Long Haul Flights

Fast-track airport services are helping passengers skip long queues and save up to an hour at security. Here’s how they work and when they're worth it

Amtrak has initiated procurement for its largest-ever long-distance train fleet. Over 800 new railcars will replace aging equipment across 14 routes. A fully standardized single-level fleet is planned for nationwide service

An AEGEAN Airbus A320 flew the Holy Light from Jerusalem to Larnaca, accompanied by an official delegation from the Exarchate of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, as part of a long-standing annual tradition

The Provincial Days of Action in Belgium start today, April 7, 2026, as announced by the joint union front De Lijn. Learn which services are affected and for how long

A White House spokeswoman announced that after disagreements between Republicans and Democrats that led to non-payment and employee absences, a compromise was reached "thanks to President Donald J. Trump's decisive leadership"

Aviation associations ACI EUROPE and A4E warn of long lines at entry points to European countries due to tightened border controls. Fears of even heavier congestion during Easter linger, coinciding with the end of the test period, after which the system will not be able to be stopped during rush hours

Delta Airlines and Amazon have announced a long-term agreement under which Amazon Leo technology will be implemented on approximately 500 aircraft in the first phase, along with expanding the Wi-Fi and in-flight entertainment experience

An £18 million project has been completed in just five months of night work at London Luton Airport: the runway has been extended, lighting systems have been replaced with energy-efficient ones and a new weather sensor has been installed. All without disrupting passengers or aircraft

Amid the long waiting lines and disruptions, the Transportation Security Administration warns of growing staffing challenges this summer, ahead of the 2026 World Cup. "We are grateful for our brothers and sisters at ICE"

Lufthansa and Munich Airport will expand Terminal 2 with a new T-Pier, boosting capacity by 10 million passengers and strengthening Germany’s aviation hub through 2056. Lufthansa: "Trust-based, long-term partnerships are a key factor in our success"