The Canadian airline WestJet, which received severe criticism for cramping its planes and adding a new row of seats, announced the additional row will be removed: "The airline will return to its prior standard seat pitch"
Romania's flag carrier introduces Apple Wallet boarding passes for iOS users, part of broader efforts to improve mobile and online passenger services. Android users have until February 15, 2026, to add their boarding passes
An Iryo high-speed train derailed in the Cordoba area, crossed into the opposite lane and collided with a Renfe train. Carriages carrying hundreds of passengers crashed, killing dozens and leaving over 100 passengers injured. Major train lines between Madrid and Andalusia were shut down; investigation underway
More than 20cm of snow from a major winter storm disrupted operations at Toronto Pearson Airport, prompting delays and passenger advisories from Air Canada and airport officials
The Istanbul-Barcelona flight landed as scheduled, but El Prat Airport activated emergency protocols due to a bomb threat on the plane, which later turned out to be a hoax. Company spokesman: "Efforts have begun to identify the passenger in question and take legal action"
As of January 15, 2026, the use and charging of backup batteries during flights on the Lufthansa and SWISS Group is prohibited, including a limit of two batteries per passenger and storage only in hand luggage. What about other airlines?
A crane collapsed during work on a railway project and hit a passing passenger train. Three carriages were severely damaged, one of which caught fire. Rescue forces are working in difficult conditions to rescue passengers, with initial reports of at least 4 dead and about 30 injured, but reports are talking about dozens of dead and a much higher number of injured
The US aviation giant will purchase 30 787-10 aircraft, the model used by United Airlines, to improve fuel efficiency, replace less fuel-efficient aircraft, and enhance the passenger experience. Delivery: in the next decade
February will bring fresh menu options for American Airlines passengers; the giant will serve non-alcoholic IPA beer for the first time and revamp its food menus in various classes on domestic and international flights
On the path to establishing Cyprus as a year-round tourist destination: Larnaca and Paphos ports conclude 2025 with a historic record in passenger traffic, double-digit growth, strengthening of the winter season and deepening of air connectivity
More than 37 million passengers passed through Fraport-operated airports in Greece in 2025, marking a 3% increase compared to the previous year. Numbers for the most successful airports: 7 million passengers in Rhodes and almost 8 million in Thessaloniki
