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Singapore Airlines has been named the World’s Best Airline at the 2026 Skytrax Awards, taking the top title for the sixth time. Which other airlines stood out?

New York City will face drone restrictions during the UN General Assembly as the Secret Service, FAA and local police enforce temporary airspace rules

Lufthansa has won the Skytrax 2026 award for World’s Best First Class Onboard Dining after a survey of 24.8 million travelers

Air France’s La Première cabin has been named the world’s best First Class at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards in London

Visiting London this weekend? The Millwall vs West Ham derby could mean busier trains, crowds and extra police activity around The Den and South Bermondsey

Royal Caribbean research finds 74% of travelers across five Asian markets are interested in exploring multiple European destinations on one vacation

The Czech Competition Authority has conditionally approved the €154 million deal, but the decision is not yet final

Charleroi Airport warns that further Skeyes strike action could disrupt flights, urging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport

Emirates Skywards members can earn double Miles on eligible Emirates and flydubai flights booked from September 15 to 30 for travel through November

The Federal Aviation Administration is awarding $1.1 billion in grants to 280 airports for runway, terminal and safety upgrades, including new vehicle tracking technology

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