EasyJet strike weekend
EasyJet's operations will be disrupted on 15 and 16 August by a fresh strike.
Emirates further enhances its ticket flexibility
While the situation in the Persian Gulf remains as uncertain as ever, Emirates is "at it again" by offering even more flexibility to its passengers...
Asiana/Korean Air merger: final hurdle cleared
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines have secured the final approvals needed for their merger, paving the way for the launch of the new "integrated airline" on 17 December 2026.
Madrid-Barajas rolls out its 3D scanners and launches €146m of works
On 30 July, Aena brought the new 3D scanner security checkpoint at Madrid-Barajas T4 into service and launched two tenders for €146m worth of works.
Brussels Airlines is abandoning its expansion
Brussels Airlines is abandoning plans to acquire two new Airbus A330s for its long-haul network due to its financial difficulties.
Eurostar will serve Antwerp from London in December
Launched on 14 December, this service between London St Pancras and Antwerp will only be possible in this direction due to the lack of border controls at the Belgian station.
Schiphol opens its largest Privium lounge
On 6 August, Schiphol inaugurated the ClubLounge South, an 800 m² Privium lounge with a capacity of 125 travellers, making it the largest in its premium network.
Lufthansa Group is rolling out Starlink in turn
The Lufthansa Group's first Airbus A320neo will take to the skies on 19th August equipped with Starlink.
Trenitalia will launch on the Paris-London route in 2029
To compete with Eurostar, the French subsidiary of the Italian group FS International will use 10 of the 19 trainsets ordered from the manufacturer Hitachi Rail.
The buyout of easyJet by Apollo is confirmed
easyJet has ultimately opted for the investor Apollo, with the deal expected to be finalised by the end of March 2027. Is a new strategy on the horizon with the change in shareholders?
Transport & Environment: campaigning for electric flights
Transport & Environment identifies flights of less than 500 km, representing a quarter of European traffic, as the primary field of application for electric and hybrid aircraft, expected by 2030.
Airbnb now earns miles on TAP Miles&Go
TAP Air Portugal has signed a partnership with Airbnb that allows its passengers to earn miles with the short-term apartment rental company.
Definitive green light for the second runway at London Gatwick
The approval of a second runway for London Gatwick airport will further strengthen the British capital's leadership in air connectivity in Europe.
Work from Anywhere: IWG's 2026 rankings
Climate, broadband, accommodation, transport, flexible workspaces: IWG unveils the best destinations for remote working in its Work from Anywhere study.
Minor: new NH hotels in Barcelona, Budapest and Innsbruck
Barcelona, Budapest, Innsbruck and even Riyadh: Minor Hotels has several new NH and NH Collection hotels in the pipeline.
Strike notice at easyJet in France in August
The EasyJet France cabin crew unions have lodged a strike notice running from 7 August to 2 September, driven, according to them, by deteriorating working conditions and against a backdrop of the airline's sale.
Donald Trump's grand ambitions for Washington Dulles Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport, the main international gateway to the federal capital, is set to undergo a grandiose redevelopment to Donald Trump's taste.
Australia: digital replaces paper for the arrival card
Australia is rolling out electronic arrival declarations by the end of 2027 to all airports and airlines across its territory.
Long Stays by Radisson, a structured offer for extended stays
Radisson Hotel Group is consolidating its extended-stay hotels under the Long Stays by Radisson Hotels programme, featuring dedicated rates and standardised conditions.
Coworking: IWG buys Wojo
Accor and Bouygues Immobilier are selling their Wojo coworking spaces to the global leader in flexible workspaces, IWG. This divestment is in addition to a partnership for the development of spaces within Accor hotels.
