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Greek airline SKY express posted major growth in early 2026, with passenger traffic, revenue and international operations all rising sharply

During the flight en route from Newark to Guatemala, the passenger tried to open the plane's door and attacked another passenger

A passenger flight from Egypt to St Petersburg was diverted to Helsinki overnight as the Russian airport was temporarily closed

Dubai International Airport maintained its global status after recording a record 95.2 million passenger traffic in 2025, connecting more than 260 destinations worldwide

Maldivian Airlines launches historic, nonstop flights between Melbourne and Malé, giving Australians easier access to one of the most sought-after vacation destinations on the planet

Ryanair posted record annual profits and carried over 208 million passengers despite Boeing delivery delays and rising fuel concerns

Istanbul continues to solidify its position as one of the world's most important aviation hubs, while other airports in Europe are recording sharp and surprising increases in the number of passengers. Which one jumped over 4,000%?

Aena airports handled 28.3 million passengers in April, up 3.7% year on year, while the operator also denied a false hantavirus warning at Tenerife South. Also: the group confirms there is no installed hantavirus warning sign at Tenerife South Airport, "it is a hoax"

One Spanish passenger isolated at Gómez Ulla Hospital has tested positive for hantavirus after previously testing "provisionally positive" upon arrival. Spain's Secretary of State for Health said that the imposed protection measures were "greater than what might be considered for a contact". HSC update on U.S. citizen: "inconclusive, and subsequently negative"

German aviation group Lufthansa has ordered 10 Airbus A350-900 and 10 Boeing 787-9. The aicraft will enter service between 2032 and 2034 as part of a plan to renew its fleet and reduce pollutant emissions

The company accuses key European countries, including France, Germany, Spain and Italy, of a lack of preparation regarding the implementation of the new border control system (EES); passengers are missing flights due to long queues

From baggage fees to fuel surcharges, airlines across Europe and beyond are quietly increasing costs again in 2026. Here is what you need to keep an eye on

The low-cost airline is once again attacking the UK's air traffic control authority, claiming ongoing management failures and staff shortages, alongside distributing a dividend of £171 million. "Over 133,000 Ryanair passengers suffered avoidable NATS ATC delays"

The company is upgrading the flight experience with new meals, a Michelin chef and a menu adapted for long flights. All the details about the new dishes and the upgraded drinks menu

Air India plans global routes from Varanasi under India’s hub-and-spoke model, offering a "tremendous boost to international travelers from India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities by cutting down travel time, while making travel seamless and convenient”

The new service, available during the booking process, will allow passengers to book an alternative flight in the event of a cancellation or delay, even with other companies

American Airlines has upgraded its mobile app, introducing a new design and enhanced management of all flight services in one place, including airport navigation, booking changes and real-time benefits

The group is launching Economy Basic on short and medium routes. Only a personal bag is included; trolleys require an additional fee. Light fare tickets can be changed for a fee

The temporary move at Schiphol in Amsterdam was announced to deal with the sharp increase in fuel prices, in light of the situation in the Middle East, the tax reduction will only apply to day flights until the end of March 2027

Etihad Airways will introduce its Quiet Cabins concept from May 1, aiming to reduce onboard noise and create a more peaceful travel experience on select next-generation aircraft. The airline has also inked a new frequent flyer partnership with India's largest hotel company