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New routes from Frankfurt to Kajaani and Savonlinna Airports

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 09:37:28 EDT

Discover Airlines is expanding its route network between Germany and Finland by launching two new direct flight connections in 2027. The Lufthansa Group carrier will begin operating flights between Frankfurt and Savonlinna in summer 2027 and between Frankfurt and Kajaani during the 2027–2028 winter season. - - “The new direct routes from Frankfurt to Kajaani and Savonlinna Airports are excellent news, particularly for the development of air travel in Eastern Finland. These routes will stren...

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AirAsia named Airline of the Year at Australian Aviation Awards

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 06:48:30 EDT

AirAsia has been named Airline of the Year - International at the Australian Aviation Awards for the third time overnight, recognising the hard work that the airline has put in over the last 12 months to improve its customer experience, operational efficiency and workplace culture. - - Benyamin Ismail, General Manager AirAsia X, said it was an honour to be recognised once again with this award, which he says is a reflection of the airline's ongoing commitment to innovation and its peopl...

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SAS once again named Europe's most punctual airline

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 06:37:16 EDT

SAS has been named Europe's most punctual airline in Cirium's On-Time Performance report for July 2026, achieving an on-time arrival rate of 84.32 percent - The result comes during the peak summer season, one of the busiest and most operationally demanding periods of the year for aviation, highlighting SAS' continued focus on delivering a reliable travel experience. - - “July puts every part of an airline's operation to the test, with high passenger volumes, congested airports and very lit...

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Airfares worth sharing in the group chat: Virgin Australia launches international sale from $429 return*

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 05:41:54 EDT

- - • Virgin Australia has launched a one-week international sale, with return fares from just $429* (Gold Coast–Bali, Economy Lite) to popular holiday destinations, giving Australians another reason to finally book the holiday that's been stuck in the group chat. - - • Travellers can also save with Virgin Australia Holidays by Hopper, with flight and accommodation packages to Bali, Vanuatu, Fiji and Queenstown from $649** per person (based on two travellers, return Economy Lite fares from...

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Excellent environmental management: Lufthansa Airlines revalidated under EMAS

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 04:14:51 EDT

- - • Lufthansa City Airlines and Lufthansa Aviation GmbH validated under EMAS for the first time - - - Lufthansa Airlines has successfully completed revalidation under the EMAS environmental management system (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) for the reporting year 2025. With this, the airline is once again sending an important signal for corporate environmental responsibility. For the first time, Lufthansa City Airlines and Lufthansa Aviation GmbH were also recognized. Validation cov...

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Schiphol opens its largest Privium Lounge at the airport

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 04:12:25 EDT

A final video call, some last-minute work or simply relaxing before departure. Travellers can enjoy all of this in the new Privium ClubLounge South at Schiphol. Interior architects D/DOCK designed the lounge, which has been developed exclusively for Privium Plus members and is conveniently located near the B, C, and future A gates. Covering more than 800 square metres and accommodating up to 125 guests, it is the largest Privium Lounge at Schiphol. Travellers will find everything they nee...

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Summer 2027 flights have landed: easyJet Big Seat Release puts millions of seats on sale

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:34:23 EDT

- - • Thousands of flights for summer 2027 are now on sale with easyJet's Big Seat Release - • Nearly 14 million seats are available to book across over 78,000 flights between 14 June 2027 and 26 September 2027 from just £22.99* - • Customers can book early and get great value fares to over 135 destinations across easyJet's network at easyJet.com and via the mobile app - • Thousands of package holidays are also available with easyJet holidays - - - easyJet has launched its Bi...

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Breaking silos: why cross-sector collaboration matters now more than ever

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:21:16 EDT

This will not be the first time you're hearing this: sustainability needs to move from ideation to action. Quickly, and at scale. And for that, we need cross-sector collaboration. - - At Travalyst, we've been focusing on getting sustainability information into the places where travellers are searching for and booking their trips. Through the Travel Impact Model – developed by Google in collaboration with Travalyst – aviation emissions information alone has been seen in billions of searche...

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Lufthansa Group Submits Bid for Minority Stake in TAP Air Portugal

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:22:56 EDT

The Lufthansa Group submitted a bid to Parp�blica, the Portuguese state-owned investment company, as part of the bidding process for TAP Air Portugal. The acquisition of an initial minority stake is intended to establish a long-term partnership between the Lufthansa Group and TAP Air Portugal in order to secure TAP's successful future as Portugal's national airline on a sustainable basis. - - Carsten Spohr, CEO of the Lufthansa Group, says: “The Lufthansa Group stands for a long-standing, t...

