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
Air India partners with WestJet to improve connections across Canada and the US via single-ticket itineraries. The agreement creates "meaningful new travel options" while "improving the end-to-end journey for travelers"
Etihad Airways enhances premium cabins on Mumbai and Delhi routes with A321LR and upgraded onboard experience. "This is a major upgrade on our flights that demonstrates our commitment to the strategically important Indian market"
Qatar Airways will expand its summer network with more flights, routes, and flexibility for travelers from June through September 2026
easyJet launches a new Marrakech base with three aircraft, boosting Morocco capacity, jobs, and new routes across Europe. "We couldn’t be happier to launch our base in Morocco for our 20th year of operations in the country"
Three weekly flights to Las Vegas join Air France’s expanding U.S. network as the airline increases services to New York and Asia
Amtrak has initiated procurement for its largest-ever long-distance train fleet. Over 800 new railcars will replace aging equipment across 14 routes. A fully standardized single-level fleet is planned for nationwide service
Aena has announced it will remove loudspeaker announcements at Spain's Seville Airport, introducing a “silent airport” concept with real-time updates via screens and apps
An indefinite strike notice targeting Saerco-managed control towers could disrupt flights across Spain starting Friday, April 17. The action could affect 14 airports, including a few in the Canary Islands
Airbus trials AI-powered catering with Virgin Atlantic to reduce onboard food waste and improve efficiency. Roughly 20% of the waste comes from untouched food and beverages
Oman Air brings back daily Dubai flights this month (April 2026) while managing ongoing disruptions affecting routes across the Middle East and Europe
Air France has refreshed its Business Class menu with new desserts by Nina Métayer, blending French flavors with a refined onboard dining experience
Pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit has called renewed strikes at Lufthansa and subsidiaries, disrupting flights across Germany as talks over pensions and pay remain stalled
A cabin crew strike at Lufthansa and CityLine on April 15–16 is expected to cause flight cancellations, with rebooking and refunds offered to affected passengers. The strike follows the previous and still ongoing 48-hour pilot strike by the Vereinigung Cockpit union, which grounded hundreds of flights on April 13 and April 14
Via 3D Augmented Reality: Airbus showcases a new A350-1000 First Class concept at AIX 2026, featuring a two-person Master Suite with a double bed and private space, virtual panoramic windows, bar, and changing area, among others
Air India has introduced its first retrofitted B787-8 with a full cabin upgrade, marking the start of a wider fleet transformation across long-haul routes
Delta Air Lines introduces next-generation Delta One suites debuting on the A350-1000, alongside major A330 upgrades, larger screens, and new onboard comforts
A pilot strike in Germany will impact Lufthansa and Eurowings flights between April 13-April 14, with reduced schedules and cancellations expected across Europe. Here is what to expect
Etihad Airways is significantly expanding its presence in China with five new routes and 28 additional weekly flights from Abu Dhabi. The move strengthens connectivity across key economic hubs while boosting trade, tourism and cargo links between the UAE and one of the world’s most important markets
