Condor launches three new flights connecting Frankfurt to Barcelona, Venice, and Budapest. "We are continuously expanding our European route network and this summer already offer our guests connections to 13 city destinations across Europe"
UK Department for Transport unveils measures to cut last-minute flight cancellations and help airlines plan stable summer schedules. "This legislation will give airlines the tools to adjust flights in good time if they need to, which helps protect passengers and businesses"
Brussels Airport faces growing backlash as passengers report daily two-hour queues. Officials are urged to act before peak summer travel worsens delays. The airport is bracing for a new strike on May 12, 2026
Vasil Levski Sofia Airport celebrates 20 years of Wizz Air base with record summer 2026 capacity and over 25 million passengers carried. Wizz: "This anniversary highlights our long-term commitment to Bulgaria"
Aer Lingus is launching new routes to Nice, Oslo, and Asturias while restoring seasonal services and expanding its transatlantic network for summer 2026
Air Serbia has launched a new Belgrade–Santorini service, flying twice weekly in summer 2026, expanding its growing network across Greece
Around 170 security staff at Glasgow Airport are voting on strike action, raising disruption risks during the World Cup and Commonwealth Games
Travel demand across Europe is at its highest level since 2020, but travellers are cutting budgets, shortening trips, and choosing destinations more carefully. President of the European Travel Commission: "The continued strength in travel intentions for this spring and summer shows that Europeans remain highly motivated to travel, even in a more complex global environment"
Lufthansa Group is reducing operations on unprofitable routes in Frankfurt and Munich, and expanding operations in Zurich, Vienna and Brussels. The move is expected to save tens of thousands of tons of jet fuel
Jet2 brings forward Nice flights from Manchester for MIPIM 2027, adding extra services to meet demand from business travelers and holidaymakers
