Record passenger traffic, growth in cargo activity and unprecedented expansion of the destination network: Singapore Changi Airport concludes 2025 with almost 70 million passengers, a sharp increase in Asian markets, and a strengthening of its position as one of the world's leading air hubs
TAP Air Portugal will operate five new weekly flights to the Greek capital starting in July, as part of the expansion of its destination network
Rimini, Rhodes, and Varna join the low-cost airline's destinations from Poland, with launch promotions and tickets already available for sale
The Portuguese airline announces the expansion of its operations in Israel and the addition of direct flights to Porto, in addition to flights to Lisbon, which will be renewed in the summer flight schedule
22.4 million passengers in one year, an average load factor of 88.3% and the largest fleet expansion in the company's history: Etihad Airways concludes 2025 as a historic record year and consolidates its position as the growth engine of aviation in the UAE
A new record for airports in Lithuania in the number of flights places the country at the top of the Baltic aviation market. infrastructure investments and airline expansion brought an 8.3% increase in revenues compared to 2024
Wizz Air is expanding its footprint with new routes between Spain, Albania, Greece, and Hungary, focusing on affordable direct travel in Western and Southern parts of Europe
El Al has announced the expansion of its codeshare agreement with SAS, the Scandinavian airline that recently resumed operations in Israel. From now on, direct SAS flights between Tel Aviv and Copenhagen will be available on the El Al website, along with frequent flyer club points
Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air continues to expand its operations, announcing 10 new routes in Europe; most will open for the 2026 summer season
The world's largest airline continues to expand with 15 new domestic routes, strengthening operations at home ports and connecting small cities to the network. In total, the company has reached nearly 250 destinations within the US
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
