https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/ en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-06-15T15:17:17+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwandair-wins-best-cabin-service-in-africa-at-the-2026-apex-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwandair-wins-best-cabin-service-in-africa-at-the-2026-apex-awards/ RwandAir has been named Best Cabin Service in Africa at the 2026 APEX Awards, marking the first time the airline has received this recognition for its onboard customer experience. The award was presented during the APEX Future Travel Experience (FTE) EMEA event in Dublin and is based exclusively on independently verified passenger feedback from more than one million flights worldwide. The recognition is therefore a direct reflection of the experience delivered to customers onboard RwandAir flights. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:08:38 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/portuguese-national-team-is-flying-with-tap-air-portugal-to-the-2026-world/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/portuguese-national-team-is-flying-with-tap-air-portugal-to-the-2026-world/ The Portuguese national team is flying with TAP Air Portugal to the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The national team delegation, led by captain Cristiano Ronaldo and manager Roberto Martinez, departed this Friday aboard the A330 CS-TUM, named Nuno Álvares Pereira and decorated with the slogan “It’s Portugal Time”, heading to West Palm Beach, where it is due to arrive at 10.30 pm local time. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:02:22 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-and-el-al-establish-new-codeshare-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-and-el-al-establish-new-codeshare-partnership/ Latvian airline airBaltic and EL AL Israel Airlines have announced a new codeshare agreement, effective from July 1, 2026. The partnership will expand travel options for customers and further strengthen airBaltic’s network for transit passengers travelling between Israel and Europe via Riga, Latvia. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:59:29 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-efficiency-in-tests-converting-co-into-sustainable-aviation-fuel-com/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-efficiency-in-tests-converting-co-into-sustainable-aviation-fuel-com/ Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), in collaboration with researchers from Aramco, have achieved the highest reported efficiency in converting carbon dioxide into jet fuel-range hydrocarbons, advancing the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:14:20 +0000 Airline, Technology, Sustainability https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-lands-in-two-of-europes-most-beloved-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-lands-in-two-of-europes-most-beloved-destinations/ Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, proudly announced the launch of two new European routes this June: direct services to Kraków, and Palma de Mallorca. These additions mark a significant milestone in Etihad’s expanding European network and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s role as one of the world’s most connected destinations. Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer at Etihad Airways said: “These two new routes are a proof point of Etihad’s ambitions in Europe. Kraków and Palma de Mallorca are two of the continent’s most captivating destinations, and by connecting them directly to our home in Abu Dhabi we are opening new possibilities for leisure travellers, businesses and communities. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:31:35 +0000 Airline, Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riyadh-air-launches-first-domestic-service-to-jeddah/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riyadh-air-launches-first-domestic-service-to-jeddah/ Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, yesterday officially launched its domestic operations to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah in a historic ceremony attended by His Excellency Dr. Tawfig Al-Rabiah, Minister of Hajj and Umrah, His Excellency Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Mr. Raed Ismail, Riyadh Air Board Member, Eng. Raed bin Ibrahim Al-Mudayheem, Chairman of the Board of directors of Jeddah Airports Company; Eng. Mazen bin Mohammed Johar, Chief Executive Officer Of Jeddah Airport company, and senior executives from the airline and entities operating in the airport. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:28:40 +0000 Airline, Events, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dan-air-carries-over-30000-passengers-in-its-first-year-of-operations-to-sy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dan-air-carries-over-30000-passengers-in-its-first-year-of-operations-to-sy/ On 15 June, DAN AIR marks one year since launching operations to Syria. The airline became the first carrier from the European Union to operate direct scheduled flights between Romania and Syria, reconnecting the two countries after nearly 14 years during which Syria remained absent from the European air transport network. Over the past year, DAN AIR has transported more than 30,000 passengers on the Bucharest–Damascus–Bucharest route, while achieving an average load factor of 88%. One year after making European civil aviation history by resuming direct scheduled flights between the European Union and Syria, DAN AIR is further expanding its footprint in the region, becoming the only EU airline to operate scheduled services simultaneously to two Syrian cities: Damascus and Aleppo. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:21:55 +0000 Airline https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-president-clay-sun-named-first-taiwanese-member-of-iata-board-of-di/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-president-clay-sun-named-first-taiwanese-member-of-iata-board-of-di/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has elected EVA Air President Clay Sun to its Board of Directors, making him the first Taiwanese representative to serve on the organization’s highest governing body and marking the first participation by a Taiwan-based airline. The announcement was made at the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM), in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:52:09 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/never-miss-a-match-emirates-screens-fifa-world-cup-26-live-on-flights-via-s/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/never-miss-a-match-emirates-screens-fifa-world-cup-26-live-on-flights-via-s/ Emirates will screen every match of the FIFA World Cup 26™ onboard its flights, via its dedicated live sports channel – Sport 24 on ice. Ensuring that Emirates customers don’t miss a moment and enjoy of the one of the most watched sporting events in the world - Sport24 on ice is offering the full schedule of matches onboard. Bringing together fans from every nation and creating moments that transcend borders, passengers can follow the action live at 40,000 feet, ensuring they never miss a goal, a celebration, or a defining moment of the competition. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:47:26 +0000 Airline, Events, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riyadh-air-completes-first-commercial-flight-on-brand-new-boeing-787-9-drea/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riyadh-air-completes-first-commercial-flight-on-brand-new-boeing-787-9-drea/ Riyadh Air, the Kingdom’s new national carrier, celebrated its first commercial (maiden) flight operated on its brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which arrived in Riyadh from Boeing only five days earlier on June 5. The daily service, flight RX401, departed from Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH) for London Heathrow (LHR) marking a major milestone in the airline’s evolution and beginning a new era of travel and connectivity for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:47:41 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators