Are flights without physical documents closer than ever? The International Air Transport Association (IATA) refers to international biometric trials conducted to create a "future of seamless airport transit through biometric identification and digital wallets" - implementation is subject to government decisions
United Airlines will open a route between its home port in Newark and Split, Croatia, at the end of this month (April 2026), marking the first route ever by an American company to land in the resort city
Don't miss a single goal: Between June 11 and July 19, Singapore Airlines passengers will be able to watch live World Cup football broadcasts via the company's in-flight entertainment system
The month of March, which saw a continuation of the war in the Middle East started in February, saw a slowdown in growth in activity at Athens International Airport compared to previous months. Meanwhile, preparations continue to expand the airport for future demand
The German airline is marking its centennial with a special day of events, including celebratory flights that will recreate the historic inaugural routes from Berlin and an event attended by hundreds of guests
The American airline giant is also launching tiered pricing categories in premium classes, including flexible options, seat selection and personalized ancillary services
Thessaloniki Airport will be upgraded with an advanced solar park, expected to provide a significant portion of its electricity consumption and reduce carbon emissions by 30%
Norwegian Cruise Line Vice President Kevin Bubolz talks in a special interview with PassportNews about the innovations on the Luna ship that was launched last week, and about upgrading the entertainment concept to levels never seen before
A passenger was stopped on her way to a Caribbean island after airport security found a gun during automatic baggage screening. The passenger was taken into custody. See a full list of items that are absolutely forbidden to fly in suitcases or hand luggage
The young Romanian airline Anima Wings has entered the Greek market, opening routes between Athens and the cities of Cluj-Napoca and Timisoara. All the details
Greek residents and tourists in many areas of the country have received "CB alerts" (also known as "personal messages") on their cell phones due to the storm hitting the country. These are messages that look and sound like advance warnings of missiles
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 low-cost airline Eurowings, part of the Lufthansa Group, is expanding its route network from Berlin Airport, launching direct flights to Europe's most desirable capitals and announcing new vacation destinations alongside increased frequencies
Spring is already here and the clocks have even been changed to daylight saving time, but right now a storm is coming to Greece that is expected to be no less powerful than those of the height of winter, in many areas across the country. Authorities have issued special warnings to residents, including danger to life, electrocution from lightning, and instructions for drivers
A White House spokeswoman announced that after disagreements between Republicans and Democrats that led to non-payment and employee absences, a compromise was reached "thanks to President Donald J. Trump's decisive leadership"
Aviation associations ACI EUROPE and A4E warn of long lines at entry points to European countries due to tightened border controls. Fears of even heavier congestion during Easter linger, coinciding with the end of the test period, after which the system will not be able to be stopped during rush hours
An £18 million project has been completed in just five months of night work at London Luton Airport: the runway has been extended, lighting systems have been replaced with energy-efficient ones and a new weather sensor has been installed. All without disrupting passengers or aircraft
Flying to Greece soon? The new entry and exit system has come into effect, which means airports are now collecting biometric data from passengers from countries outside the European Union. Expect border check delays in the near future
To celebrate Earth Hour, takeoffs and landings at the Greek capital's airport will be halted for an hour. In addition, the lights in the airport complex will be dimmed and information activities for passengers will be intensified, as part of an ongoing commitment to promoting green energy
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
