Operational Costs

London Luton Airport was affected by severe storms, flash flooding and a lightning strike that caused flight suspensions, delays and access problems

Zurich Airport handled 3.33 million passengers in July as strong summer demand met thunderstorms, airspace restrictions and flight delays

easyJet is rolling out digital refueling with i6 Group, a move expected to cut fuel waste, save 10,000 tons of CO₂ and eliminate 600,000 paper sheets yearly

Cluj International Airport set a new record with 23 aircraft parked simultaneously as 91,393 passengers traveled through during its busiest week

Airlines are using data, benchmarking and operational improvements to cut fuel consumption as rising energy prices threaten already narrow profit margins

Wizz Air will station a new A321neo aircraft at the Brasov base that will open in December. The airline will also launch four new routes and extend the Nuremberg service

American Airlines briefly halted all flights on Tuesday evening after a technology issue affected connectivity across some of its systems

The Ukrainian airline increases flight operations for peak season, focusing on both regular and charter flights while prioritizing safety and regulations

IATA has introduced new recommendations to help airlines improve the in-cabin pet travel experience from booking through arrival

Saudia recorded the world's highest on-time performance in June with a 92.38% on-time performance. Europe and North America saw sharp operational declines

From baggage fees to fuel surcharges, airlines across Europe and beyond are quietly increasing costs again in 2026. Here is what you need to keep an eye on