According to a report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), 2024 was one of the most turbulent years in recent decades. Only one of the 123 severely injured air passengers in the last decade was buckled in
It starts today: for a week, from November 25 to December 2, millions of passengers are expected to pass through US airports. On peak day, the Sunday after Thanksgiving, 3 million passengers will fly in one day
Romanian company Anima Wings will operate a full-service business class starting in May 2026 on the Bucharest-Milan route; tickets for the reinstated services are already available on the airline's website
Starting December 15, Qantas will prohibit using or charging power banks on flights as safety rules tighten due to rising lithium battery incidents; passengers may carry only two marked power banks
Romanian airline AnimaWings expands its network with new direct routes from Timisoara and Cluj-Napoca to Athens and Olbia, now available for online booking; “We continue to develop connections that bring our passengers' favorite destinations closer"
More than facial recognition at the terminal: Indonesian airports are first in the world to launch a corridor that allows passengers to pass without stopping or showing a passport; the Seamless Corridor will replace border controllers
Emirates leads airline connectivity with free Starlink WiFi, gradually equipping its fleet of 232 aircraft for seamless browsing and entertainment by 2027
Ryanair successfully introduced digital boarding passes for over 700 flights by 1:00 PM on the first day, with 98% of passengers using digital passes and others receiving printed passes for free
Ryanair passengers on the low-cost carrier are now required to use the company's app for check-in and boarding, and can no longer download and print a paper ticket
United praised employees for keeping passengers informed and satisfied as the FAA cut flights during the U.S. government shutdown; CEO: "Never been prouder to be on this team."
With three more foreign airlines (LOT, Wizz Air, and Air Europa) resuming flights to Israel last weekend, Ben Gurion Airport sees a rise in passenger traffic, with the trend expected to continue this week
