dubai and London
After about a year of trials and thousands of test rides, Singapore's Changi Airport has begun operating its first fleet of driverless baggage handling vehicles between terminals. Dubai launched a similar system last summer
IATA's 2025 Global Passenger Survey shows a sharp increase in positive in-flight experiences, alongside an acceleration in the use of digital and biometrics. Weaknesses: Baggage processes, border checks, and connections
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
Technology giant Samsung has launched the Smart Tagged Baggage service that lets you place a tiny device in your suitcase and attach a location report to your lost luggage complaint. Initially, the service will only work with one airline, with others joining later
United Airlines is preparing for simpler and faster international connections via a new pilot program designed to skip baggage pickup and recheck, significantly reducing baggage retrieval time for connecting flights in the U.S
The end of hidden fees and baggage chaos: In a groundbreaking move, the European Parliament has approved free carry-ons, family protections, automatic compensation, and travel agency transparency. The legislation will face the final vote in July before revolutionizing the skies
EL AL launches unprecedented flight operation amid security challenges
Ryanair launches an attack on online travel agencies like Tix, Vola, and eDreams, accusing them of inflating prices and charging passengers significantly more for services like seat selection and additional baggage without transparency or approval
The new investment plan, which is a significant increase over the original plan, will improve punctuality of take-offs and landings, baggage delivery, passenger services, and sustainability, driving economic growth across the UK
