Taiwan was shaken by a strong 6.0 magnitude earthquake with the epicenter in the south of the island. The tremor was also felt well in the north and the capital city of Taipei. Reports of an unusual duration of the tremor: "30 seconds"
Italy's competition authority is seeking more than a quarter of a billion euros from low-cost carrier Ryanair for an "abusive strategy" that allegedly harms consumers' ability to purchase airline tickets through agents and online. The company's response: "Previous rulings were ignored, they are acting under pressure from travel agencies"
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air continues to announce new destinations at a rapid pace, with new connections from Tirana, Palma de Mallorca, and Rome to popular destinations on the list
OAG data shows routes in Asia overwhelmingly led global air traffic in 2025, while international rankings were also dominated by short-haul Asian flights. The Jeju–Seoul Gimpo route topped OAG’s 2025 list with 14.4 million seats
Drama in the skies over Turkey: A Falcon 50 aircraft, which was on its way to Tripoli, attempted to make an emergency landing at Ankara airport, but lost contact and crashed. The aircraft was found in the airport area with five passengers on board, including the Libyan Chief of Staff
The "Berlin" Dreamliner has arrived in Frankfurt, celebrating 100 years of Lufthansa with a bold crane design and commemorative markings. The airline will celebrate its centennial next year with a fleet of six aircraft
Air France is bringing back six classic 1967 posters by Georges Mathieu, available now online and at a Paris pop-up store for collectors and travelers
MSC Magnifica has completed a fast-track refurbishment in Malta, preparing the ship for Mediteranean cruises and a 2026 world voyage; the 15-year-old ship has completed one of MSC’s biggest recent refurbishments, with new dining options and premium spaces debuting this winter
Rome's Fiumicino Airport (Fiumicino-Da Vinci) has reached 50 million passengers a year for the first time in its history. "A moment we are proud of, and one we want to celebrate today with everyone who made it possible."
Norwegian Cruise Line has rolled out more than 370 sailings worldwide for winter 2027, bringing back Free at Sea Plus, offering longer port stays and more onboard perks, including premium drinks, Starbucks beverages, and streaming WiFi
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
