Passport Magazine

From new routes to Phuket and Punta Cana to enhanced La Première cabins, Air France focuses on expansion and luxury for its 2025–26 winter schedule

flydubai signs new interline deals with airlines in Europe and Asia, offering passengers access to over 300 destinations worldwide with seamless connectivity

Record move at BTS: first-ever domestic route, 11 new international destinations, and two more based aircraft; CEO targets 3-4 million passengers in 2026

Wizz Air's growth continues with five fresh Bratislava routes to Tel Aviv, Warsaw, Larnaca, Tuzla, and Chisinau; the carrier recently connected Podgorica to 12 big European cities

Virgin Atlantic’s 787 Dreamliners are getting a major upgrade via a new partnership with Boeing and Starlink; the airline will offer high-speed, streaming-quality Wi-Fi on board

Lufthansa and CityLine have renewed their EU-certified EMAS status, celebrating 25 years of environmental progress with new fuel-saving and waste-reduction measures

Starting December 1, Etihad adds a fifth daily flight between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi, boosting weekly service to 35 and expanding access to Asian routes. Bangkok fares start at $972

Virgin Atlantic announces major change in leadership: CEO Shai Weiss will step down after 7 years, with Corneel Koster set to take over and guide the airline’s next chapter

U.S. President Donald Trump announces severe countermeasures, including 100% tariffs and export restrictions, after China declares sweeping trade restrictions effective November 1

Etihad debuted its first route to Ethiopia with two daily flights, amid the activation of a groundbreaking joint venture with Ethiopian Airlines meant to enhance connectivity between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia