Heathrow Airport reports strong April transfer demand up 10% YoY, even as passenger numbers dip 5%. Cargo steady, highlighting resilience amid Middle East disruptions
May 11-13: European leaders, researchers, and industry experts gather in Varna for the ESPA HealthXchange Summit 2026, highlighting the future of health tourism, balneology, and longevity science
The US is airlifting 17 Americans from the MV Hondius after an Andes hantavirus outbreak, with two passengers placed in biocontainment units. One has tested mildly positive to PCR testing for the Andes hantavirus, and another is currently exhibiting mild symptoms
The airline is preparing for a large-scale summer season, with record activity of hundreds of thousands of flights and operational upgrades at its main hubs. Alongside the preparations, improvements in service and operations were reported in preparation for the highest demand season in its history
Evacuation under strict quarantine measures: The first passengers have disembarked from the MV Hondius as WHO teams coordinate rescue flights and epidemiological assessments in Spain. Here are the latest updates from the Spanish health ministry
Amid the escalation in the Middle East and fears of a shortage of jet fuel, the European Union and the European Aviation Safety Authority have issued special guidelines for the aviation industry. Companies have been warned of supply disruptions, received regulatory relief, but are prohibited from imposing retroactive fuel surcharges on passengers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 102 passengers and 13 crew fell ill with norovirus aboard Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess ship during its Southern Caribbean voyage. The incident follows a similar Norovirus outbreak on the cruise line's Star Princess ship in March
After it ended the 2025-26 finanial year breaking new records in terms of annual profit, revenues, and dividend, Emirates unveils the new design of its flagship aircraft, the Airbus A380, with a giant UAE flag flying over about half of the plane's surface: "A unifying symbol across society, a shared responsibility and pride in the nation’s strength and cohesion during recent challenges"
The SWISS Airbus A350 flying from Seoul to Zurich that made an emergency landing in Kazakhstan after a co-pilot suffered a medical issue onboard has finally returned to Zurich
More than 120 flights canceled: the Italian carrier has announced it will cancel 38% of all operations on May 11, 2026, amid a major national strike by air traffic control staff and ground staff. easyJet will also join the strike. All you need to know about affected airports and flights