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Extime and Sol de Janeiro invite travellers to “Make Life Cheirosa” with immersive summer activation at Paris A�roport

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:12:14 EDT

Sol de Janeiro, Extime Duty Free Paris and Extime JCDecaux Airport are bringing the spirit of the Brazilian summer to Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly airports through one of the brand's most ambitious travel retail activations to date. From 10 July to 24 August 2026, travellers are invited to “Make Life Cheirosa” via an “Extime immersive journey” that turns the airports into a vibrant summer destination, where they can discover, experience and shop Sol de Janeiro's hero products bef...

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DHL Express secures SAF supply from Moeve at Madrid Airport

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:06:13 EDT

- - • Signs agreement to purchase approximately 6,000 metric tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Moeve, covering around 50% of DHL Express' annual fuel consumption at Adolfo Su�rez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - • One-year agreement running from July 2026 to June 2027 supports DHL's ambition to increase the use of sustainable aviation fuels - - - DHL Express, the world's leading international express logistics provider, and Moeve announced the signing of a sustainable aviation fue...

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IATA, CANSO, and ACI Launch Joint Runway Safety Initiative

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:31:53 EDT

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), and Airports Council International (ACI) have launched a joint initiative to reduce the risk of runway incursions. - - A runway incursion is defined as an aircraft, vehicle, or person being incorrectly present on a runway or within its protected area. Incursions are documented in IATA's Annual Safety Reports, and several recent incursions have been fatal. Preventing incursions req...

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Lufthansa Group Hangar One opens to the public on August 1

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:28:39 EDT

- - • Open Thursdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - • Past, present, and future come together across more than 6,000 square meters - • Interactive exhibition featuring numerous displays and two historic aircraft - • First-class infrastructure for corporate and private events - - - A place that informs and inspires: The new Lufthansa Group Hangar One visitor and conference center at Frankfurt Airport opens its doors to the public on A...

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easyJet announces three new routes from the UK including the relaunch of flights to Kosovo

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:24:59 EDT

- - • easyJet's has announced three more winter routes are on sale today providing a greater range of destinations and supporting regional connectivity - • The airline is relaunching a route from the UK to Kosovo as well as launching new routes to France and between Northern Ireland and Scotland - • easyJet will be the only carrier offering a direct service between Bristol and Strasbourg and Belfast and Aberdeen - • Seats are available to book at easyJet.com and via the mobile...

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Shop smarter, holiday sooner: Velocity Frequent Flyer opens new online store

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:59:09 EDT

- - • Velocity Frequent Flyer has today launched a new online store that brings together the best of its previous Rewards Store and e-Store in one simplified place. - - • Named the Velocity Store, members can now shop, earn and redeem Velocity Points seamlessly on more than 300 brands and thousands of products with participating retailers*. - - • Members have access to more flexible payment options, including using Points, cash, or a combination of both on purchases. - - • To celebrate the...

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TIFF '26 Discovery programme introduces a bold new generation of filmmakers

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:13:27 EDT

TIFF announced the 2026 Discovery programme presented by Air France, showcasing a selection of emerging global filmmakers. Offering audiences a front-row seat to the future of cinema, this year's lineup highlights films that pair bold creative risks with fresh perspectives. Continuing the tradition of opening the programme with an audacious genre-bender, following the breakout success of John Early's TIFF '25 comedy Maddie's Secret, is the World Premiere of Stuffed. Directed and co-writ...

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Lost Pan Am Airliner Clipper Endeavor Found After Decades by Air/Sea Heritage Foundation, Eco Minerals, and Discovery Channel's 'Expedition Unknown'

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:39:23 EDT

-Download Photos HERE - - - -View Clips of the Discovery HERE and HERE - - - Seventy-four years after crashing into deep water off the northern coast of Puerto Rico, the wreckage of the lost Pan American Airways passenger plane Clipper Endeavor has been located following a years-long investigation led by Air/Sea Heritage Foundation (ASHF) in partnership with Deep Sea Vision (DSV), an Eco Minerals Company, and Discovery Channel's Emmy ® Award-winning series, Expedition...

