Play Airlines: A Strategic Shift and a Positive Summer Outlook
With a leisure-focused network shift, PLAY Airlines eyes the approaching summer season optimistically, with seat factors already up across all segments.
Airline
Airline
Air Canada Launches New Porto to Montréal Route
Air Canada will enhance its transatlantic offerings with the June launch of a new seasonal route connecting Porto, Portugal directly to Montréal.
Airline
Hi Fly Expands Charter Fleet with New Airbus A330-200
Wet leasing specialist Hi Fly has inducted a new three-class cabin Airbus A330-200 registered 9H-ALC into its charter fleet.
Emergency
London-Bound TAP A321neo Makes Emergency Landing in Porto, Reporting Smoke on Board
9 occupants of a TAP Air Portugal flight were hospitalised after the London-bound A321neo diverted to Porto with smoke on board on 11 March.
Airline
Emirates Expands Asian Reach: New Routes to Shenzhen, Da Nang, and Siem Reap
Emirates expands its Asian reach with new services planned to Shenzhen, China, Da Nang, Vietnam and Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Airline
EU Court Dismisses Ryanair Challenge to TAP State Aid Approval
The EU General Court has dismissed Ryanair's challenge against the aid package provided to Portugal's flag carrier, TAP Air Portugal.
Airline
Ryanair Adds 7 New Routes from London for Summer 2025
Ryanair will support 206 routes including seven new destinations in its summer 2025 scheduling at London Stansted Airport.
Airline
SAS and Air Europa Codeshare to Expand Connectivity Between Scandinavia and Iberia
SAS Scandinavian Airlines and Air Europa have forged a new codeshare partnership to increase travel connectivity between Scandinavia and the Iberian Peninsula.
General Aviation
Italy Renews Aerial Firefighting Contract with Avincis
Avincis has been awarded a further seven-year contract to operate Italy’s fleet of 18 CL-415 Canadairs on aerial firefighting operations.
Airport
Frankfurt Airport Sees Passenger Growth in 2024, Yet Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Frankfurt Airport welcomed 61.6 million passengers in 2024, showing a 3.7% increase from the previous year amid strong medium haul flight demand.