Starting October 2026: Etihad Airways will operate direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Luxembourg for the first time. All the details about the flights, frequencies, and the luxurious aircraft operating the new service
Greek airline Aegean Airlines has announced a discount offer of up to 50% on flights to and from Greece on selected dates. The promotion is valid for all direct and connecting flights to any global or domestic Greek destination, both one way and roundtrip
The first hospitality lounge at the iconic Sphere in Las Vegas has opened under the name "Delta SKY360 Club." What's in it and how can you enjoy it too? See the first photos from the luxury lounge that's not located inside an airport
In 2025, 34 million passengers passed through Greece's largest international airport, a significant increase over the previous year. There was also a jump in the number of passengers in December and an increase in the number of flights in the past year
The epicenter of the two earthquakes, with a magnitude of 4.8, was located in the Mediterranean Sea at a depth of about 10 kilometers. The sequence occurred early Thursday morning, at 03:50 and 04:25, respectively
About a week after the disaster in Crans-Montana, in which more than 40 people celebrating the New Year were killed, the government has declared a day of mourning; 37 countries and the European Union have been invited. This is what is expected to happen
The American airline has ordered 105 737-10s and five 787 Dreamliners, with an option for dozens more aircraft and plans to expand international operations to Europe and Asia by 2035
IATA's 2025 Global Passenger Survey shows a sharp increase in positive in-flight experiences, alongside an acceleration in the use of digital and biometrics. Weaknesses: Baggage processes, border checks, and connections
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
