The European Aviation Safety Agency warns airlines: "Unpredictable state responses and the potential activation of SAM systems creates a high risk to civil flights operating at all altitudes and flight levels." CZIB extended until March 31, 2026
Southwest plans to introduce Starlink satellite WiFi on over 300 planes by the end of 2026. Passenters will "stream their favorite shows from any platform, watch live sports, download music, play games, work, and connect with loved ones from takeoff to landing"
The Vereinigung Cockpit union and the cabin crew union UFO have declared a strike; affected Lufthansa passengers will receive new flight dates or alternative means of transport
The Greek airline Aegean has launched a family flight promotion where you can fly with the whole family at special prices. All the details, dates and fine print
Extraordinary, severe, and immediate flight restrictions for ten days in the southwestern United States, without explanation: El Paso airport completely closed, restrictions also in large areas of New Mexico. Authorities do not justify the decision, and warn against violating the ban
Self-transfer flights are here: Wizz Air steps into the big league, allowing passengers to book a flight through an intermediate destination, including flying luggage from the airport to the final destination
During a July 2024 departure from Milan, a LATAM 777 tail struck the runway due to a major weight miscalculation. The aircraft made a safe return, but the damage was serious enough to convince authorities to reclassify it as an "accident". Here are ANSV's official findings
The plane landed in Baku, Azerbaijan, on a direct flight from Seattle, as part of a multi-phased plan that includes retiring the older 747s that also fly to Israel, and expanding the fleet to 20 aircraft by 2030
American Airlines adds Porto to its list of European destinations, and the growth does not stop there: "We’re eager to continue growing our long-haul network that features service to new destinations, including Budapest, Hungary, and Prague that will start this summer”
Sabre’s new AI-powered solution returns accurate flight options in under half a second, reducing search failures and boosting agency efficiency
Israeli airline Arkia has resumed its flights to Lisbon's airport after a nine-year hiatus. The route will be operated twice a week via A321neo aircraft and will feature paid Wi-Fi service
Wizz Air has opened its 34th base in Yerevan, Armenia, boosting global connectivity and reinforcing its leading position in the aviation market
Record Year for Bratislava Airport: Airlines announced 21 new regular routes, dramatically expanding the flight options from the Slovak capital's airport, including a direct route to Tel Aviv
Air Samarkand launched a new regular route to Israel, with plans to expand with an additional weekly flight starting in July. The route uses modern Airbus aircraft, linking Tel Aviv with the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan's cultural center of the Silk Road
Aegean Airlines announces, alongside its return to Israel on the Tel Aviv-Athens route, the schedule for winter and summer. Planned: significant expansion of flight routes between Crete, Rhodes, Kos, Corfu, and other islands. The new and complete list of routes is ahead of you
