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Jazeera Airways has expanded its Kuwait–Amman flights to three daily services, creating a major summer connectivity boost for families, students, tourists and business travellers moving between Kuwait and Jordan. All the airline’s Amman operations now use Amman City Airport, identified by the airport code ADJ. The airport’s location close to central Amman gives passengers a […]
European aviation delivered one of the strongest performances in the global passenger market during June 2026, as international traffic remained resilient and demand for Europe–Asia flights surged by 11%. The International Air Transport Association reported that worldwide passenger demand fell 1.7% compared with June 2025. However, international demand carried by European airlines increased by 1.5%,
British Airways has announced major changes across its Middle East network, extending route suspensions and reducing services to several important Gulf and regional destinations. The airline confirmed that flights between London Heathrow and Abu Dhabi will not restart until 10 January 2027. Its Heathrow-Bahrain service is now scheduled to return on 28 March 2027. British
AirAsia Philippines has secured three major recognitions at the Advertising Asia Pacific Awards 2026, strengthening its position as an innovative force in digital travel marketing. The airline received two Silver awards and a national award for campaigns that connected with digitally active travellers through social media, music, creators and locally relevant tourism experiences. AirAsia Philippines
Royal Jordanian Airlines is opening wider international holiday opportunities for Indian travellers as its growing India connectivity links passengers through Amman to Jordan, Europe, North America and other global markets. The airline’s direct Mumbai-Amman service provides a new gateway for families, students, professionals and leisure travellers planning overseas journeys during India’s monsoon season. Through its
Lithuania’s airport network reached a new passenger record in June 2026 as growing travel demand strengthened the country’s links with the United Kingdom, Poland and other major European markets. Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga airports collectively handled almost 742,000 passengers during June. The achievement made it the busiest month recorded across the Lithuanian Airports network. Official
Belgium is preparing for a major aviation shutdown as Brussels South Charleroi Airport plans to suspend all flight operations for 11 weeks in 2028. The complete Charleroi Airport closure is scheduled from 15 August to 31 October 2028. During this period, no scheduled passenger aircraft will arrive at or depart from the airport. The shutdown
FlyOne Armenia has launched direct flights between Yerevan and Tashkent, adding a new air connection between Armenia and Uzbekistan and strengthening travel across the Caucasus and Central Asia. The charter service operates twice weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays using Airbus A320 aircraft. It provides passengers with a more convenient alternative to journeys requiring transfers through
Lufthansa Group is accelerating its expansion across India in 2026 through larger aircraft, additional services and deeper cooperation with Air India. The strategy includes deploying the Airbus A380 on Lufthansa’s Mumbai–Munich route from July and introducing SWISS flights between Zurich and Bengaluru during the 2026–27 winter schedule. Lufthansa Group airlines have also added capacity on
United Airlines and American Airlines have ranked among the most frustrating major travel websites in a performance study examining mobile and desktop booking experiences. The findings show that slow-loading pages remain a serious challenge for airlines, accommodation platforms and online travel agencies. United Airlines received the lowest overall score, while American Airlines recorded the weakest
Kuwait and Bahrain have become central pressure points in a widening Middle East aviation disruption as international and regional airlines suspend services, change schedules and reassess flight operations. Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, British Airways and Qatar Airways have announced significant changes affecting travel across the Gulf and surrounding markets. The measures reflect continued uncertainty, airspace
Los Angeles International Airport handled more than 35.4 million passengers during the first half of 2026, reinforcing its importance as a leading gateway for domestic and international travel. Official airport statistics show that 35,411,978 passengers travelled through LAX between January and June. This included 24,159,813 domestic passengers and 11,252,165 international passengers. Delta Air Lines emerged
