OAG data shows routes in Asia overwhelmingly led global air traffic in 2025, while international rankings were also dominated by short-haul Asian flights. The Jeju–Seoul Gimpo route topped OAG’s 2025 list with 14.4 million seats
First report: TAP Air Portugal is renewing flights on the Lisbon-Tel Aviv route, for the first time since October 7, 2023. All details about frequencies, prices, and onward flight options worldwide
After a particularly successful year at London's Heathrow Airport, all eyes are on the upcoming upgrades scheduled for 2026, at a total cost of $1.7 billion. The aviation hub with the most accurate flight times in Europe will significantly increase passenger experience
Starting next year, Lufthansa will install digital communication systems on 134 A320-family aircraft to enable real-time flight path adjustments, fuel savings, and improved operational accuracy. In two years' time, all EU aircraft will be required to carry the advanced systems
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
The American airline is launching a series of innovations to save time, improve the airport and flight experience, and provide personalized information. The upgrades rely on intelligence-based navigation tools meant to identify relevant features for each passenger
A test flight of a Boeing 787 (Dreamliner) landed successfully yesterday at the heart of Vietnam's ambitious aviation project, Long Thanh Airport, on its way to turning the area into an international tourist hub
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
Qantas has adopted stricter safety procedures: passengers may bring up to two portable chargers on board, but they may not use or charge them during the flight. The ban will also apply to Jetstar and QantasLink
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
The US authorities have issued a "blue" winter storm warning on the East Coast, which is expected to bring snow and sub-zero temperatures just before Christmas. Airports are warning of delays during the busiest days of the year
The Japanese airline is reporting delays of up to 16 hours affecting more than 3,000 passengers in the coming days after temporarily grounding the aircraft involved in a recent accident. Widespread impact on routes to London, New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Singapore
Ryanair’s October ranking: France, Spain, Germany and the UK lead delays amid ATC shortfalls; Bulgaria is best-performing. Urgent reform urged from the EU Commission President
Staffing shortages at Newark Airport limit landings to 20 planes per hour, with potential for prolonged delays. This impacts New York's entire air zone, including JFK and LaGuardia flights
FAA: Sharp surge in controller absences impacting half of local facilities. “Safety above all”: air traffic will be slowed as needed, even if it causes delays and cancellations
The possible federal government shutdown in the U.S. on October 1 will not influence operations at Reagan National and Dulles airports; however, staffing shortages could cause travel delays
Flight Delays Expected
**The ultra low-cost airline intensifies actions against Europe's Air Traffic Control system. Equipment failure reportedly caused delays for twelve flights in Greece.**
Ground services company strike in Portugal
Ryanair intensifies its battle with European air traffic control by publishing a list of countries with the most delays since the start of the year. Discover the impact on travelers and the transport ministers involved
