Dubai International Airport (DXB) is confident it will remain the world’s busiest international passenger hub in 2026, despite a sharp fall in traffic caused by regional conflict and widespread flight disruptions.
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Delta Air Lines (DL) has faced back-to-back disruptions on its Lagos-Atlanta service, leaving passengers dealing with cancellations, rebooking difficulties and extended delays.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is preparing to introduce a new Pokémon-themed Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to international service this September, giving passengers a chance to fly aboard an aircraft covered in characters from the popular franchise.
Etihad Airways (EY) is preparing to launch its first nonstop service between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Calgary International Airport (YYC), with the inaugural flight now scheduled for October 25, 2026.
German investigators have discovered a third drone and around 50 grams of suspected military-grade explosive near Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ), adding a significant new development to an attempted attack investigated earlier this month.
Russia is placing much of its hopes for the future of civil aviation on the Yakovlev MC-21, a narrow-body jet designed to reduce the country’s dependence on Western aircraft.
Aeroflot (SU) will launch new direct flights between Moscow and Phu Quoc, marking the Russian carrier’s expansion to a third scheduled destination in Vietnam.
Korean Air (KE) will strengthen its presence in Japan with the launch of a daily service between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) from December 23, creating a new direct link between South Korea and Japan’s Chugoku region.
A former Qantas (QF) engineer who once explored algae as a source of sustainable aviation fuel is taking the technology into a very different market, with algae-based pet food set to reach Coles supermarkets.
Eligible Amex cardholders can now use physical cards at select Priority Pass lounges, adding another entry option without changing existing..