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Bombardier's Global 8000, the World's Fastest Civil Aircraft, Sets New Speed Record Between Los Angeles and Farnborough, UK

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:45:29 EDT

- - • The Global 8000 aircraft set its latest speed record en route to the Farnborough International Airshow, where the aircraft will showcase its outstanding performance attributes in its first ever aerial display - • This latest achievement for the new Global 8000 (1) aircraft adds to a growing number of speed records and builds upon the industry-leading record tally of its predecessor the Global 7500 - • Bombardier's Global 8000 is the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde,...

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Back to School Season is Spring Break Trip Planning Season on Southwest

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:13:26 EDT

With the first day of school around the corner, the time is approaching to start planning Spring Break 2027 trips and Southwest Airlines® is ready to take Customers to beaches, mountains, and everywhere in between. The carrier's flight schedule is now available for booking through early April 2027 with record-high departures in Austin and Orlando, along with growth in Nashville and Las Vegas. - - Beefing Up in Base Cities - - Southwest® is continuing recent investments in its po...

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Schiphol to take over assistance services for passengers with reduced mobility

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:49:41 EDT

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has decided to manage the assistance of passengers with reduced mobility itself. This will give the airport more control over continuity, quality and further developments. Approximately 1000 Axxicom Airport Caddy workers are currently responsible for providing these important services. The switch should take place in early 2028. Until then, the services will continue to be provided by Axxicom Airport Caddy, part of Facilicom Groep. - - Assistance for passengers...

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Lorenza Maggio appointed CEO of Brussels Airlines

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:35:02 EDT

The Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has appointed Lorenza Maggio as the new CEO of Brussels Airlines. The decision is still subject to approval by the Board of Directors of SN Airholding. - - Alongside leading the Belgian airline, Lorenza Maggio will assume the role of “Executive Board Representative to the European Commission.” Her predecessor, Dorothea von Boxberg, is leaving the company at her own request with effect from 31 August 2026. The date for Lorenza Maggio's transition...

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100 days to go: Air New Zealand to be the first international airline at new Western Sydney Airport

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:25:33 EDT

From 26 October, Air New Zealand will operate three return services a week to WSI, becoming the airport's inaugural international airline and giving customers a second Sydney option alongside its existing services to Sydney Kingsford Smith. - - The new route will operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week using the airline's A320 and A321 aircraft. Flights will depart Auckland at 6.00am, arriving at WSI at 7.45am. The return service will depart WSI at 8.55am, arriving back in Auckland a...

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KLM and Ministry of Defence further strengthen cooperation

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:17:55 EDT

One year after signing a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation on the ground and in the air, KLM and the Ministry of Defence are taking new steps in their strategic partnership. The collaboration stems from the agreement signed in 2025, aimed at leveraging knowledge, expertise and capacity to strengthen the resilience of the Netherlands. - - Recent developments in the partnership were discussed today during a working visit by State Secretary for Defence Derk Boswijk to KLM a...

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IATA Guidance Supports Clearer and More Consistent In-Cabin Pet Travel

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:31:51 EDT

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released new operational guidance to support airlines in managing in-cabin pet travel at every stage of the journey from booking to check-in, boarding, the on-board experience, and arrival. - - It follows IATA's recently launched Guidance on Traveling with Service Dogs, reflecting a broader effort to improve consistency in the transport of dogs by air. - - “A pet is a much-loved member of the family. People traveling with their pets n...

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Luigi's Italian Pizza opened in Helsinki Airport's arrivals hall – the popular pizzas are now part of the Food Hall's selection

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:36:53 EDT

Quality straight from Italy - - Luigi's has become familiar to passengers at Helsinki Airport's gate 40, where Luigi's All Day Italian restaurant has become popular by offering high-quality Italian dishes. The Luigi's restaurant in the arrivals hall focuses on pizzas, offering a wider selection of both classics and new favourites than the restaurant in the gate area. - - Luigi's pizzas are made with carefully selected ingredients. For example, the flour used in the pizzas comes from an Ita...

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Ferrovial appoints John L. Morton as CEO of the Airports division

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:20:23 EDT

Ferrovial has appointed John L. Morton as CEO of the Airports division, effective September 2026. He will succeed Luke Bugeja, who will retire from his role after more than five years of successful contribution to the company. - - “I am pleased to welcome John to Ferrovial's Management Committee. His extensive experience in transportation infrastructure, aviation, and public-private partnerships will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen Ferrovial Airports and deliver long-term valu...

