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A tightening US oil embargo on Cuba has now hit the country’s air transport system at full force, leaving thousands of tourists stuck on the island and forcing airlines to take emergency measures. Canada’s Air Canada has temporarily suspended […]
The familiar sight of suitcases tightly wrapped in plastic film at European airports is set to disappear. The European Union has approved a decision to gradually ban the use of plastic stretch film for baggage wrapping as part of
EU to Phase Out Plastic-Wrapped Luggage at Airports by 2028 Read More »
Etihad Airways is set to become the first Middle Eastern carrier to operate non-stop flights to Canada’s west coast, with a new service linking Abu Dhabi and Calgary launching on 3 November 2026. The UAE’s national airline will operate
Etihad Airways to Launch First Non-Stop Middle East–Calgary Service in 2026 Read More »
Air Canada has announced it will launch the only nonstop flights from North America to Sapporo, Japan, starting in December 2026, giving travellers direct access to one of Asia’s most celebrated winter destinations. The new seasonal service is timed
A massive winter storm sweeping across the United States on January 25–26, 2026, triggered widespread flight cancellations and severe disruptions at 13 major airports, underscoring the scale of the weather system and its impact on the national air travel
13 US Airports Hit by Mass Flight Cancellations During January Winter Storm Read More »
A massive winter storm made for a brutal travel day on Monday, triggering widespread flight cancellations and delays at some of the busiest airports in the United States as snow, sleet, and freezing rain swept across large parts of
Massive Winter Storm Triggers Thousands of Flight Cancellations Across the US Read More »
Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss is preparing a major upgrade of its long-haul product, unveiling new Airbus A350 interiors that significantly raise the airline’s premium offering with modern business class suites, a new Premium Economy cabin and 4K inflight entertainment
Edelweiss Cranks Up the Premium Factor on Airbus A350s Read More »
Etihad Airways has announced the launch of the first and only nonstop air service between Luxembourg and Abu Dhabi. The new route is scheduled to commence on 29 October 2026, with three weekly frequencies operated by Etihad’s Airbus A321LR.
Etihad Launches First Nonstop Flights between Luxembourg and Abu Dhabi Read More »
The world’s flight routes and airports with the worst turbulence during descent and landing in 2025 have been published in the annual ranking by aviation data service Turbli. The data is based on information provided by the National Oceanic
The arrival of oral prescription weight-loss medications could have an unexpected beneficiary: the airline industry. This month marked the availability of the first oral GLP-1 weight-loss drug, Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill, while Eli Lilly has said it is optimistic
Weight-Loss Pills Could Deliver Unexpected Fuel Savings for Airlines, Analysts Say Read More »
London Heathrow Airport has approved new investment to begin work on a planning application for a third runway, marking a major step forward for one of the UK’s most closely watched infrastructure projects. The move signals renewed momentum behind
Heathrow Approves Funding to Prepare Planning Bid for Third Runway Read More »
Construction has begun on a vast new African hub airport at Bishoftu, a flagship infrastructure project designed to transform Ethiopia’s role in global aviation and ease pressure on the country’s main gateway in Addis Ababa. The new airport will
Ethiopia Begins Work on New African Hub Airport Linked to Addis Ababa by High-Speed Rail Read More »
Flights at Heathrow Airport, the busiest airport in Europe, were briefly disrupted on Wednesday following a suspected drone sighting near the airfield. At least one arriving flight was affected. Swiss flight LX324 from Zurich diverted to Gatwick Airport after
Flights Disrupted at Heathrow After Suspected Drone Sighting Read More »
The Trump administration is imposing an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, marking one of the most sweeping restrictions on legal immigration since President Donald Trump returned to office. The US State Department confirmed on Wednesday
Trump Administration Pauses Immigrant Visa Processing from 75 Countries Read More »
Emirates has announced it will launch a daily nonstop service between Helsinki and Dubai from 1 October 2026, expanding its presence in the Nordic region and creating Finland’s only year-round direct air link to the United Arab Emirates. The
Emirates to Launch Daily Helsinki–Dubai Route with A350 from October 2026 Read More »
