The Istanbul-Barcelona flight landed as scheduled, but El Prat Airport activated emergency protocols due to a bomb threat on the plane, which later turned out to be a hoax. Company spokesman: "Efforts have begun to identify the passenger in question and take legal action"
As of January 15, 2026, the use and charging of backup batteries during flights on the Lufthansa and SWISS Group is prohibited, including a limit of two batteries per passenger and storage only in hand luggage. What about other airlines?
A crane collapsed during work on a railway project and hit a passing passenger train. Three carriages were severely damaged, one of which caught fire. Rescue forces are working in difficult conditions to rescue passengers, with initial reports of at least 4 dead and about 30 injured, but reports are talking about dozens of dead and a much higher number of injured
On the path to establishing Cyprus as a year-round tourist destination: Larnaca and Paphos ports conclude 2025 with a historic record in passenger traffic, double-digit growth, strengthening of the winter season and deepening of air connectivity
In 2025, 34 million passengers passed through Greece's largest international airport, a significant increase over the previous year. There was also a jump in the number of passengers in December and an increase in the number of flights in the past year
IATA's 2025 Global Passenger Survey shows a sharp increase in positive in-flight experiences, alongside an acceleration in the use of digital and biometrics. Weaknesses: Baggage processes, border checks, and connections
The Mexican Navy has rescued a passenger who fell from a Viking Cruises ship during a cruise. "The rescue operations reaffirm the commitment of the Mexican Navy, which acts as a coast guard, to protecting human life at sea."
Rome's Fiumicino Airport (Fiumicino-Da Vinci) has reached 50 million passengers a year for the first time in its history. "A moment we are proud of, and one we want to celebrate today with everyone who made it possible."
Etihad's passenger numbers reached an all-time high in November, marking a 28% rise from last year. The figures were boosted by new destinations and a growing fleet. "These results demonstrate the hard work of our teams"
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
