Multiple strikes across Italy will disrupt rail services in Milan and Florence on May 4-5, 2026, while a major aviation walkout involving easyJet and airport staff looms on May 11. Everything you need to know, including hours and affected airports and regions
The "highest quality accolade": Korean Air remains among the world’s top airlines with a sixth consecutive 5-Star rating from Skytrax
Data from the International Air Transport Association reveal that, in March 2026, global flight demand increased very moderately, while passenger traffic in the Middle East declined sharply by more than 60%. IATA CEO: "Over the next months we could see shortages in parts of the world "
Today: The International Association of Public Transport has launched an initiative to promote sustainable transport and urban mobility worldwide. The brand new global celebration will be held every year on April 17, as a reminder of the "essential role that public transport plays in our lives and our cities"
A celebration of futuristic transportation: Dubai has completed construction of the world's first flying taxi station, part of a network of stations planned for the city. The station is expected to serve approximately 170,000 passengers per year
Airbus trials AI-powered catering with Virgin Atlantic to reduce onboard food waste and improve efficiency. Roughly 20% of the waste comes from untouched food and beverages
In time for another round of Easter travel: TAROM outlines why baggage can be delayed or lost, what passengers should do, and how compensation is handled under international rules
Are flights without physical documents closer than ever? The International Air Transport Association (IATA) refers to international biometric trials conducted to create a "future of seamless airport transit through biometric identification and digital wallets" - implementation is subject to government decisions
Italy’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has announced a series of four-hour strikes and stoppages involving airport staff, security, air traffic control workers, and bus services on April 10. Other strikes affecting aviation, rail, and public transport from April 11 to 19, causing major travel disruption in multiple cities and regions
Alongside the increase in global flight demand in February 2026, the International Air Transport Association's report shows that high fuel costs and geopolitical uncertainty are already causing the growth forecast to collapse. IATA CEO: "It is impossible to quantify the full impact"
