(IN SHORT) Emirates has clinched the top spot in YouGov’s 2025 Most Recommended Global Brands list with an 88.4% Recommend score, making it the only airline in the global top 10. Based on over one million BrandIndex surveys across 28 markets between June 2024 and May 2025, this accolade underscores Emirates’ successful “Fly Better” strategy…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Wizz Air and Romaero have opened Romania’s first aircraft maintenance center at Romaero’s Băneasa facility near Bucharest Băneasa International Airport. Starting in October, the center will perform heavy and light maintenance on Wizz Air’s Romanian-based fleet of 43 aircraft, as well as visiting planes from nearby countries. A three-year contract with a certified… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) On 10 July 2025, Ethiopian Airlines commenced a four-times-weekly Addis Ababa–Hanoi passenger service, its first into Vietnam and 20th Asian destination. The inaugural event at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel featured government and diplomatic figures alongside CEO Mesfin Tasew. Flights operate with a one-stop in Dhaka, integrating seamlessly into Ethiopian’s network of 28 Asian… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) From 1 May 2026, Condor will launch three daily flights between Budapest and Frankfurt using A320s with 180 seats, increasing weekly capacity on the route to 10,000 seats alongside Lufthansa. This move strengthens Budapest Airport’s network to Germany—currently featuring 11 destinations—and highlights Germany as its third-largest direct seat market. Markus Klaushofer of Budapest… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) British Airways is adding Rabat and Graz to its short-haul network via BA Euroflyer operating from London Gatwick, and expanding Madrid services through BA Cityflyer at London City Airport. Rabat flights start 5 November 2025, twice weekly; Graz flights begin 21 November 2025, three times per week; Madrid rotations kick off on 1… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Boeing is donating $200,000 from its Charitable Trust to central Texas flood relief—$100,000 to the Salvation Army San Antonio Area Command for shelters, meals, and support services, and $100,000 to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund for local rescue and recovery. Boeing employees will further aid relief through fundraising, volunteerism, and a matching… Read the full news article
Joint Release With Mandai Wildlife Group (IN SHORT) Singapore Airlines and Mandai Wildlife Group have forged a three-year partnership to boost Singapore’s appeal and promote conservation. SIA customers will enjoy exclusive Mandai wildlife experiences, stay packages, and co-branded merchandise via the Pelago platform and KrisShop. KrisFlyer members receive bonus miles and special promotions for new… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Ryanair is adding 35 cabin crew roles at its Shannon base to meet increased passenger demand. Recruitment events are scheduled for 15 July in Shannon and 16 July in Limerick, featuring company presentations, full assessments, and Q&A with current crew. Successful candidates will receive a €2,000 signing bonus, competitive pay, travel discounts, and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Air Canada is resuming twice-weekly Montreal and Toronto non-stops to Lima for Winter 2025–26 and adding three new seasonal routes: Montreal–Belize, Toronto–Puerto Escondido*, and Vancouver–Tepic, Riviera Nayarit*, all launching in mid-December. These services support Air Canada’s strategy to expand leisure travel to Latin America and Mexico’s Pacific coast, offering direct connections, enhanced cargo… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The Air Canada Foundation’s 13th Annual Golf Tournament raised $1.3 million to fund grants for children and youth across Canada. Hosted at Club de golf Le Mirage, the event featured 296 participants and over 90 sponsors. Proceeds will support equity-deserving communities through meal programs, Indigenous school support, and pediatric initiatives like the Dr…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Silversea has introduced direct charter flights from Quito to San Cristóbal Island for guests on Silver Origin, cutting total travel time to two hours and eliminating Guayaquil layovers. The enhanced journey features private check-in, blocked middle seats, ample space, and an upgraded in-flight dining experience. Pre- and post-cruise packages in Quito allow for… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates Airline has signed an MoU with Crypto.com to explore the addition of Crypto.com Pay to its payment systems, targeting a rollout in 2026. The agreement was inked by Emirates’ Adnan Kazim and Crypto.com UAE’s Mohammed Al Hakim, witnessed by Emirates’ leadership including HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Emirates sees the… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates’ summer 2025 data shows global flight searches up 7%, led by France (+35%), Ireland, Canada and Saudi Arabia. Top destinations reveal a shift toward cultural and off-the-beaten-path experiences: Vietnam (+61%) leads, followed by Mauritius (+41%), Sri Lanka (+32%), Japan (+28%) and France (+25%). Regional nuances include increased UAE searches (+13%), US interest… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates has opened its first Travel Store in Seoul’s Jongno-gu district, delivering an immersive retail environment that mirrors the airline’s premium onboard experience. The 132 sqm space, designed with soft beige tones, ambient lighting and the UAE’s Ghaf Tree motif, features a full-scale First Class Private Suite, dedicated travel consultancy counters and smart… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) dnata Catering & Retail and PT IAS Hospitality Indonesia have formed a strategic partnership under which dnata will manage and support IAS Food Services’ inflight catering operations at Denpasar International Airport. The 3,005 sqm facility, currently producing over 3.8 million meals per year, will benefit from dnata’s global best practices to expand capacity,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Wizz Air is launching “My Journey,” a new