During a recent visit to Israel, Air Canada announced the appointment of Shmuel Cohen to replace Ruth Ben-Tzur, who retired from the manager position. Rocky Lo, Air Canada's international sales manager, told PassportNews: "Proud to announce Shmule as Ruth's successor, will continue to lead the Israeli market"
The flight control malfunction in Greece that lasted almost 12 hours caused baggage claim delays at multiple airports. As of this morning, the country reports a return to full routine with no flight delays
The Hungarian airline announced the opening of a new route to Chania, Crete: "We are not just launching a flight; we are opening a new, accessible bridge to the heart of the Aegean Sea, bringing Greece even closer"
Cirium's report for 2025 has revealed the coveted title of "The World's Most Punctual Airline"; Aeromexico leads Cirium’s 2025 rankings, followed by Saudia and SAS, based on flights departing within 15 minutes of schedule
Taiwan was shaken by a strong 6.0 magnitude earthquake with the epicenter in the south of the island. The tremor was also felt well in the north and the capital city of Taipei. Reports of an unusual duration of the tremor: "30 seconds"
Italy's competition authority is seeking more than a quarter of a billion euros from low-cost carrier Ryanair for an "abusive strategy" that allegedly harms consumers' ability to purchase airline tickets through agents and online. The company's response: "Previous rulings were ignored, they are acting under pressure from travel agencies"
OAG data shows routes in Asia overwhelmingly led global air traffic in 2025, while international rankings were also dominated by short-haul Asian flights. The Jeju–Seoul Gimpo route topped OAG’s 2025 list with 14.4 million seats
Turkish airline Pegasus Airlines, which recently acquired Czech Airlines and Smartwings, has signed another strategic move, becoming the official airline of Chelsea Football Club. The transaction amounts were not disclosed
Drama in the skies over Turkey: A Falcon 50 aircraft, which was on its way to Tripoli, attempted to make an emergency landing at Ankara airport, but lost contact and crashed. The aircraft was found in the airport area with five passengers on board, including the Libyan Chief of Staff
The US authorities have issued a "blue" winter storm warning on the East Coast, which is expected to bring snow and sub-zero temperatures just before Christmas. Airports are warning of delays during the busiest days of the year
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."
Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated a new 5,500-square-meter lounge at its home port in Addis Ababa, showing "unwavering commitment to deliver an end-to-end, world-class hospitality". The company is also running a year-end sale to a variety of global destinations
Before the end of 2025, Greece's tourism minister announced that the year would set a record for the country's tourism. The latest figures speak about a significant increase of almost 10% in revenue compared to 2024
Biometric tourism is expanding: Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has developed hotel check-in technology that allows guests to bypass the front desk and unlock their rooms with a smartphone. Are digital car rentals coming next?
Salam Air has announced its first route to Austria, set to open in June 2026. All the details about the company, the aircraft that will operate the flights, and their far-reaching vision
After a particularly successful year at London's Heathrow Airport, all eyes are on the upcoming upgrades scheduled for 2026, at a total cost of $1.7 billion. The aviation hub with the most accurate flight times in Europe will significantly increase passenger experience
UAE-based airline Emirates is introducing a series of innovations for first-class passengers to improve sleep, along with new luxury toiletries and an upgraded audio system
Just ahead of 2026, US President Donald Trump announced the 250th anniversary of independence would be celebrated with a fair, sports games, and a Triumphal Arch, as "we are the only major place without a Triumphal Arch, a beautiful Triumphal Arc, one like in Paris"
Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air continues to expand its operations, announcing 10 new routes in Europe; most will open for the 2026 summer season
The United States Secretary of Homeland Security announced that the DV1 Program, also known as the Green Card Lottery, will be halted "to ensure that no more Americans are harmed by this destructive program"
