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SriLankan Airlines has completed a specialised Airbus A330 training programme for six senior pilot instructors and examiners from Etihad Airways. The collaboration demonstrates the Sri Lankan carrier’s capacity to support experienced aviation professionals from another international airline. Its Flight Training Division delivered the Line Flying Under Supervision programme, known as LFUS. Participants included five Type
LOT Polish Airlines plans four weekly long-haul charter routes from Bucharest for the winter 2026–2027 holiday season. The programme connects Romania’s capital with Bangkok, Phu Quoc, Cancún and Puerto Plata using Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. Organised alongside Romanian tour operators, the seasonal services offer nonstop access to destinations in Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico and the Dominican
Colombia led passenger growth across ASUR’s expanded airport network in September 2026, while total traffic remained virtually unchanged at 8.66 million. Gains in Colombia, Puerto Rico, Brazil and Ecuador offset declines in Mexico, Costa Rica and Curaçao. Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste handled 8,656,117 passenger movements, compared with 8,659,156 a year earlier. Domestic traffic increased 1.8%
Air France-KLM estimates that its activities support nearly €114 billion in annual European Union economic benefits and over 1.2 million jobs. Published on 6 October 2026, the assessment highlights aviation’s connections with tourism, employment, suppliers and regional business activity. The findings represent the group’s first EU-wide economic impact assessment, within the fourth edition of its
Latvia’s national carrier airBaltic carried a record 4,040,800 passengers during the first nine months of 2026, strengthening its regional aviation role. The total rose 3.5% compared with the same period in 2025, marking its highest January–September passenger figure. September delivered steady passenger traffic alongside increased flight activity. The airline welcomed approximately 474,000 travellers and operated
The UK has begun introducing contactless eGates, allowing eligible passengers to complete automated border checks without initially scanning their passports. East Midlands Airport launched the technology on 6 October 2026, ahead of expansion to other major gateways. Initial access covers British citizens entering on British passports. Other nationalities already eligible for conventional eGates are expected
Digital arrival declarations are changing travel across Oceania, with New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Palau already operating electronic systems. Australia is preparing a wider rollout, but paper passenger cards have not disappeared across the region. The transition moves some immigration, customs and biosecurity preparation into the period before departure. For travellers, that creates different
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore has upgraded its outdoor pickleball facility, adding a Krystal Pro court for staying guests and external visitors. The development expands the hotel’s recreational offering while connecting sport with dining, recovery facilities and spa experiences. The court features a seven-layer cushioned surface designed to improve shock absorption and playing comfort. Guests can
HBX Group has partnered with Bioscore to help hotel partners pursue sustainability certification, giving uncertified properties clearer access to specialist guidance. The collaboration focuses on organising environmental, social and governance information and preparing evidence for independent assessment. The initiative forms part of the HBX Group Sustainable Certified Hotels Programme. It aims to make the certification
IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to enter Yogyakarta with a 180-room Hotel Indigo, following an agreement with PT Raka Eka Makmur. Expected to open in 2029, the property will expand accommodation choices in one of Indonesia’s prominent cultural destinations. The signing will introduce IHG’s first hotel in Yogyakarta and strengthen its Indonesian Luxury & Lifestyle
An Australian traveller’s disputed refusal of boarding on a Milan–Madrid flight highlights the importance of EU denied boarding rights. The supplied account describes conflicting explanations that left the passenger arranging an alternative journey and arriving more than six hours late. Kym Illman reportedly arrived at Milan Malpensa Airport for an Iberia service booked through Expedia.
Romania’s €757 million order for 12 Airbus H225M helicopters will modernise its military fleet and strengthen industrial activity around Brașov. The programme also creates potential opportunities for aerospace business travel, accommodation providers and local services. Airbus publicly confirmed the contract on 7 October 2026, following the acquisition order’s signing on 17 July. Romania concluded the
