Against the Backdrop of Rising Fuel Prices: Lufthansa Group Takes Dramatic Efficiency Measures
The German aviation group is accelerating efficiency measures, including reducing the aircraft fleet as well as cutting capacity on short and long routes
The German aviation group is accelerating efficiency measures, including reducing the aircraft fleet as well as cutting capacity on short and long routes
The airline, recognized as the world's largest airline by fleet size, passengers, and revenue, is celebrating its 100th anniversary with special events at U.S. airports, celebratory flights, limited-edition products, and a historic tribute to the 1926 Chicago-St. Louis route
Pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit has called renewed strikes at Lufthansa and subsidiaries, disrupting flights across Germany as talks over pensions and pay remain stalled
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
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
Major global carriers continue to suspend flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Tel Aviv, and other important hubs in the Middle East as airspace closures and security risks disrupt travel across the region. Which airlines will start flying first, and what are the main refund or re-routing options?
Oman Air brings back daily Dubai flights this month (April 2026) while managing ongoing disruptions affecting routes across the Middle East and Europe
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
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
A strike on April 10 will hit Lufthansa and CityLine flights, with delays and cancellations expected during peak Easter return travel. German Airports Association: over 520 flights to be cancelled by the end of the day
"Booking closed": Skybus has ended its London Gatwick–Newquay route early due to rising fuel costs and weak demand, highlighting growing pressure on regional airlines. "It is neither environmentally nor financially viable to continue operating with reduced demand”
Flight disruptions are stressful, but knowing your rights, staying proactive, and packing smart can turn delays into manageable moments. Learn what to do step by step
During the busy spring break travel season: A powerful storm system is disrupting air travel across the United States, canceling thousands of flights and forcing ground stops at major airports during the busy spring break travel season
Cirium, a company that monitors global aviation activity, has published daily flight cancellation data in the Middle East, indicating a serious crisis in the industry that could change the map of the region
Stranded travelers in Dubai, Doha and across the Gulf are paying shocking prices for flights home. Some tickets now exceed $7,000, while private jets cost $200,000