Starting this August, Singapore Airlines will operate ten weekly flights between Singapore and Amsterdam in response to peak demand on Europe-Asia routes
Authorities in Long Beach are responding to an oil sheen spotted near the LA River by deploying booms and skimming operations. "Please avoid calling 9-1-1 for updates"
The Egyptian carrier has launched nonstop service from Cairo to Los Angeles and is preparing to add Chicago as it deepens its U.S. footprint
A new long-haul push takes off. Alaska Airlines has added daily year-round service from Seattle to London Heathrow just weeks after launching its first-ever European flight to Rome, as it accelerates plans to turn Seattle into a major global hub. Read more inside
Lufthansa Group announces a significant expansion of operations in the German capital, including new routes and additional flights to leading European vacation destinations
Swiss International Air Lines will launch its first-ever direct route between Zurich and Bangalore, India's high-tech city, in the winter 2026-2027 calendar. The route will feature the company's new flagship aircraft
Etihad Airways will operate two daily Airbus A380 services to Paris from July 2026, expanding total flights to three per day on the popular route
Teamwork and dedication: The Asian airline has officially welcomed its 16th Boeing 737-8, which arrived today at Kuala Lumpur International Airport as part of the company's modern fleet expansion plans
JetBlue has launched a new nonstop service between Boston and Milan, its ninth destination in Europe and its first ever in Italy. The move strengthens JetBlue’s transatlantic expansion and solidifies its position as a growing player in flights between the U.S. and Europe
Direct flights boost Asia access
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
