Global Passenger Growth

Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines introduces its first A350-1000, joining a fleet of 10 A350-900s. The aircraft will serve long-haul routes to Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific

Cirium's report for 2025 has revealed the coveted title of "The World's Most Punctual Airline"; Aeromexico leads Cirium’s 2025 rankings, followed by Saudia and SAS, based on flights departing within 15 minutes of schedule

OAG data shows routes in Asia overwhelmingly led global air traffic in 2025, while international rankings were also dominated by short-haul Asian flights. The Jeju–Seoul Gimpo route topped OAG’s 2025 list with 14.4 million seats

Norwegian Cruise Line has rolled out more than 370 sailings worldwide for winter 2027, bringing back Free at Sea Plus, offering longer port stays and more onboard perks, including premium drinks, Starbucks beverages, and streaming WiFi

Madrid, considered a favorite among many global tourists, is especially sparkling at this time of year, despite the cold weather. Here are the most beautiful markets in the Spanish capital

Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated a new 5,500-square-meter lounge at its home port in Addis Ababa, showing "unwavering commitment to deliver an end-to-end, world-class hospitality". The company is also running a year-end sale to a variety of global destinations

Air France has introduced a limited-time offer for Tel Aviv departures, applying a $93 discount to base fares on eligible global routes

TAROM has partnered with Ubigi to offer passengers a free 1 GB eSIM after booking, providing instant internet access on arrival abroad; the offer also includes a 30% discount on data plans

Glen Hauenstein, a key figure in shaping Delta Air Line's global network, will step down as president at the end of February 2026 and will continue to serve as an advisor until the end of the year. The commercial responsibilities he led will be taken over by Delta veteran Joe Esposito

The Disney Adventure, Meyer Werft’s newest build for Disney Cruise Line, will homeport in Singapore starting March 2026; the vessel, which can carry up to 6,700 passengers, is the largest in Disney Cruise Line's fleet

A special report by IATA states that this year, for the first time, the number of passengers worldwide will exceed the 5 billion mark. In the recently ended year, 28 new airlines began operating globally, while 19 ceased operations – the lowest number in a decade. How many passengers are expected to fly this year?