Celebration

“Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness": Southwest Airlines has expanded its themed fleet with Independence One, a new aircraft honoring 250 years of U.S. history, set to debut on a Dallas to Philadelphia route. The airline has also partnered with America250 as the official airline of "America Gives", "joining nationwide efforts to make 2026 the largest year of volunteerism in our country's history"

More than 60 new dining, shopping and service areas have opened, along with an upgrade to the passenger experience from the airport entrance to the American Airlines boarding gates. This is what the renovated Terminal 8 looks like

April 22 is International Earth Day, a large-scale event celebrating our planet with a series of activities aimed at protecting the environment, raising awareness, and calling for joint action to protect natural resources. More than 10,000 global events will join the celebrations. "Every action strengthens the movement"

American Airlines is celebrating 100 years with a sweepstakes offering 100,000 AAdvantage miles to 100 winners. Members can enter daily or boost their chances with new bookings

Today: The International Association of Public Transport has launched an initiative to promote sustainable transport and urban mobility worldwide. The brand new global celebration will be held every year on April 17, as a reminder of the "essential role that public transport plays in our lives and our cities"

A celebration of futuristic transportation: Dubai has completed construction of the world's first flying taxi station, part of a network of stations planned for the city. The station is expected to serve approximately 170,000 passengers per year

Pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit has called renewed strikes at Lufthansa and subsidiaries, disrupting flights across Germany as talks over pensions and pay remain stalled

A new study by the US National Tourism Association points to high expenses and extended stays expected for soccer fans, along with concerns about cumbersome entry procedures that could affect visitor numbers

The EU’s DiscoverEU program returns in April 2026, giving 18-year-olds a chance to explore Europe by train with 40,000 travel passes and discounts in celebration of over four decades of the Schengen agreements

Good way to kick off 100th anniversary celebrations: United Airlines sells out its limited “Rhapsody in Flight” vinyl featuring unique animated artwork shortly after launch. Will there be more?