Iran resumes flights from Tehran as air travel gradually recovers
Iran has restarted commercial flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport, marking the first resumption of operations since the conflict involving the United States and Israel disrupted aviation across the region nearly two months ago. Initial departures included international services to Istanbul, Muscat and Medina. State carrier Iran Air also resumed domestic operations, operating its first
Swiss A330 aborts takeoff in Delhi after engine issue, six injured during evacuation
A flight operated by Swiss International Air Lines was forced to abort takeoff in New Delhi, India on Sunday morning, 26 April, after an apparent engine problem, leading to an emergency evacuation in which six passengers sustained minor injuries. The incident occurred at Indira Gandhi International Airport as flight LX147 was preparing to depart for
IT failure disrupts passport control at Copenhagen Airport, causing delays
Travellers at Copenhagen Airport faced significant delays on Saturday after an IT failure disrupted passport control operations. The issue, managed by Copenhagen Police, forced officers to switch to manual passport checks, slowing processing times and leading to long queues in the terminal. Airport officials said the problem was first identified around 13:45, with no immediate
Freebird Airlines Europe expands Cologne/Bonn operations with new summer routes
Freebird Airlines Europe is ramping up its presence at Cologne Bonn Airport with the launch of five new direct routes for the summer 2026 season and the stationing of an aircraft at the base. Starting from late June, the airline will introduce flights to several popular holiday destinations, including Crete, Kos, Rhodes, Fuerteventura, and Pristina.
Trump Administration considers wartime law to support Spirit Airlines
The administration of Donald Trump is reportedly exploring the use of the Defense Production Act to provide financial support to Spirit Airlines, in a move that could see the carrier’s fleet partially used for military transport. According to reports, discussions between Spirit Airlines and the U.S. government are already at an advanced stage, focusing on
British Airways downgrades loyalty members after status error
British Airways has been forced to downgrade thousands of frequent flyers after mistakenly informing them they could retain elite status in its loyalty programme. The issue, attributed to a technical error by IAG Loyalty, saw some members incorrectly told they would keep their Gold or Silver tiers despite not meeting the required criteria. The mistake
CDG Express: Hello Paris prepares a new era of airport rail connectivity
The forthcoming CDG Express, operated by Hello Paris, represents one of the most ambitious transport upgrades in the Paris region in decades. Designed as a dedicated, high-performance rail link between the capital and its main international gateway, the service is scheduled to enter operation on 28 March 2027, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation
easyJet adds nine new routes from UK, expanding winter travel options
easyJet is expanding its UK network with nine new routes launching for the winter 2026 season, strengthening connectivity across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The new services will operate from six UK airports, linking travellers to destinations including Agadir, Sharm El Sheikh, Paris, Budapest, Reykjavik, Rome, Ljubljana, Krakow, and Fuerteventura. Among the highlights,
Malaysia Airlines unveils Mumbai Indians-themed aircraft, taking the Spirit of Mumbai global
Malaysia Airlines and Mumbai Indians on April 23, 2026 unveiled a one-of-a-kind aircraft livery, bringing together the iconic blue and gold of one of cricket’s most celebrated franchises to t…
American Airlines celebrates grand opening of JFK Terminal 8’s new customer experience
American Airlines on April 21, 2026 celebrated the grand opening of the newly transformed customer experience at its Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), marking a major miles…
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