BER's new summer schedule marks a significant leap forward: the return of transatlantic flights with a new route to Montreal, strengthened flights to New York, and a broad expansion of dozens of destinations in Europe and North America
The Latvian company will launch new routes from Riga to Tenerife and Gran Canaria, and will operate a seasonal base in Tenerife for the first time, alongside expanding operations to ski destinations in Northern Europe. In total, the company has added 12 new routes for the winter season to popular destinations in Europe and the Canaries
British Airways expands its long-haul network with new routes to Melbourne and Colombo, plus more flights to key global destinations in Africa, Asia, the Carribean, and the Americas
The low-cost carrier is placing a tenth aircraft in Milan, opening new destinations in Europe, increasing frequencies on popular routes, and expanding domestic operations in Italy
The low-cost airline will base a third aircraft at Varna Airport and open new routes to Barcelona, Athens, Paris Beauvais, Debrecen, and Gdansk; in the summer of 2026, the company will operate 23 destinations from the Bulgarian resort town
An amendment to the aviation agreement between the two countries was signed in the presence of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Transportation, and the US Ambassador to Israel. The decision grants a "seventh freedom" for cargo flights and significantly expands the activities of cargo companies in the international market
Wizz Air is significantly expanding operations to Sharm el-Sheikh and increasing frequencies from six major bases in Europe, with the aim of creating an alternative connection for passengers
Air Arabia will connect Sharjah and Rome with daily nonstop flights from July 2026, supporting tourism, business, and travel between the UAE and Italy
Singapore Airlines Group saw record quarterly revenue of $5.51B and a 25.9% rise in operating profit, fueled by robust passenger demand and strategic expansion. Net profit fell due to last year’s one-off accounting gain, but the airline remains on track with fleet growth, network expansion, and enhanced customer experience initiatives
Budapest International Airport is embarking on one of the largest expansion projects in Central Europe, adding capacity of more than 10 million passengers per 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
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
