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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
The United States Federal Aviation Administration has proposed mandatory passenger-seat inspections for certain Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after identifying installations that may not comply with approved safety requirements. The proposal, published on July 27, 2026, would affect an estimated 453 aircraft registered in the United States. It applies to certain Boeing 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200
Circadian wellness is emerging as a major competitive advantage as airlines prepare for non-stop journeys lasting approximately 19 to 22 hours between Australia, Europe and the United States. For decades, long-haul competition focused on wider seats, premium meals, entertainment and airport lounges. However, airlines are increasingly considering how lighting, nutrition, sleep timing, hydration and movement
Asia Pacific airlines have urged European policymakers to protect a globally coordinated approach to aviation emissions as proposed reforms to the European Union Emissions Trading System move into legislative negotiations. The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines responded on July 28, 2026, to the European Commission’s EU ETS review proposal presented on July 17. The airline
FlyArystan has launched a 15% fare discount covering every domestic route in Kazakhstan and selected international services, creating lower-cost opportunities for autumn travel in 2026. Under the airline’s officially published campaign terms, discounted tickets were offered from June 18 to June 21, 2026, for journeys between September 8 and October 21, 2026. The promotion applied
Qatar Airways is giving eligible Mastercard cardholders from Australia, Cambodia and other selected markets an opportunity to save up to 10% on qualifying international flight base fares. The Qatar Airways Mastercard offer supports travellers planning journeys to the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, the Middle East and other destinations across the airline’s international network.
