Air Transat's new route will operate three times a week and will connect for the first time ever a direct flight between London Gatwick and Ottawa, in a move that expands the busy British airport's long-haul destination network
United Airlines is adding new Tokyo and Sapporo routes, strengthening its position as the leading U.S. carrier serving Japan
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
Critical modernization for pilot safety: Critical modernization for pilot safety: The FAA has moved the U.S. NOTAM aviation alert system to the cloud as part of a major modernization effort to improve safety and reliability
United Airlines will resume direct flights between the United States and Venezuela this August, for the first time since 2017, with a daily flight on a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The renewal of the route is expected to strengthen economic ties between the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, and it follows American Airlines' similar announcement on the resumption of flights connecting the two countries
A Lufthansa flight from Athens to Munich returned to the airport shortly after takeoff due to a warning in the cockpit and an unusual smell observed in the cabin. After landing, all passengers and crew were evacuated via emergency slides, and three passengers suffered minor injuries
France placed five repatriated MV Hondius passengers in isolation after one developed hantavirus-like symptoms during the evacuation flight. French authorities imposed strict quarantine rules and medical monitoring
China Eastern will begin seasonal nonstop flights from Adelaide to Shanghai in June, with onward connections to major European cities. The new service will operate three times a week. The airline will also increase Barcelona-Shanghai frequencies to 10 flights/week
After the landing of flight TK726 from Istanbul, smoke was detected in the area of the Airbus A330's undercarriage. The tower crews ordered an emergency evacuation, all passengers were rescued without injuries. The company believes a hydraulic hose malfunction caused the incident
One of the repatriated passengers showed symptoms during the rescue flight from the North Atlantic. The French Defense Minister announced a special decree to allow isolation measures to be applied to contact cases. The European Commission representation in Spain: "Following Spain's request under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, a rescEU air ambulance is being deployed from Norway to Tenerife"
Rising jet fuel prices, airline route cuts, and growing concerns about fuel supplies are creating fresh uncertainty for Europe’s busy summer travel season just as tourism demand reaches record highs
Vueling, part of the IAG group, has announced that the ticket price at the time of booking will remain final even if fuel prices rise. The company emphasizes that it is operating according to the summer plan, without fear of fuel disruptions, and offers a network of over 100 destinations with flexibility and customer service
Dramatic announcement: Japan Airlines and JTA will adjust fuel surcharges for May–June 2026 tickets as jet fuel prices rise, applying a lower zone due to government support measures. How much can you expect to pay? Here's the full rundown
Data from the International Air Transport Association reveal that, in March 2026, global flight demand increased very moderately, while passenger traffic in the Middle East declined sharply by more than 60%. IATA CEO: "Over the next months we could see shortages in parts of the world "
Air passengers in the Netherlands will face major tax increases by 2027, with long-haul flights rising up to 140% and family costs sharply higher
The German aviation group is accelerating efficiency measures, including reducing the aircraft fleet as well as cutting capacity on short and long routes
United Airlines makes the announcement: for tickets bought on and after April 3, 2026, "fees will go up by $10 for your first and second checked bag and by $50 for your third checked bag in most markets"
Virgin Galactic launches a limited spaceflight ticket sale, marking a new phase in commercial space tourism and future flight expansion plans. "An astronaut journey that heightens your potential for a lifetime back on earth"
"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”
Fuel costs have almost doubled, airlines are rethinking routes, changing destinations, and warning of damage to profitability and flight frequency. The CEO of the International Air Transport Association responds for the first time
