Category: Travel

BERLIN — Evelyn Palla has become the first woman to lead Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s state-owned rail operator, assuming the role amid mounting pressure to resolve chronic issues plaguing the country’s railway network. Palla inherits a system burdened by frequent delays, train cancellations, aging infrastructure, and declining public confidence. Her appointment signals a strategic shift as […]

BRUSSELS — Brussels Airport has requested airlines to cancel approximately 50% of scheduled flights on Monday, following a wave of disruptions that led to 45 departing and 30 arriving flights being scrapped on Sunday. The move aims to ease congestion and stabilize operations amid ongoing logistical challenges. Airport officials have not disclosed the precise cause […]

A coordinated cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems has caused widespread delays across several major European airports, officials confirmed on Saturday. The disruption affected air traffic operations, leading to long queues and flight rescheduling at key transit hubs. Authorities are working to restore systems and assess the scope of the breach, which impacted passenger processing […]

The EASA Annual Safety Conference 2025 will take place on November 12–13, 2025 at the Copenhagen Marriott Hotel with the theme: “Aviate – Navigate – Communicate: Safety Today, Safety Cross-Domain, Safety Tomorrow.” With contributions from regulators, industry leaders, operator and innovators, the discussions will address the evolving dynamics of aviation and the shared responsibility to […]

Ryanair has announced the removal of three aircraft from its Austrian operations and the cancellation of three routes, citing the financial strain imposed by Austria’s aviation tax. The airline stated that the tax—levied on departing flights based on distance—has significantly increased operating costs, particularly for low-cost carriers. Ryanair warned that the measure undermines affordability and […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a new Revision of the Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness (EAR for CAW). Revision from September 2025 of the EAR for CAW includes Corrigendum II to ED Decision 2023/019/R, as regards the review of Part-66 and the introduction of new training methods and new teaching technologies. The EAR […]

EUROPE — Tourists planning autumn travel across southern Europe should brace for widespread disruptions as coordinated strike actions unfold in Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal. The industrial unrest, involving air traffic controllers, baggage handlers, and airport staff, is expected to cause delays, cancellations, and logistical challenges throughout September and October. In Italy, strikes began on […]

📍 Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas — American Airlines has reached a major milestone in its fleet expansion, welcoming its 1,000th mainline aircraft—a premium-configured Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The aircraft arrived at the airline’s Dallas–Fort Worth hub on August 29, 2025, as part of its ongoing modernization and long-haul service enhancement strategy. The new Dreamliner features American’s latest […]

COLOGNE, September 4, 2025 — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) released the results of a survey on Ethics for Artificial Intelligence in Aviation, timing its release to coincide with its annual “AI Days” event. The report captures the views of aviation professionals across Europe on the ethical dimensions of deploying AI in aviation […]

📍 Calgary, Canada — WestJet has announced its largest-ever aircraft purchase, signing a deal with Boeing for 67 new jets as part of a long-term fleet expansion and renewal strategy. The order includes 60 Boeing 737-10 MAX narrowbody aircraft and seven 787-9 Dreamliner widebody jets, aimed at strengthening both domestic and international operations. The agreement […]