Flight Attendants

Southern Europe is the fastest-growing summer travel region in 2026, with Greece, Spain and Italy attracting millions of international visitors

Starting this summer, Japan Airlines will update fuel surcharges on international flights in response to high energy prices

Wizz Air will begin year-round direct flights between Prague and Poprad from October 2026, improving access to Slovakia's beautiful High Tatras region

Iberia is increasing its Madrid–Tokyo service with a fourth weekly flight between August and October, boosting capacity by 33% and reinforcing its Asia network

Air Canada has launched scheduled service with its first Airbus A321XLR, introducing new long-haul capabilities and premium onboard features

The Swiss airline is launching digital menus for all its flights, allowing passengers to preview the dishes that will be served on the flight, and even select and order meals before departure

Tenerife North Airport will open one hour earlier on June 12 as preparations continue for the visit of Pope Leo XIV to the Canary Islands

Air India and Thai Airways have signed an MoU to deepen cooperation and explore a codeshare partnership, boosting connectivity between India and Thailand

A joint venture between Japan's ANA, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian and ITA Airways is expanding and will offer more flight options between Europe and Japan and benefits for private and business travelers

Flight operations restarted at Munich Airport after a fire department response. Passengers are advised to check flight status with their airlines

Japan Airlines apologizes over a cabin attendant who failed a pre-flight alcohol test before a domestic flight to Tokyo, causing delays and renewed scrutiny over alcohol related incidents

After years of struggle, the new agreement for the company's flight attendants has been signed. It includes: a 31% pay increase, a $741 million retroactive payment, and a first-of-its-kind payment for boarding time. The agreement, which will apply to about 30,000 flight attendants, will go into effect this summer

According to social media reports, British Airways crew members unknowingly consumed gummies containing THC. Company comment: "A number of crew members felt unwell after arriving at the hotel, received medical assistance, and recovered"

Emirates' project, which will be built in Dubai Investment Park, will include a dedicated residential complex for approximately 12,000 flight attendants and will be launched in the second quarter of 2026. Plans include spacious rooms, gyms, restaurants, and clinics, with a clear emphasis on a healthy lifestyle

On the eve of the official start date for the Air Canada strike, the company reports hundreds of absent attendants: "Will lead to more cancellations"

International Flight Attendants Day is dedicated to the dedicated crews who uplift our travel experiences. Passportnews recognizes these professionals who keep us safe and provide unwavering service with a smile. They are the true ambassadors of air travel. Watch SkyTeam's tribute video

New United deal offers raises and quality-of-life improvements for 28,000 flight attendants—pending vote