Growth

airBaltic carried a record 466,500 passengers in May 2026 as the Latvian airline continued its steady growth across Europe

According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, 307 million tourists traveled abroad in the first quarter of 2026, a 2% increase from 2025

A new report by the National Research Institute of Greece reveals that the tourism industry contributed €32.4 billion to the Greek economy in 2025

Ryanair has repaid its last €1.2bn bond, marking the first time since its 1997 IPO that the airline is entirely debt-free, backed by a 620-aircraft unencumbered fleet

Greek airline SKY express posted major growth in early 2026, with passenger traffic, revenue and international operations all rising sharply

Nguyen Ky Son presented the treaty to President Herzog and declared his intention to transform the free trade agreement between the countries into a vehicle for technological and economic growth. Along with cooperation in the fields of cyber and AI, the parties also aim to expand tourism and direct flights between Tel Aviv and Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

Qatar Airways posted strong annual profits despite disruptions, while expanding its fleet and global network. The airline carried close to 42 million passengers and ranked among the first five airlines in terms of punctuality

Istanbul continues to solidify its position as one of the world's most important aviation hubs, while other airports in Europe are recording sharp and surprising increases in the number of passengers. Which one jumped over 4,000%?

Star Alliance celebrates its 29th anniversary with 26 member airlines worldwide. The alliance now connects more than 1,150 airports across 190 countries. Recent investments focus on smoother multi-airline journeys and airport experiences

WTTC forecasts global Travel & Tourism will outpace economic growth in 2026, supporting 376 million jobs worldwide. Europe’s Travel & Tourism sector is expected to grow nearly four times faster than the wider regional economy next year. Also: Meet Europe's leading destination for tourism revenue that combines "strong visitor volumes with exceptionally high international visitor spend", which country do you think it is?

Greek airline SKY express posted major growth in early 2026, with passenger traffic, revenue and international operations all rising sharply

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%