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Ryanair closed out the year with a strong surge in passenger numbers, reporting a 7% year‑on‑year increase in December traffic to 14.5 million guests. The figure, published on 5 January 2026, underscores the airline’s continued momentum as Europe’s largest low‑cost carrier and highlights the resilience of short‑haul travel demand across the continent. Although the press…
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Two TUI Airways long‑haul services bound for Bridgetown were forced to make abrupt U‑turns today after a sudden wave of airspace restrictions rippled across the southern Caribbean in the wake of U.S. military strikes on Venezuela. The closures—implemented within hours of explosions reported in Caracas—triggered widespread disruption across the region’s air corridors, leaving airlines scrambling…
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KLM has cancelled several flights and delayed others after escalating events in Venezuela prompted the closure of nearby airspace, disrupting operations across parts of the Caribbean and northern South America. The airline confirmed the cancellations and delays in a series of updates issued on 3 January, outlining significant operational impacts and uncertainty for passengers travelling…
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As travellers across Europe look ahead to a new year of adventures, Ryanair has revealed the five destinations set to dominate holiday plans in 2026. The airline, which operates the continent’s largest network with more than 235 destinations, has identified a mix of emerging hotspots and revitalised favourites that are already seeing strong demand for…
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Nearly a decade after welcoming its first Airbus A220, airBaltic has been transformed—revitalised by an aircraft that reshaped its finances, network, and future. When airBaltic accepted delivery of its first Airbus A220‑300 on November 28, 2016, few could have predicted just how profoundly the aircraft would reshape the airline’s trajectory. Ten years later, as the…
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Which airline delivered the world’s best on‑time performance in 2025? Cirium’s latest data reveals a clear global leader in punctuality. Aeromexico has been crowned the world’s most on‑time global airline for the second consecutive year, according to Cirium’s 2025 On‑Time Performance Review — a data‑driven benchmark widely regarded as the industry’s most authoritative measure of…
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When SAUDIA begins operating its new Airbus A321XLR fleet in 2026 from Riyadh & Jeddah, the airline will enter a new phase of long‑haul narrowbody flying—one defined by premium density, strategic network deployment, and a clear shift toward efficiency without compromising luxury. With 15 aircraft on order and the first deliveries expected soon, the flag…
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When Cathay Pacific turns 80 in September 2026, the milestone will be marked not with a marketing slogan or a commemorative logo alone, but with something far more tangible — a return to the colours that defined the airline’s rise. In late 2025, an Airbus A350 was spotted in Xiamen wearing a refreshed version of…
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Thai Airways has entered a new chapter in its fleet modernisation strategy with the delivery of its first Airbus A321neo—an aircraft that will play a central role in reshaping the carrier’s short‑ and medium‑haul network over the coming years. The jet, leased from AerCap, marks the beginning of a 10‑aircraft commitment that will see additional…
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Vietnam Airlines launches the first nonstop Ho Chi Minh City to Copenhagen route, boosting travel, trade, and connectivity between Vietnam and Northern Europe. This establishes the first direct air link between Vietnam and Northern Europe and marking a significant step in the carrier’s long-term European expansion strategy. The launch underscores the airline’s ambition to strengthen…