The new design combines advanced technology, increased comfort and a personalized flight experience in all classes of service, including business suites with closing doors and free high-speed Wi-Fi
TAP Air Portugal will operate five new weekly flights to the Greek capital starting in July, as part of the expansion of its destination network
Rimini, Rhodes, and Varna join the low-cost airline's destinations from Poland, with launch promotions and tickets already available for sale
The OMNY payment system, which will completely replace the MetroCard, will also go live on AirTrain JFK, with an emphasis on contactless payment and a clear recommendation to use public transportation
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"
Air France and SNCF expand their "Train + Air" service that allows passengers to combine a flight and OUIGO train in a single booking, with a connection to 27 stations and a seamless transfer to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
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
Lufthansa is expanding its "Century Fleet" with two aircraft in the festive livery, a specially designed A320neo and an A350-900. The narrow-body aircraft's first destination: Larnaca, Cyprus
Emirates is expanding operations between Dubai and Manila, announcing it will operate a larger number of flights on the route than before, allowing passengers to enjoy greater flexibility
Instead of a flat tax for all tourists, the city council is proposing a tiered model: tourists in luxury hotels will pay more, while those staying in hostels and rental apartments will receive a discount. Who will pay double and who is completely exempt from the payment?
Passport Group concludes a landmark year, marking 30 years of innovation, influence and industry leadership, while unveiling a forward-looking strategic vision to continue shaping the future of tourism and aviation with a strong focus on digital transformation, content-driven travel, and the clear sense that the first three decades were only the beginning. The year-end celebration brought together key leaders and senior executives from the tourism industry, in partnership with Hilton worldwide
Adi Azoulay, Chairman and Owner of Passport Group, received the honorable "International Businessman of the Year 2025" title from the Israeli Ambassadors Club. Azoulay: "Conveying the Israeli story to hundreds of thousands every day"
Israel's aviation and tourism leaders joined Passport Group to light the first Chanukah candle, unveil new Passport Group initiatives, and explore 2025 trends
