https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/ en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-11-03T12:28:58+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-welcomes-more-than-18-million-passengers-in-the-first-nine-months/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-welcomes-more-than-18-million-passengers-in-the-first-nine-months/ Eurowings has completed the first nine months of the year with stable operational performance and high customer satisfaction. Despite a challenging economic environment, the average load factor rose to 88 per cent during the peak summer travel season. Customer satisfaction, measured by the so-called Net Promoter Score (NPS), stood at 46 – a figure recognised as high within the industry. Eurowings’ crews played a key role in this result: 85 per cent of travellers gave them positive ratings, particularly for their professionalism and strong service focus. From January to September, more than 18 million passengers chose Germany’s largest leisure airline for their journeys on 129,000 flights. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:20:35 +0000 Airline https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-selects-accelyas-flx-select-to-advance-its-modern-airline-retailin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-selects-accelyas-flx-select-to-advance-its-modern-airline-retailin/ Accelya, a global leader in airline technology, today announced an agreement with EGYPTAIR, the national flag carrier of Egypt, to modernize its indirect distribution capabilities through the implementation of FLX Select. The solution will provide EGYPTAIR with a streamlined and standardized approach to accelerating its New Distribution Capability (NDC) deployment, while establishing a solid foundation for its transition towards Modern Airline Retailing. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:56:53 +0000 Airline, Technology, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-hosts-arab-air-carriers-organizations-59th-annual-general-mee/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-hosts-arab-air-carriers-organizations-59th-annual-general-mee/ Under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the 59th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization (AACO) officially opened today at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel. Hosted by Qatar Airways from 2-4 November 2026, the event opened with addresses from Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer and AGM Chairman, Hamad Al-Khater, and AACO Secretary General, Abdul Wahab Teffaha, setting the stage for the discussions on the industry’s evolving landscape and strategic priorities. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:12:42 +0000 Airline, Events, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mehmet-t.-nane-designated-icao-global-ambassador/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mehmet-t.-nane-designated-icao-global-ambassador/ Mehmet T. Nane, Chairperson of Pegasus Airlines, has added to his record of international aviation firsts. Designated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), he becomes an ICAO Global Ambassador for the term running from October 2026 to October 2028. The ICAO Global Ambassadors Programme brings together close to 40 Ambassadors and Champions from public authorities, aviation organisations, the private sector and academia around the world. Nane is the first executive from the Turkish private sector to be designated to this role. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:15:29 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-celebrates-50-golden-years-to-bangkok-its-first-destination-in-asia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-celebrates-50-golden-years-to-bangkok-its-first-destination-in-asia/ Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, is celebrating 50 years of flights to Bangkok, it’s first destination in Asia. When the route first launched on 2 November 1976, it marked the beginning of Finnair’s presence in Asia and connecting Europe and Asia via the ‘short northern route’. Initially operated by Finnair’s McDonnell Douglas wide-body aircraft, the service has grown to up to 21 weekly flights, underlining Bangkok’s enduring importance in Finnair’s network. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:23:04 +0000 Airline, Events, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-and-british-airways-bring-a-spectacular-celebration-to-the-heart/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-rica-and-british-airways-bring-a-spectacular-celebration-to-the-heart/ As travel and tourism organisations from more than 135 countries gather in London for World Travel Market; Costa Rica and British Airways are bringing a spectacular celebration of the destination to the heart of the capital, transforming London’s Outernet into a fantastical showcase of Costa Rica’s biodiversity, culture and wildlife. Created in partnership with British Airways, the activation places Costa Rica centre stage during one of the most important weeks in the global travel calendar, positioning the destination in front of thousands of travel trade professionals, media and consumers as the industry descends on London. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:31:41 +0000 Airline, Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a321neo-flies-employees-stories-across-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a321neo-flies-employees-stories-across-europe/ For several months, an Airbus A321neo has been flying for Lufthansa in an extraordinary special livery, which was added to step by step over the anniversary year. “Hamm” now carries its complete anniversary livery. Twelve designs under the motto “Made by many. Remembered by all” tell personal stories of employees and honour the people who have shaped Lufthansa over the decades. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:00:37 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-launches-expanded-winter-schedule/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-launches-expanded-winter-schedule/ British Airways has marked the start of its winter 2026 schedule with the highly anticipated launch of flights to Colombo, as it expands choice for customers across its global network. This winter, the airline will launch four new routes, welcome its first retrofitted A380 as well as a number of new aircraft, and increase capacity across 11 popular long-haul destinations. There is also a boost to in-demand European cities and seasonal services for customers to make the most of winter escapes and festive getaways. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:57:49 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-launches-avios-only-flights-to-majorca-and-crete-for-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-launches-avios-only-flights-to-majorca-and-crete-for-summer/ British Airways has announced its latest Avios-Only flights, where every single seat on board is available exclusively to book with Avios, giving customers the chance to enjoy a Mediterranean escape to either the golden beaches of Majorca or the sun-soaked shores of Crete during the peak summer holiday season. Available exclusively to members of The British Airways Club, the latest Avios-Only services will operate from London Heathrow to Palma, Majorca and Heraklion, Crete during August 2027, offering customers an exciting opportunity to spend their Avios on travel to two of Europe’s most sought-after summer destinations. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:54:13 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flydubai-reconnects-skopje-north-macedonia-with-dubai-and-beyond/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flydubai-reconnects-skopje-north-macedonia-with-dubai-and-beyond/ flydubai, has announced the resumption of flights between Dubai International (DXB) and Skopje International Airport (SKP), reconnecting Dubai with the capital of North Macedonia. The three-times-weekly service to Skopje, starting from 01 April 2027, will bring flydubai’s premium Business Class offering and full Economy Class service operations to customers in the market. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:46:56 +0000 Airline