Brussels Airlines A320neo returns to Brussels after lightning strike during take-off
On 18 May, an Brussels Airlines Airbus A320neo, registered OO-SBB, operating flight SN2825 from Brussels to Budapest, was forced to return shortly after take-off...
Étienne Davignon (1932-2026) and Belgian aviation: the man behind Brussels Airlines
The name Étienne Davignon is primarily associated with European politics and Belgian industry. A former Vice-President of the European Commission and an influential figure...
SWISS to resume Tel Aviv flights in July 2026 as Dubai suspension extended
SWISS International Air Lines plans to restart flights between Zurich and Tel Aviv from 1 July 2026, following months of disruption linked to the...
Eurowings makes sneakers part of cabin crew uniform every day
Eurowings is expanding its “Sneaker Airline” concept by allowing cabin crew to wear branded white sneakers as part of their uniform on all operating...
Lufthansa moves to take control of ITA Airways with majority stake purchase
Deutsche Lufthansa AG has announced plans to increase its stake in ITA Airways from 41 percent to 90 percent, marking a major step toward...
Lufthansa Group orders 20 new long-haul aircraft worth $7.7 billion from Airbus and Boeing
Lufthansa Group has ordered 20 additional long-haul aircraft, comprising ten Airbus A350-900 jets and ten Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, as part of its ongoing...
Lufthansa’s first Boeing 777-9 completes maiden flight with full passenger cabin
Lufthansa’s first Boeing 777-9 has successfully completed its maiden flight, marking a major milestone in the long-delayed 777X programme.
Unlike earlier test aircraft fitted with...
SWISS reports strong Q1 profit boosted by demand surge, warns of fuel cost impact ahead
SWISS posted a sharply improved first-quarter 2026 operating result of CHF 30 million, up from CHF 3.3 million a year earlier, while revenues remained...
SWISS A350 diverts to Almaty after co-pilot medical emergency
SWISS flight LX123 from Seoul to Zurich made an unscheduled landing in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on 6 May 2026 after the co-pilot suffered a medical...
Lufthansa Group narrows Q1 losses as revenue hits record, outlook holds despite fuel risks
Lufthansa Group reported a significantly improved first quarter in 2026, with revenue rising 8% to €8.7 billion—a record for a Q1—while its Adjusted EBIT...
Brussels Airlines’ Q1 results: Resilient performance amid fuel shock and supply risk
Brussels Airlines reported an adjusted EBIT of -€55 million in the first quarter of 2026, a 4% decline year-on-year, reflecting a mixed start to...
ITA Airways launches first nonstop Houston–Rome route, expanding U.S. network
ITA Airways has inaugurated its first-ever direct service between Rome Fiumicino Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, closing a longstanding gap in transatlantic connectivity.
The...
Lufthansa unveils ‘FOX’ Premium Service across all long-haul cabins
Lufthansa is launching a comprehensive new onboard service concept—“Future Onboard Experience” (FOX)—across all long-haul flights from May 6, marking one of the largest customer...
Eurowings puts gourmet twist on classic currywurst with new in-flight offering
Eurowings is adding a distinctly German culinary icon to its onboard menu, partnering with renowned chef Tim Raue to launch a premium Currywurst in...
Lufthansa turns layovers into city breaks with new Munich stopover programme
Lufthansa has launched a new stopover programme allowing passengers to transform layovers into short city trips, starting with its hub in Munich.
The initiative enables...
Swiss A330 aborts takeoff in Delhi after engine issue, six injured during evacuation
A flight operated by Swiss International Air Lines was forced to abort takeoff in New Delhi, India on Sunday morning, 26 April, after an...
New Shannon–Frankfurt route launches, boosting global connectivity from Ireland’s West Coast
Shannon Airport is set to expand its international reach with the launch of a new direct service to Frankfurt, operated by Discover Airlines.
The inaugural...
Volotea and ITA Airways expand partnership with new codeshare deal
Volotea and ITA Airways have deepened their partnership with the launch of a bilateral codeshare agreement, significantly expanding travel options across Europe.
Building on an...
Lufthansa unveils new uniform designed with BOSS ahead of 100th anniversary
Lufthansa has revealed a new generation of uniforms for its staff, marking a major brand refresh as the airline approaches its 100th anniversary.
The collection—created...
Lufthansa launches first A380 with new Business Class on Munich–Los Angeles route
Lufthansa has introduced its first retrofitted Airbus A380 featuring a completely redesigned Business Class, marking a major step in the airline’s premium cabin upgrade...