The airline group announced that it will exercise its option to increase its stake in ITA Airways from 41% to 90% in June. The transaction is expected to be completed in 2027, subject to regulatory approvals in Europe and the US
For the first time ever, Royal Jordanian has begun operating four weekly flights between Amman and Dallas, a new route that has become the airline's fifth destination in the United States
China Eastern will begin seasonal nonstop flights from Adelaide to Shanghai in June, with onward connections to major European cities. The new service will operate three times a week. The airline will also increase Barcelona-Shanghai frequencies to 10 flights/week
The airline will start operating the new routes to Venezuela and Colombia on July 22, 2026, improving connectivity between the Middle East and the Americas. Qatar becomes the first Gulf carrier to serve Venezuela, and the first airline to operate flights from the Middle East to Caracas and Bogotá Qatar Airways will serve over 160 global destinations this summer
After the landing of flight TK726 from Istanbul, smoke was detected in the area of the Airbus A330's undercarriage. The tower crews ordered an emergency evacuation, all passengers were rescued without injuries. The company believes a hydraulic hose malfunction caused the incident
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
The move will connect DAT passengers to Lufthansa's network of destinations via Munich and Frankfurt and includes routes in Germany, Austria and Hungary. The company is talking about a "significant milestone"
The unusual incident occurred during takeoff of a Frontier Airlines flight in Denver, when a person breached the security fence and reached the runway. The pilot immediately stopped the plane, but during the evacuation of the plane, 12 people were injured, including five who were taken to the hospital
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
SWISS, Qatar Airways, LATAM, and Korean Air were among the standout winners at the 2026 Onboard Hospitality Awards in Hamburg. From Starlink connectivity to premium dining and luxury amenity kits, airlines showcased top innovations. "This year’s awards were a true testament to the innovation and excellence in our industry"
