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Air Inuit has certified the world’s first Boeing 737-800 Next Generation combi aircraft, capable of carrying passengers and cargo on...
Economy class is no longer one-size-fits-all. Japan Airlines and ANA raise long-haul comfort standards, while new Riyadh Air enters with...
Lufthansa’s new Order ID aims to simplify flight bookings by replacing multiple reference numbers with one. While the move modernizes...
WTAAA has criticised IATA airlines for ending local flexibility on BSP remittance periods, warning the move forces travel agents to...
Greece’s airspace was shut down for nearly eight hours after an unprecedented failure of both primary and backup air traffic...
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Antigua and Barbuda closed out 2025 with a surge in international arrivals as more than a dozen long-haul flights landed...
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Brazil’s tourism industry is warning that federal plans to expand traffic at Rio’s Santos Dumont Airport could weaken Galeão’s role...
As the world faces war, political division, and environmental challenges, eTurboNews and the World Tourism Network reflect on tourism’s role...
As global aviation hubs battle for relevance, the UAE is betting on airline scale, regulatory agility, and integrated planning. A...
Namibia’s connection to the global aviation network is built around a focused but strategic air transport system that combines direct...
Air Arabia has launched its first-ever flights to Germany with a new daily nonstop route between Munich and Sharjah. The...
Philippine Airlines launched its first-ever direct Cebu–Guam flight, marking the first nonstop service from Cebu to a U.S. destination. Guam...
Aegean Airlines has become the first European carrier to land in Baghdad in 35 years, marking Iraq’s cautious return to...
Air Transat operated its inaugural flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Istanbul, Türkiye, and Georgetown, Guyana, on December 16,...
Southwest Airlines’ 2026 partnership with Turkish Airlines offers one-ticket global travel via Istanbul, despite Turkish being a Star Alliance member....
Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Medan touched down at Kualanamu International Airport on Monday, 15 January 2024, marking...
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has appointed leaders Roberto Eggs and Angelica Cheung to its Board of Directors, representing majority...
Malaysia Airlines has officially resumed direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chengdu, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Greater China...
Norse Atlantic Airways reported strong passenger growth and high load factors in December 2025, closing the year with solid momentum...
Ethiopian Airlines, a Star Alliance Carrier based in Addis Ababa, announced the launch of a new thrice-weekly passenger service from...
Hawaiian Airlines is investing more than $600 million over five years to modernize Hawaiʻi’s airports, upgrade Airbus A330 interiors, improve...
A new airline water safety study warns that drinking water onboard aircraft is not consistently safe. While U.S. airlines show...
U.S. military action in Venezuela has triggered airspace restrictions and widespread flight cancellations across the Caribbean during a peak holiday...
As eTurboNews marks 28 years of independent global travel journalism, we reflect on a changing tourism world shaped by resilience,...
China Aircraft Leasing Group’s order for 30 Airbus A320neo aircraft appears driven by commercial demand rather than politics. Available evidence...
WTTC’s move from London to Madrid is more than relocation—it is a governance reset. After Rome exposed leadership drift, renewed...
Taiwan’s EVA Air has approved a $1.94 billion Boeing aircraft deal to expand long-haul operations and strengthen transpacific connectivity. The...
Poland’s newly renamed Port Polska mega-airport aims to open in 2032 as a 40-million-passenger global hub linking Europe, Asia, and...
Pakistan has completed a historic privatization of its national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines, selling a 75% controlling stake to a...
Boeing is deploying a new kind of co-pilot — artificial intelligence — across engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance. Used under strict...
Air Premia is expanding its transpacific footprint with nonstop service between Seoul and Washington, D.C., highlighting its hybrid airline model...
Air Antilles’ sudden grounding has disrupted Caribbean air connectivity, stranding passengers and exposing the fragility of inter-island travel in the...
Emirates will introduce retrofitted Boeing 777s with Premium Economy on Dubai–Beirut flights from January 2026 and Dubai–Beijing from February. The...
Indonesia’s TransNusa has launched 11 international routes in just three years, expanding to 19 destinations as it focuses on tourism-driven...
Malaysia Flag carriers and fellow oneworld alliance members, Malaysia Airlines and Royal Air Maroc, have recently signed a strategic codeshare partnership, aimed...
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has launched the world’s first sanitizing prayer beads just in time for...
In today's fast-paced world, digital technology has permeated every corner of our lives, and the aviation industry is no exception. From passenger bookings to flight operations, the aviation sector has undergone a remarkable transformation thanks to digital advancements.
Air India, once burdened by losses and debt funded by taxpayers, is undergoing a comprehensive transformation to evolve into a...
