Pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit has called renewed strikes at Lufthansa and subsidiaries, disrupting flights across Germany as talks over pensions and pay remain stalled
A cabin crew strike at Lufthansa and CityLine on April 15–16 is expected to cause flight cancellations, with rebooking and refunds offered to affected passengers. The strike follows the previous and still ongoing 48-hour pilot strike by the Vereinigung Cockpit union, which grounded hundreds of flights on April 13 and April 14
An AEGEAN Airbus A320 flew the Holy Light from Jerusalem to Larnaca, accompanied by an official delegation from the Exarchate of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, as part of a long-standing annual tradition
Etihad adds daily flights to Kabul, enhancing travel options and connections via Abu Dhabi to Europe and North America destinations
Global flight cancellations more than doubled in March, with major spikes in the Middle East and Asia, while Latin America showed improvement. Report: The impact was not evenly distributed
Emirates offers important update: Passengers can book reduced flights to 100 destinations, rebook, change dates, or request refunds as the airline scales back flights and adapts operations to ongoing regional challenges.
The four astronauts of the Artemis II mission, who took off ten days ago to orbit the moon, will return to Earth today (Friday): final preparations for a water landing off the coast of San Diego
Verbal violence incident on Ryanair flight cost the abusive passenger dearly: a court has sentenced the attacker to 10 months in prison. Airlinereiterates: "Zero tolerance policy"
The Romanian Airlines Association Carpathia warns of the increase in fuel prices and its consequences: reduced frequencies, route adjustments and price increases, alongside an attempt to maintain the stability of service for passengers
United Airlines will open a route between its home port in Newark and Split, Croatia, at the end of this month (April 2026), marking the first route ever by an American company to land in the resort city
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
