The WTTC highlights strong and sustained growth in Middle East Travel & Tourism, with the sector expanding 5.3% in 2025, ahead of the global rate of 4.1% and reinforcing the region’s economic importance. Which country is in the lead?
The American airline is reporting a sharp increase in revenue and improved profitability, while adjusting flight capacity in response to the fuel crisis and showing a particularly impressive punctuality rate. United CEO: "Moments of uncertainty for the airline industry may also create opportunity for United"
ACI report: Global airports see steady growth across passengers, cargo, and aircraft movements. Atlanta was the busiest airport last year, followed by Dubai and Tokyo Haneda. The top 10 busiest airports in total passengers account for 9% of the global passenger traffic
easyJet launches a new Marrakech base with three aircraft, boosting Morocco capacity, jobs, and new routes across Europe. "We couldn’t be happier to launch our base in Morocco for our 20th year of operations in the country"
March quarter: Delta posts higher earnings and record revenue, but rising fuel costs weigh on margins as the airline trims growth. "We delivered earnings that were more than 40 percent higher than last year, even with a significant increase in fuel costs and operational disruptions across the industry"
Air New Zealand begins ticket sales for its new Western Sydney–Auckland route, marking the first international services from WSI starting October 2026. Three weekly services will connect the two regions Route supported by government funding to boost tourism and economic growth
The month of March, which saw a continuation of the war in the Middle East started in February, saw a slowdown in growth in activity at Athens International Airport compared to previous months. Meanwhile, preparations continue to expand the airport for future demand
Sweden's 10 airports counted close to 2.6 million passengers in March 2026, marking an air traffic increase of just over 5% compared to the same month of 2025, amid rising demand for international and domestic routes. "International traffic was affected to some extent by the situation in the Middle East"
Malaysia Airlines announces new growth phase with Shenzhen, Changsha and Fukuoka added to its expanding network as part of its Destination 2030 strategy
Ryanair has opened a new aircraft base in Tirana, adding routes, jobs, and expanding its presence in Albania’s fast-growing aviation market. "Ryanair’s record 2026 growth at Tirana will deliver 44 routes, and 4 million passengers"
Before the end of 2025, Greece's tourism minister announced that the year would set a record for the country's tourism. The latest figures speak about a significant increase of almost 10% in revenue compared to 2024
The world's largest airline continues to expand with 15 new domestic routes, strengthening operations at home ports and connecting small cities to the network. In total, the company has reached nearly 250 destinations within the US
The airline from Abu Dhabi registered a growth of over 20% in daily flights compared to last year, now operating a fleet of 115 aircraft to 90 destinations worldwide
At a ceremony in Athens, attended by CEO Uri Sirkis, Israir received international recognition for its rapid growth. The airline plans to fly 500,000 passengers to Greece in 2025 and aims for 2 million by 2026
The first European airline offering fast and free internet via SpaceX's Starlink technology on its Airbus A220-300 aircraft is soaring to new heights, with another increase in passenger numbers, fleet expansion, and innovative services for passengers, and that's not all
Germany's fastest-growing airport saw over 327,000 flight movements, with average flight occupancy reaching a peak of 82%
