Today: The International Association of Public Transport has launched an initiative to promote sustainable transport and urban mobility worldwide. The brand new global celebration will be held every year on April 17, as a reminder of the "essential role that public transport plays in our lives and our cities"
The new app will allow users to anonymously prove their age when logging into websites and help combat harmful content and online harassment
The new route between Almaty and Shanghai will operate three times a week and is part of an accelerated expansion in the Chinese market, with a 96% jump in the number of passengers within a year
Air India partners with WestJet to improve connections across Canada and the US via single-ticket itineraries. The agreement creates "meaningful new travel options" while "improving the end-to-end journey for travelers"
Etihad Airways enhances premium cabins on Mumbai and Delhi routes with A321LR and upgraded onboard experience. "This is a major upgrade on our flights that demonstrates our commitment to the strategically important Indian market"
Waiting times of hours, delayed takeoffs and passengers who missed their flights: European aviation organizations are demanding immediate flexibility in the operation of the new EES system, which has entered full operation on the continent
The company will offer a variety of cruises of up to 11 nights with new itineraries, overnight stops and popular destinations across Asia
German shipbuilder MEYER WERFT is planning to develop a fully electric cruise ship. Emissions will be reduced by 95%
easyJet launches a new Marrakech base with three aircraft, boosting Morocco capacity, jobs, and new routes across Europe. "We couldn’t be happier to launch our base in Morocco for our 20th year of operations in the country"
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
LaGuardia Airport closed after an Air Canada CRJ-900 aircraft collided with a fire truck on the runway. Police have opened an investigation. Reports: Several passengers injured
The New York Fire Department is reporting a large fire at the top of a tower in the heart of Manhattan, at the intersection of 43rd Street and Madison Avenue. Road closures and traffic delays are expected
The Paris flight will take off tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, on an Airbus A330. The round-trip flight between Sharm El Sheikh and New York is scheduled for March 6 on a HiFly Airbus A330, with a stop in Lisbon. All Arkia flights remain canceled until March 7, inclusive
US airlines are preparing for one of the busiest spring travel seasons on record, with 171 million passengers expected to fly between March and April. Carriers are adding more flights and millions of extra seats. Officials warn of the possibility of another federal government shutdown
New York City's emergency management agency warns of dangerous conditions, while flights from major airports are being delayed
Unusual snowstorm forces New York to shut down traffic, cancel schools, and suspend public services until Monday at noon New York time. The state of emergency will last five days unless lifted earlier. The storm is also expected to disrupt aviation operations
After a two-and-a-half-year absence due to the war, American Airlines is resuming operations on the New York-Tel Aviv route. In an exclusive interview with PassportNews, Simon Hawkins, the company's managing director of international sales, explains the considerations for the return, demand, and the vision ahead into the centennial year of the world's largest airline
The French flag carrier has announced the addition of up to 11 daily flights between Paris and New York, and a special addition to the Nice route, in honor of the upcoming Cannes Film Festival
The US authorities have issued a "blue" winter storm warning on the East Coast, which is expected to bring snow and sub-zero temperatures just before Christmas. Airports are warning of delays during the busiest days of the year
Forecasters are predicting light snow in the pre-dawn hours in the north of New York City, which will quickly fade into heavy rain. Authorities are preparing to prevent flooding and are urging residents to prepare in advance
