European low-cost carriers account for the highest share of international flights in 2026.
Ryanair
A public dispute between Elon Musk and Ryanair (FR) chief executive Michael O’Leary has escalated following the airline’s rejection of Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi.
Ryanair (FR) has publicly ruled out adopting Starlink-powered in-flight Wi-Fi, triggering a swift and pointed response from SpaceX’s satellite internet unit and its owner, Elon Musk.
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair (FR) has announced plans to cut 1.1 million passenger seats from its Belgian operations, citing rising aviation taxes at both national and local levels.
Ryanair (FR) has confirmed it will not adopt Starlink in-flight internet, despite rapid uptake of the system across the global airline industry.
A young widow has spoken publicly about her grief after losing her husband, a Ryanair (FR) captain, just three months into their marriage, as the lorry driver responsible for a fatal motorway crash was jailed in the UK.
Ryanair (FR) has confirmed extensive route cuts across Europe in 2026, driven by rising airport charges, aviation taxes, and air traffic control costs.
Wizz Air sees Ukraine as a strategic market and plans an immediate return once airspace reopens, while managing prolonged engine disruptions.
Manchester Airport (MAN) prepares to add seven new routes in 2026. The expansion comes as the airport nears completion of its £1.3 billion Terminal 2 transformation, a decade-long project designed to increase capacity, improve passenger flow, and enhance the overall travel experience.
A Ryanair (FR) flight FR1121 from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) encountered severe turbulence on December 28, 2025, forcing an emergency return to Birmingham (BHX).