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easyJet announces two new routes from London Southend to Lyon and Sharm el-Sheikh

easyJet has announced two new routes between London Southend Airport and Lyon and Sharm el-Sheikh, further strengthening its network and providing customers in Essex and the wider South East with even greater choice for winter travel. Flights are on sale from today, with services to Lyon set to commence on 3 December 2026, operating twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays. Flights to Sharm el-Sheikh will begin on 4 January 2027, operating twice a week on Mondays and Fridays.

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Regulator warns of potentially deadly threat posed by over 100 million incorrectly packed batteries

Passengers are being told to “pack right for a safe flight”. The UK Civil Aviation Authority is warning passengers that while flying is very safe there is a rising risk from lithium batteries on planes. Rechargeable lithium batteries, such as power banks and vapes, can bring a fire risk that could be uncontrollable if packed in checked baggage. Ahead of the big summer getaway where over 60 million people are expected to be flying, the UK Civil Aviation Authority is telling all passengers to “pack right for a safe flight” by taking their batteries in the cabin with them.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News26 Jun

Lifemiles Named Up-and-Coming Loyalty Program of the Year at the 2026 Freddie Awards

Lifemiles, Avianca’s loyalty program, received the “Up and Coming Program Award,” recognizing it as the Breakout Loyalty Program of the Year, at the 2026 Freddie Awards. Considered one of the industry’s most prestigious honors, the award is determined by customer votes and recognizes programs that deliver exceptional value to their members through compelling promotions, accessible pricing and continuous innovation across the loyalty experience.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News25 Jun

United Airlines and DIRECTV Team Up to Stream Live TV - Including Live Sports

United Airlines and DIRECTV are teaming up to enable passengers to watch live streaming TV on Starlink-enabled, United seatback screens through July 20, which will allow soccer fans to catch all the action from the summer’s biggest sports tournament through the last match on as many as 150 Starlink-enabled aircraft thanks to the world’s fastest, most reliable inflight Wi-Fi service. Through DIRECTV and BBC, United customers on these aircraft have free access to more than a dozen live TV channels, including FOX, Fox Sports 1, Apple F1, ABC, ESPN, TNT, CNN, CBS, NBC, TBS and BBC News, offering live soccer, sports, news, weather, business and entertainment.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News25 Jun

Etihad steps up pilot recruitment across Europe and Türkiye

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will host a series of pilot recruitment sessions across Europe and Türkiye this summer, inviting experienced First Officers and Captains to join the fastest-growing airline in the world. The informal, drop-in sessions will take place between June and August 2026 across seven cities in Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom and Türkiye. They are open to experienced First Officers and Captains, and form part of a wider recruitment drive as Etihad expands its fleet and network through to 2030

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News25 Jun

“Aviation cybersecurity is no longer just a technology challenge”

ACI Europe Director General Olivier Jankovec recently warned of the growing threat posed by AI-enabled cyberattacks in aviation, bringing into focus a challenge the industry can no longer defer.  OneReg, the aviation compliance and safety software platform, says the response requires airports to think differently – not just about their individual defences, but about how the sector reduces systemic vulnerability. Carly Waddleton, Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder at OneReg, identifies two priorities that should sit at the heart of the industry’s response: Reducing complexity, and using collective intelligence.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News25 Jun

Asiana Airlines to Exit Star Alliance

Asiana Airlines, headquartered in Seoul, will formally leave Star Alliance on December 16, 2026, 23:59 Korea Standard Time. Since joining Star Alliance in 2003, Asiana Airlines has played a valued role in delivering seamless customer experiences across the network. On behalf of all member airlines, Star Alliance thanks Asiana Airlines and its employees for contributing to the exceptional customer experience that the Alliance is known for worldwide.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News24 Jun

Emirates brings its global travel rehearsal programme to the Maldives

Emirates, the world’s first Autism-Certified Airline, has conducted its first-ever “Travel Rehearsal” programme in the Maldives, at Velana International Airport (MLE). The Travel Rehearsal programme allows people with accessible travel requirements to experience a guided simulation of the complete air travel journey, familiarising them with airport procedures and onboard environments ahead of time – helping reduce anxiety and build confidence before an actual flight. This is the first-of-its-kind initiative conducted at Male’s airport, organised by Emirates and supported by airport stakeholders in addition to other partners.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News24 Jun

Make more of your summer with Emirates

Emirates is kickstarting the summer holidays with exclusive offers for passengers travelling to or through Dubai. From complimentary stays at the iconic JW Marriott Marquis*, to hundreds of discounts through the popular My Emirates Pass, travellers can enjoy even more value while exploring the city, whether visiting for a longer getaway or a short stopover. Emirates is inviting South African travellers to make the most of their summer holidays with exclusive offers for passengers travelling to or through Dubai.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News24 Jun

AirHelp app hits one million users as travellers switch from airline channels to independent flight

