France has launched Cable 1, a first-of-its-kind transportation project that will connect four cities in the Paris suburbs over a 4.5-kilometer stretch. The cable car will provide quiet, accessible, and fast transportation, with a frequency of less than 30 seconds between cars
After numerous emergency evacuations in which passengers disembarked from planes with their luggage, Willie Walsh, IATA's Director General, called the situation very worrying, emphasizing that nothing is more important than passengers' lives
The US Transportation Security Administration wrapped up one of the busiest holidays in its history with approximately 18 million passengers passing through airports in 6 days; one day broke the all-time record
BTP will trial Live Facial Recognition at busy London stations, testing how well it helps identify wanted suspects and how the public responds; on average, over three million daily journeys are made across Great Britain
IATA is requesting clarification and a solution from the government of Venezuela to ensure the continuity and safety of flights between the country and the rest of the world. The U.S. and Spain have issued warnings and suspended flights to the country
In a significant announcement during the Wizz Air President's visit to Israel, Israel's Transport Minister and Wizz Air's President, Joseph Váradi, revealed that teams will reconvene in January to finalize agreements aimed at reducing flight costs, increasing seat availability, and strengthening Ramon Airport while supporting Israeli airlines
A nationwide general strike in Italy is set to begin tonight, November 27, at 9:00 PM; the strike will affect trains, urban transportation, and flights. Passengers are asked to check official service schedules
Brussels Airport announces the expected suspension of all departing flights on November 26 due to a workers' strike. Cancellations are also possible for incoming flights; the strike may impact public transportation
According to a report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), 2024 was one of the most challenging years in recent decades for turbulence-related injuries. It also notes that out of 123 severely injured airplane passengers in the past decade, only one was wearing a seatbelt
An extensive, city-wide transit disruption is expected in Brussels from November 24-26 due to a strike; the metro, tram, and bus services will be affected, while airport staff walkouts threaten major flight cancellations
Metro lines, trams, and buses will now run through the night every weekend, boosting safety, tourism, and Athens’s appeal as a modern European capital
Airports report power supply restored with generator support; Metro almost fully operational; National rail service announces 50% train restoration in Madrid
