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 acquires the Czech company, including part of Czech Airlines, to expand its destination network and enhance 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
SKY express, Greece's second-largest airline, has launched operations in Israel, operating a daily flight on the Tel Aviv-Athens route. Alongside international destinations, the company boasts the largest domestic route network in Greece, including the country's popular islands
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
The United Nations Tourism Organization has published its periodic report, signaling more than 690 million tourists who have traveled the world since the beginning of 2025
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
