Turkish Airlines continues its international expansion with a new, state-of-the-art business lounge at Edinburgh Airport; it's the company's first business lounge in Europe and eighth outside Turkey
The international workspace chain Mindspace will expand to its eighth branch in Berlin with an innovative concept that combines the world of business with hotel services; 170 workstations, a gym, and a spa are in plan
After numerous emergency evacuations in which passengers disembarked from planes with their luggage, Willie Walsh, IATA's Director General, called the situation very worrying, emphasizing that nothing is more important than passengers' lives
Turkish airline Pegasus has bought Czech company Smartwings, along with a stake in Czech Airlines, further expanding its destination network and enhancing passenger experience
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has granted Sun Phu Quoc Airways an expanded Air Operator Certificate, allowing it to operate international flights to Asia and the Middle East; the airline is expanding its fleet with a fourth aircraft this week, and a fifth underway
Central tourism event to be held on December 10 at the Enav Center in Tel Aviv, featuring professional meetings, lectures, refreshments, and an international flavors festival opening right after. In collaboration with Tranova
The Global Airports Forum returns in 2025 with over 300 exhibitors, 10,000 attendees, and 600 global delegates exploring airport expansion, innovation, and collaboration; ACI World has confirmed its presence at the event today
October 2025 marked record tourism for Cyprus with 537,744 visitors, a 17% increase from last year; the island transitions into an international aviation and tourism hub, with numerous weekly flights and new routes from the Gulf and Eastern Europe, aiming for year-round tourism
UN Tourism data shows Brazil leading the world in arrival growth, hitting record visitor numbers as international interest surges; the 45% rise in arrivals confirms the strong post-pandemic rebound and success of the new promotional strategy
IATA is requesting clarification and a solution from the government of Venezuela to ensure the continuity and safety of flights between the country and the rest of the world. The U.S. and Spain have issued warnings and suspended flights to the country
International Flight Attendants Day is dedicated to the dedicated crews who uplift our travel experiences. Passportnews recognizes these professionals who keep us safe and provide unwavering service with a smile. They are the true ambassadors of air travel. Watch SkyTeam's tribute video