mobile app feature that centralizes flight tracking, disruption assistance and alternative-travel options. As summer 2025 air traffic in Europe outpaces 2024 by 5% and pre-Covid volumes, the app consolidates status updates (check-in, gate, boarding), eligibility for meal vouchers, hotels or compensation, and the ability to… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Wizz Air has moved up its Tel Aviv restart to 8 August 2025, more than a month earlier than the original 15 September date. Ten routes—connecting Tel Aviv with Budapest, Larnaca, Abu Dhabi, London Luton, Vienna, Bucharest, Iași, Rome, Milan and Sofia—will commence on various dates between 8 August and 1 September, offering… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Bombardier’s new Innovation and Design Centre in Montreal marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to deliver continuous enhancements to its business aircraft cabins. Co-located with existing manufacturing facilities, the Centre houses a dedicated, confidential team and full-scale prototyping tools, enabling rapid testing and development of cabin innovations outside standard program constraints…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Air Arabia will launch daily flights between Sharjah and Munich beginning 15 December 2025, using its Airbus A320neo fleet. Sharjah, located near Dubai and celebrated for its cultural attractions, will be linked directly to Munich Airport—Air Arabia’s inaugural German destination. The service enhances the carrier’s connectivity from Europe into its broader Middle East… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Wizz Air EMEA has released its FY25 Sustainability Report—third-party verified and packed with measurable environmental gains. The airline recorded an industry-leading CO₂ intensity of 52.2 g per passenger-kilometre, powered by a fleet whose average age is under five years and heavily outfitted with fuel-saving GTF engines. Having trialled Sustainable Aviation Fuel on select… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Volaris has launched thrice-weekly nonstop flights between Oakland (OAK) and Zacatecas (ZCL), marking its sixth direct Mexican route from Oakland and complementing its service to San Salvador. Operating every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, the airline uses Airbus NEO aircraft equipped with options for premium and standard seating plus onboard purchases. The service enhances… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Edelweiss Air has commenced non-stop service between Halifax Stanfield and Zurich, marking both the airport’s newest international carrier partnership and the first time Zurich appears on its route map. Operated twice weekly on Airbus A340-300 aircraft with 314 seats across three cabins, the flights will take approximately seven hours. Halifax joins Calgary and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Blue Islands has launched its 2025 inbound European charter programme by flying its first German holidaymakers from Erfurt and Münster/Osnabrück into Jersey. This marks the beginning of a seven-week series of flights from Germany—alongside charters from Austria, the Netherlands, and Switzerland—designed to deliver up to 33,000 visitor bed nights to the Channel Islands…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) From July 25 to August 31, 2025, AirJapan is hosting “Catch Your Summer Memories Onboard! AirJapan Gacha!” on Narita–Bangkok and Narita–Singapore flights. Passengers spending at least ¥2,000 on inflight meals or onboard shopping during their flight can participate in a Gachapon-style draw to win exclusive flight tags or stickers. Each route will also… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways has selected Naoki Takizawa (NAOKI TAKIZAWA DESIGN), Satoshi Kuwata (SETCHU), and adidas Japan to redesign uniforms across three core staff categories—Flight Operations, Hospitality, and Functional Departments—in time for the airline’s 75th anniversary in December 2027. The new apparel emphasizes ergonomic comfort, bespoke tailoring, and sports-grade performance, aiming to enhance employee… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The Halifax International Airport Authority has unveiled its new International Connections Facility, allowing select international-to-domestic transfer passengers to stay within secure zones and skip baggage reclaims, thus accelerating connections and enhancing airport amenities access. The ICF also paves the way for increased belly-cargo capacity, improving freight links between Nova Scotia and overseas markets…. Read the full news article
Required a name correction on your Volaris ticket? However, not aware of what should do next. Be relaxed, Volaris Airlines name change policy has your back. The policy is customer-centric and easy-to-understand, which surely helps travelers fix their name discrepancies in various situations. Furthermore, the policy offers various mediums through which to begin the name… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Ethiopian Airlines has launched a twice-weekly cargo service between Addis Ababa and Urumqi, China, with inaugural celebrations featuring a water-cannon salute at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. Operating every Monday and Thursday, the new route aims to strengthen Ethiopia’s footprint in Western China and streamline the vital freight corridor linking Africa and Asia. Group… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) SAS has placed an order for 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, plus purchase rights for ten more, marking its largest direct jet purchase since 1996 and committing nearly US$4 billion. Deliveries begin in late 2027 and span four years. The E195-E2 promises significant gains in fuel efficiency, noise reduction, and passenger comfort, powered by… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Swissport has pledged more than €1.5 billion over five years to accelerate its transition to a fully electric ground-support fleet and expand renewable energy across its global operations. Already, 25% of its 14,500 GSE units are electric after recent purchases of over 1,000 hybrid and electric vehicles deployed in 28 countries. Major European… Read the full news article