Brussels Airlines pilot detained (and later fired) after presenting “camouflage passport” at border control
A Brussels Airlines pilot was arrested at Brussels Airport after presenting a camouflage (fantasy) passport during a security check, Gazet van Antwerpen reports. Although...
Oktoberfest 2024: Lufthansa traditional Bavarian garment crew takes off from Munich
Lufthansa is celebrating Oktoberfest 2024 in style with its traditional "Trachten" costume crew and festive offerings both in-flight and at the Munich hub. Flight...
Pope Francis to fly with ITA Airways to Luxembourg on 26 September
Pope Francis will embark on his Apostolic Journey to Luxembourg and Belgium on 26 September 2024, departing from Rome Fiumicino Airport at 08:05 on...
SWISS and SBB-CFF-FFS expand Air-Rail network to Graubünden (Grisons), extending partnership indefinitely
SWISS and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB-CFF-FFS) are expanding their successful air-rail partnership, adding four new destinations—Chur, Davos, Klosters, and St. Moritz in the Canton...
October 1st Brussels Airport strike: most Brussels Airlines flights cancelled
Brussels Airlines has announced the cancellation of the majority of its flights scheduled for October 1, 2024, due to a national strike by security...
Brussels Airlines set to launch partnership with Beobank and Mastercard
Brussels Airlines and Miles & More, the loyalty program of Lufthansa Group, announce a strategic partnership with Beobank and Mastercard. This new partnership consists...
Air France, British Airways and Lufthansa Group airlines suspend flights to Middle East following attack in Lebanon
Brussels Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, has announced the immediate suspension of all flights to and from Tel Aviv (Israel) following a deadly...
Brussels Airlines expands Winter 2024-2025 schedule with new destinations and increased frequencies
This upcoming winter season, Brussels Airlines will expand its medium-haul network, adding a new destination and increasing frequencies to several sunny locations. Additionally, the...
airBaltic and Lufthansa Group extend and expand wet-lease partnership for three more years
Latvian carrier airBaltic and Lufthansa Group are extending their wet lease partnership for an additional three years, starting in the summer of 2025. Under...
Brussels Airlines unveils ambitious plans for fleet expansion and service enhancements
At a live press conference held at Brussels Airlines' headquarters, b.house, Aviation24.be was present as CEO Dorothea von Boxberg and Jan Derycke, Head of...
Lufthansa Cargo’s winter schedule 2024/2025 introduces new Transpacific flight and expanded freighter capacity
Lufthansa Cargo's winter schedule introduces 89 weekly Boeing 777F freighter connections, seven more than the summer timetable. The entry of the 18th Boeing 777F...
Lufthansa considers investment in airBaltic ahead of potential IPO
Lufthansa is reportedly exploring a potential investment in Latvian carrier airBaltic ahead of its planned IPO, which could occur by the end of 2024...
Edelweiss Air launches year-round flights from Zurich to Kittilä, strengthening Lapland’s international connectivity
Edelweiss Air, part of the Lufthansa Group, will begin year-round scheduled flights from Zurich to Kittilä, Finland, starting in December 2024. This will be...
Lufthansa Group expands route network from Berlin for Winter 2024
The Lufthansa Group is enhancing its services at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) with new routes and increased frequency for the winter season. Key developments...
SKY express expands partnership network with ITA Airways, boosting international connectivity
SKY express has partnered with ITA Airways, the Italian national carrier, to strengthen its network and enhance travel options between Greece and Italy, as...
SWISS expands Geneva-based network with new Berlin route and enhanced winter schedules
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is set to expand its Geneva-based route network this winter, introducing a new daily service to Berlin starting on...
Lufthansa Cargo invests €600 million in future-ready airfreight hub at Frankfurt Airport
Lufthansa Cargo has embarked on a major modernisation project, "LCCevo," at its Frankfurt Airport hub, with an investment of nearly €600 million. The goal...
European airlines resume flights to Tel Aviv amid geopolitical tensions
ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group have announced the resumption of flights to Tel Aviv after a suspension due to recent geopolitical tensions in the...
Brussels Airlines ranks among top 5 most punctual European carriers this summer
Brussels Airlines has emerged as one of the most reliable major European airlines during the busy summer season, with 99% of its flights operating...
SWISS faces aircraft balance issues due to heavier First Class seats
SWISS International Air Lines is facing balance problems with its Airbus A330-300 aircraft due to the increased weight of its new First Class seats,...