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More experiences, more connections, and more relevance. Miles & More is becoming Lufthansa Group Miles & More

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:07:30 EDT

- - • The new name highlights its unifying role within the group-wide brand architecture. A relaunch is planned for the end of the year. - • The repositioning is part of the strategic evolution toward the Lufthansa Group's holistic loyalty program. - • “Moments that move you” is the emotional core and fundamental philosophy of the realignment. - - - The Lufthansa Group is increasingly using its newly introduced umbrella brand in communications with customers. By the end of 2026, the g...

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Production of Europe's First Sikorsky FIREHAWK® Helicopters Begins in Poland

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:12:23 EDT

In a milestone for European aerial firefighting and emergency response, PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), has commenced production of Europe's first Sikorsky S-70 FIREHAWK ® helicopters. The aircraft are being manufactured for the Czech Republic Ministry of the Interior through a partnership with Česk� leteck� servisn� (ČLS), a Helicopter Alliance (HA) company and United Rotorcraft. - - The FIREHAWK, a purpose‑built variant of the BLACK HAWK ® helicopt...

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Lufthansa's first Airbus A350-1000 arrives with a special livery

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:23 EDT

- - • The seventh aircraft with the blue anniversary livery is scheduled to be transferred to Munich this fall - • D-AIFA is to be named “Deutschland” - • The A350-1000 will be the 700th aircraft delivered by Airbus to the Lufthansa Group - - - In just a few weeks, Lufthansa's special anniversary fleet will welcome another addition: The very first A350-1000 that Lufthansa Airlines will take delivery of from Airbus was painted at the Toulouse plant in blue, featuring a white XXL crane...

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Budimex to build the foundations for the passenger terminal at Poland's new national airport

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:12:12 EDT

- - • The contract, valued at nearly 34 million euros, marks the start of construction on one of Central Europe's most ambitious infrastructure projects - - - Budimex, Ferrovial's Polish subsidiary, has signed a contract with Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) to carry out the foundation work for the passenger terminal at Poland's new national airport, located between Warsaw and Ł�dź. The contract, valued at 145.9 million zlotys (approximately 34 million euros ), marks the s...

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New Direct Flight Route from Rovaniemi to London Gatwick

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:03:07 EDT

British Airways' subsidiary BA Euroflyer is expanding its route network to Finnish Lapland by launching a new direct route from the United Kingdom for the 2026–2027 winter season. - - The airline will introduce a new route from London Gatwick Airport to Rovaniemi, with services commencing on 4 December 2026. Flights will operate twice weekly, on Mondays and Fridays. - - In addition to this new route, British Airways will continue to offer flights from London Gatwick to Ivalo during the upcom...

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Telef�nica and Amper Upgrade Critical Communications Networks at Ten Aena Airports

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:16:20 EDT

Telef�nica Spain and Amper have been selected to modernize the DMR and TETRA radio communications networks at ten Spanish airports operated by Aena. - - The upgrade of these radio communications networks, which is highly reliable, fail-safe communication systems—will enhance the resilience and availability of the solutions that support coordination among the various airport services, helping to ensure the safety and efficiency of operations in highly demanding operational environments. - - S...

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AirAsia and Tourism Authority of Thailand strengthen strategic partnership to drive tourism growth across the region

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:05:23 EDT

AirAsia Group Berhad (formerly known as AirAsia X Berhad) and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have strengthened their long-standing partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), witnessed by the Prime Minister of Thailand, to jointly promote Thailand as one of the region's leading travel destinations. - - The three year collaboration, spanning 2026 to 2029, marks a shared commitment to boost tourism, strengthen regional connectivity and inspire more travell...

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Anko van der Werff to leave SAS at the beginning of 2027

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:57:21 EDT

Van der Werff will remain in his current role until departure, ensuring stability and continuity as SAS continues to execute its strategic priorities and deliver reliable operations and a high-quality experience for customers, colleagues and stakeholders. SAS will continue operating according to its established plan, with full focus on ongoing delivery and strategic progress. The Board will now initiate the process of appointing his successor. - - Since Anko van der Werff joined SAS in 2021...

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Australian airline-first: Virgin Australia to offer eligible Flex ticket holders access to free same-day flight changes

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:13:06 EDT

- - • Virgin Australia is now offering eligible guests who purchase a domestic Economy Flex fare access to Fly Ahead, enabling them to move to an available earlier same-day flight through the Virgin Australia app with no change fee or fare difference 1. - - • Amid a backdrop of high inflation, the move is designed to help travellers, particularly those flying for business, avoid additional flight change costs. - - • The Australian-first feature gives travellers more control when plans chan...

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