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BreakingAir New Zealand and Singapore Airlines will significantly expand their joint network between New Zealand and Singapore for the Northern Winter 2026 season (October 25, 2026, to March 27, 2027). Both airlines will increase overall capacity into Auckland and introducing new nonstop flights into Christchurch on Air New Zealand to complement...
AirWizz Air announced plans to roll out Starlink connectivity across its fleet in 2027, becoming the first European ultra-low-cost carrier to bring Starlink's advanced in-flight internet technology to millions of travelers.This announcement marks a significant milestone not only for Wizz Air, but for the evolution of affordable and always-connected air...
AirIndonesia Ministry of Tourism stated to news agency ANTARA that it is continuing intensive discussions with the Ministry of Transportation regarding rising aviation fuel prices, which affect air transport connectivity and have broader implications for the economy.“We, together with the Ministry of Transportation, are communicating with the domestic aviation industry...
AirFinnair will reintroduce Tampere and Turku to its flight network in October 2026, providing one of the shortest domestic flights in Continental Europe. Helsinki-Tampere is a mere 180 km while the distance between Turku and the Finnish capital is even shorter at 168 km.The new flights will seamlessly connect Tampere...
AirOnly 26% of shoppers entering duty free stores know exactly what they want to buy. This is a new study by the Duty Free World Council (DFWC) which suggests airport retailers have a major opportunity to influence travelers. According to the DFWC’s Q1 2026 Global Shopping Monitor, conducted with research...
BreakingSaudi Arabia’s new national carrier, Riyadh Air, has received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to launch services to the United States, marking another key milestone in the airline’s international expansion.The Saudi startup formally applied for U.S. operating authority in May, seeking a foreign air carrier permit and...
BreakingEmirates has introduced its Comprehensive Travel Cover, an industry-first insurance product designed to provide extensive protection for travelers, including medical coverage for conflict-related incidents. The new offering is backed by airline-managed hotel accommodation and extended-stay support across a range of disruption scenarios.When travel plans involve connections with other carriers or...
AirEurowings is ramping up its expansion at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), adding two more aircraft and increasing its workforce to more than 300 crew members for the upcoming winter season.The Lufthansa Group leisure airline will grow its Berlin-based fleet to 11 aircraft as it responds to rising demand and strengthens...
AirUnite, Scotland’s largest aviation union, says workers at Glasgow and Edinburgh airports have secured improved pay deals following the threat of strike action, ending several disputes across ground handling, security, and airport operations.At Glasgow Airport, around 230 ICTS workers who carry out passenger security searches and processing have backed a...
OperatorsBritish Airways launched its June Sale offering savings on flights and holidays for 2026. The sale is open until June 25, 2026.With all eyes on the US this summer, there’s never been a better time to venture across the Atlantic, with roundtrip flights starting from £459 (about $620) to Boston,...
BreakingAfter 13 years of negotiations, the European Parliament and EU member states have reached an agreement on reforming air passenger rights. Following a year-long race against the clock, the co-legislators had until midnight on Monday June 15 to strike a deal; otherwise, the reform would have lapsed.Members of the European...
BreakingSpanish low-cost carrier Volotea has abandoned its controversial post-purchase fuel surcharge system following mounting pressure from regulators in Italy and Spain, as well as consumer rights groups, bringing an end to a pricing practice that had drawn widespread criticism across the European aviation sector.The airline introduced the variable surcharge in...
