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
Etihad will deploy its A380 on daily Abu Dhabi–Tokyo flights from June 2026, adding capacity and bringing The Residence and full premium service to Japan; daily flights will be available via A380's only three-room suite in the world
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
Ryanair passengers on the low-cost carrier are now required to use the company's app for check-in and boarding, and can no longer download and print a paper ticket
Bird Aviation unveils a new hangar at Larnaca Airport, with more expansion underway to meet rising global aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul demand
airBaltic’s Q3 2025 results show solid recovery, with higher ticket yields and growing ACMI operations balancing softer passenger demand
Air Canada's latest Disney collaboration brings a “Zootropolis 2” A220 to daily schedules, plus a loyalty giveaway for a family trip to Orlando
With 27.2 million passengers and $7 billion in revenue, Turkish Airlines remains optimistic as it expands its fleet and invests in global partnerships
Starting November 12, Ryanair passengers will be required to use the company's app to check in and board their flights; paper ticket download and printing will no longer be allowed
A new directive will allow the collection of biometric data from all non-US citizens to begin in December. The system is expected to be fully implemented at all airports and seaports within three to five years. The move will improve security, shorten lines and promote the expansion of visa exemptions
"End the shutdown now!": Amid ongoing chaos at US airports, U.S. Secretary of Transportation warns he may close parts of the airspace if the government shutdown does not end; airline stocks respond with sharp drops
The American Travel Association is warning of a Thanksgiving travel slump if the federal government shutdown doesn't end soon. Travelers already experience long waits and flight cancellations
Air India returns to Tel Aviv on Jan 1, 2026 with five weekly Boeing 787 flights, currently the only nonstop link between Israel and India
Thai Airways expands its route network. Winter 2025/26 features 63 destinations and efficient transit routes via Bangkok for full service across Asia, Europe, and Australia
Air France is opening a temporary unique concept store in Paris' Le Bon Marché department store, with holiday gifts and travel accessories inspired by the world of aviation
Lufthansa reports its best operating summer in a decade, with improved flight punctuality, increased passenger numbers, and significant efficiency gains
