Airport


  • London Stansted Passenger Numbers Surpass 30 Million

    London Stansted Airport has celebrated the busiest year in its history, surpassing the 30‑million‑passenger milestone for the first time and cementing its position as one of the UK’s fastest‑growing major airports. According to the airport’s latest figures, 2025 delivered unprecedented demand, expanded route networks, and a surge in festive-season travel that pushed annual volumes to…

  • Bishoftu International Airport: Ethiopia’s New Gateway

    As of January 10, 2026, Ethiopian Airlines Group have celebrated the commencement of construction for Ethiopia’s new international airport, Bishoftu International Airport. Meanwhile, the new gateway taking shape is Bishoftu International Airport. It is located in the town of Bishoftu, approximately 28 kilometres away from the city centre of Addis Ababa. Multiple key guests attended…

  • Dubai International Overtakes Atlanta as the World’s Busiest Airport

    Dubai International Airport (DXB) has officially claimed the title of the world’s busiest airport by scheduled seat capacity, overtaking Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) for the first time in modern aviation history. According to fresh OAG data, DXB handled 5.5 million seats in January 2026, surpassing Atlanta’s 4.9 million during the same period. It’s a…

  • Riga Airport Handles 7.1m Passengers in 2025

    Riga Airport closed 2025 with a stable operational performance, maintaining passenger volumes and delivering solid cargo growth despite a year shaped by geopolitical uncertainty and economic pressures. Preliminary data confirms the airport handled just over 7.1 million passengers, broadly matching 2024 levels, while cargo throughput increased by 7%, underscoring the airport’s resilience in a challenging…

  • Loganair Blocked from Guernsey Routes as TLA Rejects Licence Bid

    Guernsey has decided to deny Loganair the licences needed to operate flights to Jersey and Southampton, which has triggered a significant shake‑up in the Channel Islands’ aviation landscape, leaving the Scottish carrier with no option but to withdraw entirely from the island from mid‑January. The move effectively hands Aurigny, the States‑owned airline, a temporary monopoly…

  • The Top 50 Airports in the World for 2026

    What are the top 50 airports in 2026? Discover the global hubs leading in smart technology, passenger experience, and operational excellence. Travel and Tour World (TTW) has released its 2026 ranking of the world’s 50 best airports, highlighting the hubs that are redefining operational excellence through digital transformation, automation, and passenger‑centric innovation. The list reflects…

  • A Day of Chaos in Athens FIR: Radio Failure Causes Disruption of Flights

    Greece’s aviation system was thrown into turmoil on Sunday after a major technical failure in the radio frequency infrastructure serving the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) forced widespread delays, cancellations, and the temporary grounding of aircraft across the country. The disruption, described by authorities as “a technical issue of unprecedented scale,” rippled through the nation’s…

  • Navi Mumbai International Airport Opens: 30 Years in the Making?

    On Christmas Day, just four days ago, Navi Mumbai International Airport formally opened and commenced passenger & cargo operations. This has been a culmination of nearly 30 years worth of work to get to this point, with that time now arrived and in effect. Whilst it has opened, there are still big plans for the…

  • Wizz Air Pounces on TUI Slots at London Luton, Announces Six New Routes

    Wizz Air has pounced on slots released by TUI at London Luton Airport, and has announced six new routes as a result. It is understood that these six new routes will form part of the airline’s Summer 2026 scheduling out of the UK airport. It also means that the carrier will base another aircraft at…

  • Promising News: Are Riyadh Air Coming to Manchester Airport?

    Information has been circulating that Riyadh Air look set to be operating flights to Manchester Airport on May 2, 2026. This is promising news for the airport, as they continue their route development eastbound, and would be a welcome addition as well. Furthermore, it will also be another great link to the Middle East, given…