New Year

The young Romanian airline Anima Wings has entered the Greek market, opening routes between Athens and the cities of Cluj-Napoca and Timisoara. All the details

Ryanair has opened a new aircraft base in Tirana, adding routes, jobs, and expanding its presence in Albania’s fast-growing aviation market. "Ryanair’s record 2026 growth at Tirana will deliver 44 routes, and 4 million passengers"

United Airlines introduces real-time TSA wait times in its app, helping travelers at major U.S. hubs better plan security screening and reduce uncertainty. The new feature will let passengers know what to expect and help them better plan their trip

The company is strengthening its offering in line with the seasons and high demand. Approximately 74 flights will be added between May and September, covering 11 popular destinations

The low-cost airline Eurowings, part of the Lufthansa Group, is expanding its route network from Berlin Airport, launching direct flights to Europe's most desirable capitals and announcing new vacation destinations alongside increased frequencies

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

MSC Cruises has dropped its planned Middle East sailings for Winter 2026-27, redirecting operations to the Caribbean with new French Antilles itineraries

Air India has launched a codeshare deal with Uzbekistan Airways, improving connectivity between India and Tashkent with seamless one-ticket travel options. "This partnership allows us to offer our guests more choice and convenience while strengthening India’s air links with Central Asia"

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

Flying to Greece soon? The new entry and exit system has come into effect, which means airports are now collecting biometric data from passengers from countries outside the European Union. Expect border check delays in the near future