Delta Air Lines reported June-quarter 2026 results on July 10, 2026, saying demand remained broad-based and that performance held up even as fuel costs surged. CEO Ed Bastian said Delta delivered $1.4 billion in pre-tax profit while absorbing “the highest quarterly fuel expense” in the company’s history, and the carrier reaffirmed its full-year earnings and […]
Travel Radar•Oluwaferanmi Ogunsemowo15 JulLow-cost carrier Wizz Air announced a new direct route from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO) in the Moldovan capital, with fares from £37. The new year-round service will operate four times a week. New route to Chișinău Wizz Air’s new route to Chișinău via London Gatwick is available to book from […]
Travel Radar•Takey Elbarky15 JulAir Canada has introduced a new Air Canada City Shuttle service connecting downtown Montreal with Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), offering passengers a more direct option for travelling between the city centre and the airport. New service offers convenience The shuttle operates between Air Canada’s Montreal headquarters in Palais des congrès de Montreal and YUL, with […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis15 JulAirlines, airports and air traffic control providers across Europe are preparing for a busy summer travel period as passenger demand continues to recover. While the aviation sector has strengthened operational resilience since the staffing shortages and technical disruptions that affected travel in 2022 and 2023, industry officials continue to monitor challenges, including workforce availability, weather […]
Travel Radar•Eve Powell15 JulA student pilot safely landed a training aircraft in Argentina after her flight instructor died during a lesson. Local authorities launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Investigation launched into the training flight The training flight took place near Toledo in Córdoba province aboard a Cessna 150. Officials confirmed the student was uninjured […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis15 JulEmirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has launched a giveaway in celebration of Dubai Summer Surprises 2026, an annual celebration consisting of events, sales and concerts in the Emirate. Until Aug. 30, 2026, members will be entered into a raffle to win a share of 5 million Skywards Miles when they spend […]
Travel Radar•Lorna Rudge14 JulAustralia is set to upgrade the mandatory documentation submission process for arriving passengers from paper to digital. This comes as part of a $56.1 million modernisation initiative intended to be implemented by the end of 2027. Digital Modernisation Initiative It has been reported that the Federal Government of Australia and Qantas, the Australian flag carrier, […]
Travel Radar•Melissa Thomas14 JulRiyadh Air is holding talks with both Airbus and Boeing about purchasing widebody aircraft. The carrier has just begun its domestic and international operations and is seeking additional jets to meet its travel demand. About Riyadh Air The newly launched Riyadh Air is a Saudi flag carrier with its main hub at Riyadh’s King Khalid […]
Travel Radar•Gabriela Ribas14 JulThe United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) carrier Flydubai announced the resumption of daily flights to Syria’s Aleppo International Airport (ALP) following a 14-year stoppage. The route’s first flight will depart from Dubai International Airport (DXB) on July 20 and will be the carrier’s second route to Syria, following its service to Damascus International Airport (DAM). Return […]
Travel Radar•Takey Elbarky14 JulA Greek Air Force F-16 fighter jet made an emergency landing after a technical malfunction at Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH), disrupting operations during a busy holiday season. The pilot escaped unharmed, while airport operations were temporarily disrupted as emergency crews responded to the incident. Landing due to technical fault The Hellenic Air Force said the […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis14 JulDuring a test flight, a pilot was caught skywriting the statement “I’m bored” on the airline-tracking website FlightRadar24. The Ravenair plane took off from Liverpool at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, flew around the Wirral peninsula, Cheshire and North Wales, and landed back in Merseyside at 1:30 p.m. Information on the Ravenair skywriting The […]
Travel Radar•Jinnie Ye14 JulU.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May 2026, marking the second straight month fuel spending topped $6 billion, according to government data cited by The Associated Press. That May total was 84% higher than a year earlier, even though carriers burned slightly less fuel than they did in May 2025. Why prices […]
Travel Radar•Oluwaferanmi Ogunsemowo14 JulIn a surprise takeover, U.S. private equity firm Apollo has gatecrashed the bid by rival Castlelake, already agreeing to key terms for a possible cash offer. This potential deal breaks down to 715 pence per share, swaying the support of easyJet’s board, who are likely to encourage shareholders to accept the bid. Apollo has outbid […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling14 JulBristol Airport (BRS), along with 12 other airports, has updated its electric gate (eGate/ePassport gates) rules this summer. Now, eligible travellers and children aged 8 and above will be permitted to use this system to help shorten queues. eGates eGates (ePassport gates) are automated border-control barriers that use facial recognition to allow eligible travellers to […]
Travel Radar•Holly Snow14 JulSouth African Airways (SAA) has denied media reports that they secured 1 billion South African rands (46 million pounds) in government-backed funding through a commercial bank. It describe that these claims are speculative and inaccurate, stating that the funding developments will be disclosed through official channels. South African Airlines denies reports of Government backed credit […]
Travel Radar•Michelle Owusuaa12 JulA passenger was almost sucked out of a broken window on a Ryanair flight after a window shattered midflight. The man was lifted from his seat after the cabin rapidly became depressurised. Passengers have reported the head and shoulders of the man were entirely out of the window at one point following the incident. The […]
Travel Radar•Olivia Jarvis12 JulWizz Air (W6, Budapest) will expand its bases to Spain, specifically at Madrid Barajas and Valencia Manises. Launching its first domestic routes in the country starting in late October 2026. Wizz Air announces expansion into Spain The low cost carrier (LCC) will be bringing its two A321-200X aircraft to each of the airports. Its domestic […]
Travel Radar•Michelle Owusuaa12 JulBritish aero-engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has announced that its Pearl 700 engines successfully powered the first flight of the Gulfstream 800 ultra-long-range business jet, using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This positive news from the high-altitude flight test campaign is a major step forward toward SAF being fully certified for commercial aviation. Flight-test campaign To undertake […]
Travel Radar•Kate Angel12 JulZimex Aviation took delivery of its first De Havilland Canada-6-300-G, becoming the first European operator of the type as well as the second worldwide. This is the first of the modernised version of the famous Twin Otter aircraft. First DHC-6-300-G for Zimex Aviation This new delivery marks a new entry for upgraded turboprop in operational […]
Travel Radar•Michelle Owusuaa11 JulThe Air Canada Foundation has raised a record breaking C$1.5 million during its 14th annual charity golf tournament, marking its most successful fundraising event to date. The milestone also brings the Foundation’s total fundraising to more than C$20 million since the events began in 2012. More than C$20 million raised since launch Held in support […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis11 Jul