Passenger Traffic

Emirates SkyCargo has become the first airline cargo carrier to deploy a converted Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter aircraft

A pilot for one of the major US airlines reported that, while landing at JFK, his passenger plane hit a drone. Despite the report, an initial FAA inspection found no damage to the plane

A friend told him it was OK: TSA finds two live smoke grenades in a passenger's checked luggage at Indianapolis Airport, one of them in a peanut butter jar

Passenger air taxis may still be a few years away, but the FAA has taken another major step by launching a dedicated research facility for next-generation aircraft

Rome Fiumicino Airport has once again been named Europe's Best Airport in the 40+ million passenger category, marking its eighth win since 2018

The Spanish airline has become the first in the country to offer its passengers free high-speed Wi-Fi in all classes of service

Extreme heat across Spain is impacting airport operations, with the national weather agency warning of temperatures above 40°C in several key travel regions

The new complex in Terminal 2 includes a huge balcony overlooking the runways, work and rest areas, and premium services

The low-cost giant claims that the new regulations will require airlines to offer higher prices that include additional hand luggage, even though it says most passengers prefer to fly at a basic, cheaper fare

After 13 years of negotiations, the EU has reached a landmark deal to strengthen passenger rights, simplify compensation claims, and improve protections

The Portuguese airline opened 2026 with a sharp improvement in results and an increase in demand for North and South American routes, but warns about the rest of the year

Greek airline SKY express posted major growth in early 2026, with passenger traffic, revenue and international operations all rising sharply

Ryanair posted record annual profits and carried over 208 million passengers despite Boeing delivery delays and rising fuel concerns

Heathrow Airport reports strong April transfer demand up 10% YoY, even as passenger numbers dip 5%. Cargo steady, highlighting resilience amid Middle East disruptions

Wizz Air carried 6.63 million passengers in April 2026, up 22% year-on-year, while load factor dipped slightly to 88.9%. The airline also improved its CO₂ efficiency

Ryanair reports 19.3 million passengers in April 2026, marking a 5% increase as demand for European travel continues to grow. The airline has also opened bookings for new flights to Palermo from Prague Airport, starting in October

ACI report: Global airports see steady growth across passengers, cargo, and aircraft movements. Atlanta was the busiest airport last year, followed by Dubai and Tokyo Haneda. The top 10 busiest airports in total passengers account for 9% of the global passenger traffic

Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) has announced an increase in passenger traffic in March, alongside a drop in the number of flights and a dramatic decrease in the amount of flown cargo

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"

Fraport Greece airports have reported a significant increase in activity in February. Thessaloniki Airport led the growth with a 7.1% rise in passenger numbers, while Santorini jumped 27% thanks to domestic traffic