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WestJet launches an aggressive global expansion with 13 new international routes for 2026, linking Canada to premier European and Latin American hot spots.
Discover the world’s most beautiful airports of 2026! Frankfurt Airport and other global hubs win big at the prestigious Prix Versailles awards.
Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is entering a major new phase of passenger mobility as 63 next-generation Alstom Innovia APM vehicles begin transforming the airport’s Plane Train system from June 2026. The Atlanta Plane Train upgrade is designed to improve how millions of travelers move between terminals and concourses at one of the world’s busiest
Europe flight cancellations and delays intensified today as major airports across England, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Iceland and the Czech Republic reported widespread disruption, affecting thousands of passengers across key aviation hubs. A total of 1,962 delays and 61 cancellations were recorded across airports including London Heathrow, Paris Charles de
Etihad Airways has expanded its European network with new routes to Kraków in Poland and Palma de Mallorca in Spain, strengthening Abu Dhabi’s role as a global aviation hub and creating new tourism links between the UAE, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. The airline’s latest European expansion gives travelers direct access to two high-demand leisure
Riyadh Air has launched its premium domestic service between Riyadh and Jeddah, marking a major step in Saudi Arabia’s aviation transformation and adding new momentum to the Kingdom’s fast-growing tourism economy under Vision 2030. The new Riyadh to Jeddah Dreamliner service is operated with Boeing 787-9 aircraft, bringing a long-haul-style passenger experience to one of
Etihad Airways has strengthened tourism connectivity between Abu Dhabi and Europe with the launch of direct flights to Kraków and Palma de Mallorca, creating new travel opportunities between the UAE capital and two high-demand European leisure destinations. The new Kraków service began on 11 June 2026, while flights to Palma de Mallorca started on 12
The Aviation Travel Sector has gained a fresh leadership spotlight after Megan Henderson, global head of marketing at Flight Centre, was named a finalist in the AFR 2026 Women in Leadership Awards, marking an important moment for marketing influence within the wider Travel Sector. Henderson has been recognised in the property, retail, hospitality and tourism
Low-cost flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur are reshaping regional travel choices as Vietnamese travelers increasingly look to nearby international destinations for affordable holidays, short city breaks and flexible summer trips. The Ho Chi Minh City–Kuala Lumpur route has emerged as one of the most attractive international options for budget-conscious passengers departing
Iberia has expanded its international network from Madrid with new flights to Monterrey in Mexico and Bucharest in Romania, reinforcing the Spanish capital’s role as a major aviation bridge between Europe, the Americas and emerging tourism markets in Eastern Europe. The airline launched direct Madrid–Monterrey flights on June 2, operating three times weekly on Tuesdays,
flynas is relocating its daily Jeddah–Amman service to Amman Civil Airport, widely known as Marka Airport, from June 15, creating a more city-focused arrival option for passengers traveling between Saudi Arabia and Jordan. The Saudi low-cost carrier previously operated the route through Queen Alia International Airport, Jordan’s main international gateway. Under the revised arrangement, travelers
Air Astana has expanded its seasonal leisure network with new nonstop flights from Astana and Almaty to Larnaca, giving travelers in Kazakhstan direct access to Cyprus during the peak summer season. The new services strengthen links between Central Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean while adding another beach-focused destination to the airline’s growing holiday portfolio. Flights
