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A disposable BBQ is believed to have sparked a grass fire in Mitcham, prompting eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters to respond

From September 21, China Southern will fly daily from Delhi to Guangzhou, with onward connections to Sydney, Melbourne and four more cities

Delhi Airport has strengthened security ahead of India’s Independence Day on August 15, warning passengers that enhanced screening may cause longer processing times

Newark Airport has unveiled new Surface Movement Radar as part of a $30 million modernization program designed to improve safety and operations

The warm season brought Dublin Airport to a historic high, with a 2.3% increase in passenger numbers compared to July last year

The UK FCDO warns travelers in Italy to use pedestrian crossings and stay alert as heavy traffic and turning cars pose safety risks

Air India advises passengers flying August 10-20 to arrive early as enhanced security measures could mean longer airport checks

A new wildfire has erupted southeast of Athens as strong winds fuel the flames and Greece issues very high fire risk warnings for Tuesday, August 11

The World Health Organization warns eclipse viewers that improper eye protection can cause permanent damage, urging travelers to use certified solar viewing equipment

Qatar Airways warns travelers about fraudulent accounts impersonating the airline and requesting passwords, OTPs, banking details and other sensitive information

Major global carriers have started to resume suspended flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Tel Aviv, and other important hubs in the Middle East. Which airlines have already started flying again and which ones will follow next? Get all the updates as they happen

Iranian political figure Amir Abbas Fakhravar, in a special interview with PassportNews: "You can be optimistic and dream about Israeli trips to Tehran and Iranian tourists who will come to visit Israel"

The global airline industry is set to see profits cut in half in 2026, according to IATA, as Middle East disruptions and surging fuel prices sharply increase costs and squeeze margins worldwide

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 "

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"

The Travel & Tourism sector in the Middle East is losing apprixmately $600 million a day, says the WTTC. "Clear communication, strong coordination between the public and private sectors, and measures that reinforce safety and stability", a must

Kuwait announced that several fuel tanks at its airport have been damaged, but no casualties have been reported. Less than two weeks ago, similar damage occurred at Dubai airport. Kuwait's Civil Aviation authority sent a protest letter to the ICAO

Kyriakos Kotsogoulos, Deputy Governor of the Island of Crete, in a special interview with PassportNews: "When compared to last year's orders, we see a clear decline." And the optimistic forecast for the summer: "Everyone is working towards a good, quiet summer"

The Department of State is warning American citizens around the world, especially in the Middle East, of increased security risks. Among other things, concerns about the closure of airspace and attacks on American facilities

The European Aviation Safety Agency warns of threats from missiles and air defense systems and recommends avoiding flying in certain areas