Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have moved to a shared booking system, aimed at improving travel across both brands. Highlights: unified airport lounges, complimentary drinks, and alphabetical boarding. "Credit to our teams who have worked for more than a year on this milestone that removes friction"
April 22 is International Earth Day, a large-scale event celebrating our planet with a series of activities aimed at protecting the environment, raising awareness, and calling for joint action to protect natural resources. More than 10,000 global events will join the celebrations. "Every action strengthens the movement"
SriLankan Airlines increases Colombo–Melbourne flights to 10 weekly from August 2026, improving connectivity between Sri Lanka and Australia
Jet2 brings forward Nice flights from Manchester for MIPIM 2027, adding extra services to meet demand from business travelers and holidaymakers
After delays: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has announced it will begin the full systems testing of the much-anticipated SkyLink. "Guests can expect to see the train running 24/7"
Qatar: Airlines have resumed flights at Hamad International Airport as of April 21, 2026. Passengers are advised to check schedules for updates and bookings
Libya’s Medsky Airways has added Madrid to its growing European network with new direct flights from Tripoli starting today, April 21, 2026
SriLankan Airlines has partnered with flynas to boost travel between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia, offering smoother connections across domestic and global routes. SriLankan: "Strengthening ties through shared skies and enhanced connections"
Air passengers in the Netherlands will face major tax increases by 2027, with long-haul flights rising up to 140% and family costs sharply higher
Rare precautionary megaquake alert: the FCDO has issued a warning regarding the 7.7 earthquake that struck Japan yesterday, April 20, 2026, informing citizens of the increased risk of strong quakes occurring in the coming week
London faces a major two-part Tube strike on April 21 and 23, followed by a bus strike scheduled on Friday, April 24. Heathrow routes will be affected. Passengers have been urged to plan ahead
Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed a new order for six Boeing 787-9 jets, boosting long-haul expansion and cargo capacity from Addis Ababa. On April 8, 2026, the airline celebrated 80 years of service
American Airlines is celebrating 100 years with a sweepstakes offering 100,000 AAdvantage miles to 100 winners. Members can enter daily or boost their chances with new bookings
China Eastern Airlines launches new Vienna–Xi’an route with 3 weekly flights using A330-200. Service begins April 20, boosting Europe–China links
British Airways has begun nonstop flights between St. Louis and London Heathrow, marking its 27th US destination and expanding transatlantic connectivity. "London signifies the dawn of a new era for international travelers"
After 46 years: Guernsey Airport welcomed the inaugural flight from British Airways to London Heathrow Airport, launching a new daily service between the two airports
Fast-track airport services are helping passengers skip long queues and save up to an hour at security. Here’s how they work and when they're worth it
€500 might not sound like much in 2026, but in travel terms, it can still go surprisingly far, if you know where to go and how to spend it
Today: The International Association of Public Transport has launched an initiative to promote sustainable transport and urban mobility worldwide. The brand new global celebration will be held every year on April 17, as a reminder of the "essential role that public transport plays in our lives and our cities"
ACI report: Global airports see steady growth across passengers, cargo, and aircraft movements. Atlanta was the busiest airport last year, followed by Dubai and Tokyo Haneda. The top 10 busiest airports in total passengers account for 9% of the global passenger traffic
