Sweden's 10 airports counted close to 2.6 million passengers in March 2026, marking an air traffic increase of just over 5% compared to the same month of 2025, amid rising demand for international and domestic routes. "International traffic was affected to some extent by the situation in the Middle East"
Tourism guru Russell Lord ("KENES tours") will receive the "ITB LGBTQ+ Pioneer" award at ITB 2026 in Berlin for his tremendous contributions to gay tourism worldwide. In an optimistic interview with PassportNews, he talks about his vision: "To promote gay tourism among Middle Eastern countries"
The Year of the Horse is here: a festive guide to visiting Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu in the middle of the Spring Festival, the colorful, family-friendly holiday celebrated by 1.5 billion people worldwide
From the Blue Lagoon to Positano, many viral travel spots that look flawless online often disappoint in real life. The reasons? They're overcrowded and they offer filtered expectations. More travelers are, therefore, turning to quieter, more meaningful trips
The Viennese Ice Dream is back, starting today, January 22, through March 8. Get ready for relaxed daytime laps, evening curling, and spectacular elevated gliding experiences at one of the largest city-center ice rinks in Europe
Starting January 15, 2026, Wizz Air allows premium passengers to book a seat next to them by choosing to buy tickets in Wizz Air class; extra perks include Other benefits include seats with extra legroom, priority boarding, and two hand luggage items
Thessaloniki Airport has opened the MOMUS Air Museum, the result of a collaboration between Fraport Greece and the Greek Ministry of Culture. Location? Duty Free. Admission? Free. Get all the details
Today, Air France's La Première luxury class will land in Israel for the first time with private suites, personalized service, and premium upgrades that are unmatched by European airlines flying to Middle Eastern country
Rise in demand for international flights highlights the impact of geopolitical tensions. Insights from the international aviation industry in May prior to the Middle Eastern conflict
Not just black coffee. The British tea experience comes to Israel, and in honor of International Tea Day, here are 4 places to enjoy a full British tea time with scones and cucumber sandwiches
Major global carriers continue to suspend flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Tel Aviv, and other important hubs in the Middle East as airspace closures and security risks disrupt travel across the region. Which airlines will start flying first, and what are the main refund or re-routing options?
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency decides: the recommendation not to fly to the Middle East region extends until April 24 in the following countries. When will flights resume?
Following the resumption of air activity in the Kingdom, Bahrain International Airport has begun to gradually resume flights
After a meeting with El Al senior officials headed by CEO Levi Halevi, the Argentine ambassador to Israel said the direct line between the two countries is approaching the implementation phase, based on a signed agreement
After originally announcing 20 scheduled flights to West Asia on March 30, Air India and Air India Express offer an updated number: 36 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region will operate today, March 31
The Travel & Tourism sector in the Middle East is losing apprixmately $600 million a day, says the WTTC. "Clear communication, strong coordination between the public and private sectors, and measures that reinforce safety and stability", a must
Kuwait announced that several fuel tanks at its airport have been damaged, but no casualties have been reported. Less than two weeks ago, similar damage occurred at Dubai airport. Kuwait's Civil Aviation authority sent a protest letter to the ICAO
Kyriakos Kotsogoulos, Deputy Governor of the Island of Crete, in a special interview with PassportNews: "When compared to last year's orders, we see a clear decline." And the optimistic forecast for the summer: "Everyone is working towards a good, quiet summer"
The Department of State is warning American citizens around the world, especially in the Middle East, of increased security risks. Among other things, concerns about the closure of airspace and attacks on American facilities
The European Aviation Safety Agency warns of threats from missiles and air defense systems and recommends avoiding flying in certain areas
