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

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"

Alaska Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights between Seattle and London starting May 21, 2026, expanding its first-ever transatlantic network. "This service further expands our transatlantic travel corridor and choices for west coast exploration!"

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

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

A new nonstop ITA Airways route connects Rome and Houston, enhancing economic ties and offering travelers a direct link between Europe and Texas

The company accuses key European countries, including France, Germany, Spain and Italy, of a lack of preparation regarding the implementation of the new border control system (EES); passengers are missing flights due to long queues

From baggage fees to fuel surcharges, airlines across Europe and beyond are quietly increasing costs again in 2026. Here is what you need to keep an eye on

Top airports like Rome Fiumicino and Munich are raising the bar for passenger experience while major gateways such as Heathrow and Amsterdam Schiphol are under growing strain