AirHelp, the world’s leading air passenger rights platform, today announced that its independent flight tracking app has reached one million users in just 12 months – a milestone that reflects a fundamental shift in how travellers manage disruption. As airlines continue to face challenges in real-time communication, passengers are increasingly seeking independent data to track flights, monitor disruptions and protect their schedules. Over the past year, app users conducted more than five million searches for flight numbers, airline and airports – and nearly half (46%) were monitoring someone else’s journey, suggesting that live, independent flight data has become a way for people to track loved ones rather than wait on carrier updates.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News24 Jun

Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines launch strategic joint business partnership

Malaysia Airlines (MAB) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have launched their strategic joint business partnership, formalised in January 2026 following the regulatory approvals, with the introduction of joint fare products for travel between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. The new joint fare offerings build on the airlines’ existing codeshare partnership, enabling MAB and SIA to provide customers with a greater variety of fare options between the two capital cities, as well as enhanced connectivity across the combined network of both carriers.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News24 Jun

VOLOTEA’S DIRECT FLIGHT MODEL AVOIDS 54% OF CO₂ EMISSIONS

Volotea, the airline connecting small and mid-sized European cities, operates a direct-flight connectivity model that helps significantly reduce the environmental impact of air travel. According to a company study, direct flights can avoid CO2 emissions by 54% compared with itineraries requiring connecting flights. This improvement is driven by several factors, including avoiding 58% of the travel time associated with connections and a 37% decrease in distance travelled. As a result, fuel consumption, and therefore CO₂ emissions generated per journey, is significantly reduced. These benefits are further supported by a load factor that has remained above 90% since 2018 and reached 91% in 2024, helping maximize operational efficiency and optimize resource utilization.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News23 Jun

Agadir, Morocco’s Best-Kept Coastal Secret, is Now Directly Connected to Montréal, Canada

The Morocco National Tourist Office (MNTO) and Air Transat recently announced a historic new nonstop route connecting Montréal (YUL) to Agadir (AGA), launched on June 12. This marks the first-ever direct flight between Montréal and Agadir, as well as the first direct connection between North America and southern Morocco - where a hidden gem awaits travelers. Described as one of the most beautiful bays in the world, Agadir sits along Morocco’s western Atlantic edge with a 10-kilometre beachfront, palm-lined promenades, and more than 300 days of sunshine annually. With its almost omnipresent sunshine, Agadir has earned a reputation as an exceptional holiday destination within the country. Styled more like a Mediterranean resort, Agadir is much different than how many travelers might conceptualize Morocco.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News23 Jun

WIZZ AIR NAMED WORLD’S MOST PUNCTUAL LOW COST AIRLINE IN MAY AS IT PREPARES FOR SUMMER PEAK

Wizz Air has been recognised by OAG* as the world’s most punctual low cost airline in May 2026, achieving an on time performance score of 87.8 per cent and a flight completion rate of 99.99 per cent across its network. As the airline enters one of the busiest periods of the year, operating a record 1,200 flights a day and carrying more than 200,000 passengers daily, Wizz Air has also introduced a range of operational and customer service measures designed to support reliable performance throughout the summer travel season.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News23 Jun

United Accelerates Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout with First Widebody Transatlantic Flight

United is accelerating the rollout of fast, free Starlink Wi-Fi for MileagePlus members as United flight 14 is set to depart Newark/New York for London this evening aboard a Boeing 777-200, marking the airline’s first transatlantic widebody customer flight equipped with Starlink and the first of nearly 60 United widebody aircraft expected to have Starlink this year. United expects to have its entire widebody fleet outfitted by next summer as the airline expands Starlink’s high-speed, reliable internet across its fleet.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News23 Jun

UK lifts travel advisory for Dubai

The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) welcomes the decision by the United Kingdom to lift the travel advisory. Dubai is open, with hotels, attractions, restaurants, retail destinations and other destination experiences ready to welcome back UK visitors to the city. Dubai International (DXB) has remained operational. Emirates is currently operating 97% of its global network, serving 138 destinations across 73 countries. Dubai Airports and airline partners continue to work to restore capacity and connectivity.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News22 Jun

It’s raining recognition for Etihad this award season

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, collected awards for the Airline with the Best Economy Class and Airline with the Best Cabin Crew for the sixth year in a row, at the 2026 Business Traveller Middle East Awards in Dubai on 18 June 2026. The accolades follow a string of wins for the airline this award season, with recognition also coming from the MENA Stevie Awards, the Business Traveller Cellars in the Sky Awards, the Aviation Achievement Awards, and the APEX Best Awards, bringing the airline’s tally to over 30 individual awards from international and regional industry bodies over the past 12 months.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News22 Jun

A new era of luxury: Etihad’s celebrated A380 debuts in Tokyo

Etihad Airways has celebrated the inaugural flight of its iconic Airbus A380 to Japan, which touched down at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport on 18 June. The arrival marks a landmark moment for the airline, with the renowned double-decker now operating daily between the two capitals. The aircraft brings expanded capacity on the route alongside an elevated premium offering. Featuring four distinct cabins, the A380 introduces The Residence to the Japanese market for the first time, allowing travellers flying to and from Tokyo to experience the pinnacle of luxury commercial aviation.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News22 Jun