Expansion

Flydubai's new route to Riga strengthens ties between the Gulf and the Baltic states, featuring three weekly flights as part of its European expansion with 35 destinations across 20 countries

Turkish Airlines continues its international expansion with a new, state-of-the-art business lounge at Edinburgh Airport; it's the company's first business lounge in Europe and eighth outside Turkey

Polish airline LOT is adding direct routes from Gdansk to Brussels, Oslo, and Bergen, strengthening its position in northern Poland, with additional plans to open a route to Istanbul at the beginning of the year

Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air continues to strengthen its hold in Romania, with new and diverse routes set to open from two cities: Oradea and Târgu Mureș. Learn all the details, destinations, and launch dates

The European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is acquiring Spirit AeroSystems, an American parts manufacturer that was formerly part of major competitor Boeing. 4,000 employees will join the company, while factories from North America to Europe will be part of the manufacturer

British flag carrier British Airways, through its subsidiary Cityflyer, is expanding its route network and opening three destinations in Europe in the summer of 2026; CEO: "We’re excited to grow our network next year with three fantastic new routes."

Wizz Air is expanding its operations at London Luton with the launch of six new routes, four to destinations in Greece and two more in Europe. The airline will deploy 14 aircraft at the base, strengthening its position as one of the fastest-growing airlines in the UK

Four major hotels in Germany will be transferred to the Leonardo Group, which is expanding its presence in the country with 73 hotels. The hotels will be upgraded from the ground up and relaunched as Leonardo Hotels with a modern design and premium services

Eurowings is significantly expanding its operations at BER Airport in the summer of 2026 with an additional hourly flight, more aircraft, and a total of 43 destinations across 20 countries

The Global Airports Forum returns in 2025 with over 300 exhibitors, 10,000 attendees, and 600 global delegates exploring airport expansion, innovation, and collaboration; ACI World has confirmed its presence at the event today

Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air continues to strengthen its hold in Romania, with new and diverse routes set to open from two cities: Oradea and Târgu Mureș. Learn all the details, destinations, and launch dates

The European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is acquiring Spirit AeroSystems, an American parts manufacturer that was formerly part of major competitor Boeing. 4,000 employees will join the company, while factories from North America to Europe will be part of the manufacturer

Wizz Air marks its 250th plane with a special livery from a global design contest, reaching the halfway point toward its goal of a 500-aircraft fleet

In a special interview with PassportNews during his visit, CEO Varadi clarified that the plan to establish a base of operations in Israel, invest about a billion dollars, and create thousands of jobs has not yet been officially approved, but the direction is positive and negotiations are progressing

British Airways' 2026 schedule grows with new links to Tivat and Guernsey, including the only direct Heathrow service to the Channel Island; the new routes add more flexibility for summer travelers and year-round visitors

The partnership between Southwest and Philippines Airlines offers more transpacific connections and seamless booking available through PAL and major travel sites

In an exclusive interview with PassportNews in Israel, Michael Delehant, Wizz Air's senior VP, explained that establishing a base in Israel is not a "fait accompli", but something that "makes sense" for the low-cost carrier

Riyadh Air landed its first flight in London, following its plan to launch commercial operations, and signed its first aircraft lease with AviLease for a Dreamliner

Low-cost carrier expands European routes

Wizz Air continues its Polish expansion, basing a ninth aircraft in Gdansk and opening new routes to popular European destinations from December 2025