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AI travel planners, smart booking apps, and personalized trip tools are transforming how people travel in 2026. Here’s what you’ll actually use

"Booking closed": Skybus has ended its London Gatwick–Newquay route early due to rising fuel costs and weak demand, highlighting growing pressure on regional airlines. "It is neither environmentally nor financially viable to continue operating with reduced demand”

The young Romanian airline Anima Wings has entered the Greek market, opening routes between Athens and the cities of Cluj-Napoca and Timisoara. All the details

Ryanair has opened a new aircraft base in Tirana, adding routes, jobs, and expanding its presence in Albania’s fast-growing aviation market. "Ryanair’s record 2026 growth at Tirana will deliver 44 routes, and 4 million passengers"

Barcelona has doubled its tourist tax from April 2026, with visitors now paying up to €12 per night as authorities aim to fund housing and tourism policies

United Airlines introduces real-time TSA wait times in its app, helping travelers at major U.S. hubs better plan security screening and reduce uncertainty. The new feature will let passengers know what to expect and help them better plan their trip

The company is strengthening its offering in line with the seasons and high demand. Approximately 74 flights will be added between May and September, covering 11 popular destinations

Important update: Qatar Airways is expanding operations as its Doha network recovers, with flights reaching over 120 destinations and gradual schedule rebuilds through 2026. "Our teams are doing everything within the current constraints to ensure our passengers reach their destinations. ""

The low-cost airline Eurowings, part of the Lufthansa Group, is expanding its route network from Berlin Airport, launching direct flights to Europe's most desirable capitals and announcing new vacation destinations alongside increased frequencies

Aviation associations ACI EUROPE and A4E warn of long lines at entry points to European countries due to tightened border controls. Fears of even heavier congestion during Easter linger, coinciding with the end of the test period, after which the system will not be able to be stopped during rush hours