Flynas has signed a landmark agreement with Syria’s civil aviation authorities to launch Flynas Syria, a new low-cost carrier aimed...

Commercial flights to St Helena have been suspended after safety certification issues grounded the island’s only regular air service. Operated...

Russia and India are strengthening their civil aviation partnership with plans to jointly produce and market regional aircraft globally. The...

Thirty-one families of Boeing 737 MAX crash victims will ask the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to revive criminal charges...

Avianca announced the reactivation of its direct air service between Bogotá, Colombia, and Caracas, Venezuela, with operations resuming on February...

Tigerair Taiwan, Taiwan’s only home-based low-cost carrier, has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four A321neo aircraft, marking its...

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has dismissed Uganda Airlines CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki as investigations into alleged mismanagement continue. Sources say State...

Seychelles and Kenya are deepening cooperation on tourism and the blue economy, with a new Seychelles Tourism–Kenya Airways push aimed...

Scandinavian Airlines has signed a new commercial codeshare agreement with TAROM, widening connectivity between the Nordic region and Romania with...

Booking Holdings has named Peer Bueller CEO of KAYAK, marking a leadership transition as co-founder Steve Hafner becomes Executive Chair...

The U.S. Travel Association and the American Hotel & Lodging Association warn that the 2025 government shutdown caused $6 billion...

The Bahamas turns up the heat this February with fresh airlift, romance-forward experiences, and island escapes made for couples or...

Qantas and Japan Airlines have signed a non-binding MoU to transition Jetstar Japan to a Japanese capital-led ownership structure. Qantas...

Khartoum, Sudan — Sudan marked a major aviation milestone on Tuesday as the first domestic commercial flight from Port Sudan...

The inauguration of Shabeely Resort in Ethiopia’s Somali Region marks a strategic effort to unlock tourism in a historically underdeveloped...

Air Tanzania has launched direct flights linking Tanzania with Nigeria and Ghana, cutting travel time between East and West Africa....

Nonstop U.S.–Venezuela air service is set to resume after a seven-year suspension, led by American Airlines pending final approvals. The...

Direct air connectivity between Bangladesh and Pakistan has resumed after a 14-year hiatus, marking a notable development in regional travel...

ANA Holdings has unveiled its FY2026–2028 medium-term strategy, outlining plans to expand international passenger and cargo operations, invest heavily in...

The United States has escalated tensions with Canada by threatening steep tariffs and possible decertification of Canadian-built aircraft, citing Ottawa’s...

Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 31 next-generation Airbus widebody aircraft, including 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s,...

A Satena-operated Beechcraft 1900 aircraft crashed in northern Colombia shortly after takeoff, killing all 15 people on board. The plane...

Turkish Airlines has announced a new codeshare agreement with Air Montenegro aimed at strengthening air connectivity between Türkiye and Montenegro....

Hawaiian Airlines’ $189 million loss in its first full year under Alaska Air Group highlights a carrier stabilized but not...

A powerful winter storm swept across the United States, grounding thousands of flights, cutting power to more than a million...

After 260 people died in the first fatal crash of a Boeing 787-9, aviation safety advocates say U.S. regulators failed...

As United and American escalate their battle for control of Chicago O’Hare, regulators remain conspicuously absent. What airlines call competition...

The International Air Transport Association will hold its 2026 World Legal Symposium in Warsaw from 17–19 February, bringing together global...

At Frankfurt Airport, Fraport AG’s AI-driven APIDS flags risky bags, speeding decisions without replacing officers. Compared with Amsterdam Schiphol Airport,...

Tanzania is intensifying global tourism marketing under Vision 2050, targeting higher arrivals and investment over 25 years. President Samia Suluhu Hassan...

While eTN reports from the ground in Iran say there are unknown explosions being heard across the country, airlines are...

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has appointed leaders Roberto Eggs and Angelica Cheung to its Board of Directors, representing majority...

Air Inuit has certified the world’s first Boeing 737-800 Next Generation combi aircraft, capable of carrying passengers and cargo on...

Malaysia Airlines has officially resumed direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chengdu, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Greater China...

Economy class is no longer one-size-fits-all. Japan Airlines and ANA raise long-haul comfort standards, while new Riyadh Air enters with...

Norse Atlantic Airways reported strong passenger growth and high load factors in December 2025, closing the year with solid momentum...

Lufthansa’s new Order ID aims to simplify flight bookings by replacing multiple reference numbers with one. While the move modernizes...

Ethiopian Airlines, a Star Alliance Carrier based in Addis Ababa, announced the launch of a new thrice-weekly passenger service from...

WTAAA has criticised IATA airlines for ending local flexibility on BSP remittance periods, warning the move forces travel agents to...

Hawaiian Airlines is investing more than $600 million over five years to modernize Hawaiʻi’s airports, upgrade Airbus A330 interiors, improve...

Greece’s airspace was shut down for nearly eight hours after an unprecedented failure of both primary and backup air traffic...

A new airline water safety study warns that drinking water onboard aircraft is not consistently safe. While U.S. airlines show...

Lufthansa turns 100 in 2026, marking a century of aviation history, reflection, and renewal. From its 1926 founding to its...

U.S. military action in Venezuela has triggered airspace restrictions and widespread flight cancellations across the Caribbean during a peak holiday...

U.S. border officials are expected to increase phone and laptop searches in 2026 as digital screening becomes a standard entry...

As eTurboNews marks 28 years of independent global travel journalism, we reflect on a changing tourism world shaped by resilience,...

For the first time since 9/11, the airport gate experience many travelers remember is returning. Ontario International Airport’s ONT+ Visitor...

China Aircraft Leasing Group’s order for 30 Airbus A320neo aircraft appears driven by commercial demand rather than politics. Available evidence...

Antigua and Barbuda closed out 2025 with a surge in international arrivals as more than a dozen long-haul flights landed...

WTTC’s move from London to Madrid is more than relocation—it is a governance reset. After Rome exposed leadership drift, renewed...