International Expansion

A general workers' strike in Belgium, including security and ground staff at airports, is expected to nearly paralyze operations at Belgian airports today

At Miami International Airport (MIA), a new business lounge has been inaugurated, the result of collaboration between airlines from Portugal and Colombia. The lounge spans approximately 600 square meters. What awaits you inside? A small taste of Lisbon, for example

More passengers, more cargo, and charging while pedaling for travelers – this is what a smart, innovative airport looks like, continuing to break records even in the slow season

This is what IATA CEO, Willie Walsh, says following this morning's fire that caused the complete closure of the airport and distress for thousands of passengers. He adds: "This is yet another example of Heathrow disappointing both passengers and airlines, raising serious questions"

As summer approaches, Etihad will also launch a new route to Sochi, the Black Sea resort, bringing the Abu Dhabi flag carrier's total to 93 airports worldwide this year

IATA's One ID program advocates for universal digital identity standards, allowing travelers to verify their travel documents and navigate airports using biometric identification instead of traditional physical documents

The Romanian airline AnimaWings launches a direct route between Bucharest, the capital of Romania, and Larnaca. The new route will operate with three weekly flights, joining the growing flight network of Cyprus

Stricter Flight Regulations: Thai Airways Bans Portable Battery Use Following Fire Incidents – Complete Prohibition in Effect from May 15, 2025

The French flag carrier becomes the third airline in the group to operate direct flights to Saudi Arabia, joining KLM’s routes to Riyadh and Transavia France’s flights to Jeddah

The merger of the two companies will be completed by 2027, and the combined company KOREAN will be the 12th largest airline in the world in terms of international capacity