Up to $100,000 criminal penalties: FAA has banned drones at World Cup 2026 venues with heavy penalties. Pilots face strict rules while passengers should expect delays and busy airports
WHO update: The WHO says seven people became ill, including three deaths, in the hantavirus cluster on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Human-to-human transmission may have occurred, report specialists. "Based on the current information, including how hantavirus spreads, WHO assesses the risk to the global population from this event as low"
Singapore Airlines will roll out Starlink Wi-Fi from 2027, delivering faster, seamless in-flight connectivity across A350 and A380 aircraft for all passengers. SpaceX: "We are excited to bring Starlink on board Singapore Airlines"
Cruise alert: WHO is tracking a hantavirus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise, with one confirmed case, five suspected, and three deaths. Investigations and evacuations are underway. WHO: "We have informed our National Focal Points according to the International Health Regulations and a Disease Outbreak News for the public will be issued"
Aer Lingus is launching new routes to Nice, Oslo, and Asturias while restoring seasonal services and expanding its transatlantic network for summer 2026
After topping Cirium’s punctuality rankings, Scandinavian Airlines is launching a social media hunt offering a chance to win a unique historical flight experience
The "highest quality accolade": Korean Air remains among the world’s top airlines with a sixth consecutive 5-Star rating from Skytrax after detailed service audits. The certification "confirms the airline’s consistent focus on delivering a high-quality passenger experience"
Around 170 security staff at Glasgow Airport are voting on strike action, raising disruption risks during the World Cup and Commonwealth Games
China Eastern Airlines will begin direct Shanghai–Tbilisi services on July 15, 2026, marking its first route to Georgia and strengthening Eurasian connectivity. "The new route will serve as an efficient 'air bridge' for economic and trade cooperation"
Some 95,000 tickets have already been sold for the Eurovision Song Contest, with 42% of them purchased by an international audience from more than 70 countries around the world
