The Northern European airline continues its expansion with the launch of a daily flight to the southern continent via Bangkok; Airbus A350 aircraft will fly to Australia for the first time in October 2026
flydubai launches direct route to Riga with three weekly flights, connecting the Gulf to the Baltic nation for the first time. This move is part of the airline's European expansion, now covering 35 destinations in 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
Romania's AnimaWings reveals an ambitious expansion plan with new routes to Europe and the Middle East, strengthening connectivity from Romanian airports and launching a fleet of new Airbus A220 aircraft
Uzbekistan Airline Centrum Air Broadening Horizons
New Base Launched in Warsaw Modlin
The UAE-based airline will offer 10 weekly flights on the Prague–Dubai route starting October 2025, including new morning departures for both business and leisure travelers
United Becomes Only U.S. Airline Offering Daily Direct Flights from San Francisco to Major European Cities
Leonardo Central Europe is investing millions in lifestyle and boutique hotels. Yoram Biton, CEO of Leonardo Hotels Central Europe: “The expansion of our hotel portfolio with Leonardo Limited Edition adds a unique collection of exceptional properties"
Iberia strengthens its presence in North America with additional flights to key destinations and the integration of the innovative Airbus A321XLR - the first narrow-body aircraft to cross the Atlantic Ocean, offering an advanced, comfortable, and eco-friendly flying experience
New routes and strengthening of international routes in the summer: Air India, which renews its flights to Israel on March 2, 2025, announces significant reinforcement and launch of a series of international destinations
The German group announced a large-scale recruitment campaign for the year 2025, during which it will hire about 10,000 new employees in various fields, including flight attendants, ground crews, and pilots
Lior Raviv, CEO of Isrotel, in an interview with PassportNews: "Anyone can invest in hotels if they have the money. The difference is the team, employees, managers, and organizational culture that has existed with us for 40 years." On expansion abroad: "By the end of 2025, I hope we can reach 10 additional hotels abroad." And what did Raviv say about the secret of Isrotel's success?
