New drinking experience on international flights: From champagne in first class to gin and beer in economy and tequila served for the first time in the history of Indian aviation, this airline is introducing a new drinking experience on international flights
Norwegian Aura, the largest and longest ship in Norwegian Cruise Line history, will dock in Miami and offer a leap forward in the cruise experience with a multi-story open-air extreme complex, a record number of water slides and a clear focus on the multi-generational family audience
A crane collapsed during work on a railway project and hit a passing passenger train. Three carriages were severely damaged, one of which caught fire. Rescue forces are working in difficult conditions to rescue passengers, with initial reports of at least 4 dead and about 30 injured, but reports are talking about dozens of dead and a much higher number of injured
22.4 million passengers in one year, an average load factor of 88.3% and the largest fleet expansion in the company's history: Etihad Airways concludes 2025 as a historic record year and consolidates its position as the growth engine of aviation in the UAE
10 RON per night (around 2 euros) for every tourist starting January 1, 2026: Bucharest joins European cities imposing accommodation taxes, with the collection done through hotels and apartments to invest directly in urban tourism
Glen Hauenstein, a key figure in shaping Delta Air Line's global network, will step down as president at the end of February 2026 and will continue to serve as an advisor until the end of the year. The commercial responsibilities he led will be taken over by Delta veteran Joe Esposito
The Northern European airline continues its expansion with the launch of a daily flight to the southern continent via Bangkok; Airbus A350 aircraft will fly to Australia for the first time in October 2026
France has launched Cable 1, a first-of-its-kind transportation project that will connect four cities in the Paris suburbs over a 4.5-kilometer stretch. The cable car will provide quiet, accessible, and fast transportation, with a frequency of less than 30 seconds between cars
Wizz Air has partnered with the iconic AS Roma, joining major airlines that have enhanced their brands through affiliations with top clubs. The company's logo will feature on the team's jersey sleeve during the December 15 match, marking another step in brand growth
flydubai launches direct route to Riga with three weekly flights, connecting the Gulf to the Baltic nation for the first time. This move is part of the airline's European expansion, now covering 35 destinations in 20 countries
Qantas has adopted stricter safety procedures: passengers may bring up to two portable chargers on board, but they may not use or charge them during the flight. The ban will also apply to Jetstar and QantasLink
The Trump administration has launched a visa program that promises an accelerated path to a green card for those who can pay $1 million and significsntly contribute to the American economy. Companies can join and recruit employees
Following a 72-hour notice from the pilots' union, Air Transat will begin canceling flights starting today and will cease operations completely on December 9. The company is working on offering flexibility to passengers, returning planes and crews to Canada, and trying to prevent the strike
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has granted Sun Phu Quoc Airways an expanded Air Operator Certificate, allowing it to operate international flights to Asia and the Middle East; the airline is expanding its fleet with a fourth aircraft this week, and a fifth underway
Four major hotels in Germany will be transferred to the Leonardo Group, which is expanding its presence in the country with 73 hotels. The hotels will be upgraded from the ground up and relaunched as Leonardo Hotels with a modern design and premium services
October 2025 marked record tourism for Cyprus with 537,744 visitors, a 17% increase from last year; the island transitions into an international aviation and tourism hub, with numerous weekly flights and new routes from the Gulf and Eastern Europe, aiming for year-round tourism
Premium daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Tokyo on A380, featuring exclusive sky attractions
Starting December 15, Qantas will prohibit using or charging power banks on flights as safety rules tighten due to rising lithium battery incidents; passengers may carry only two marked power banks
The Finnish airline will significantly expand its destination network in summer 2026, with direct flights to Lapland from Paris, Brussels, and Zurich starting this winter
The U.S. aviation network begins recovery after a 43-day shutdown that halted tens of thousands of flights and caused $6 billion in losses. Some delays are still expected
