Starting in 2026, Gatwick will become the only UK airport with direct flights to Sharjah, the UAE, adding two daily Air Arabia services on A321LR aircraft; the new service will offer "affordable and reliable air travel options"
An extensive, city-wide transit disruption is expected in Brussels from November 24-26 due to a strike; the metro, tram, and bus services will be affected, while airport staff walkouts threaten major flight cancellations
Starting December 15, Qantas will prohibit using or charging power banks on flights as safety rules tighten due to rising lithium battery incidents; passengers may carry only two marked power banks
SWISS’s new A350 began long-haul service to Boston over the weekend, debuting redesigned cabins and a sensory-focused onboard experience across all classes
A HAL-Tejas fighter aircraft crashed in front of crowds at the Dubai Air Show, during a flight demonstration. The Indian Air Force mourns the pilot, who lost his life, and an inquest will follow. It is still unclear what caused the crash
Air India's newly launched menu has already been implemented on most international flights; the menu combines regional dishes from India alongside European and Asian influences, for an upgraded all-class dining experience
Iberia will launch five weekly flights between Madrid and Toronto in June 2026, adding 37,000 summer seats and expanding its long-haul network; the airline will introduce its A321XLR on another transatlantic route
Advancing the "future of flight together": Emirates orders 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft and 130 GE9X engines at the Dubai Airshow 2025, expanding its fleet and supporting long-term deliveries through 2038
The new flight will provide early morning departures and arrivals to enhance two-way connectivity to major international destinations in Europe including the UK, France, Norway, and Italy, as well as the United States
Iberia unveils major route expansions in Brazil and extra flights to Tokyo, adding over 78,000 new seats across both regions; the airline will boost its flight capacity by 25% in the first half of next year
