Global events like foreign policy and conflicts can disrupt flights even for travelers not visiting impacted areas. Airlines and regulators prioritize safety, often rerouting flights around conflict ...

Middle East airspace closures have created a visible gap in global flight paths, forcing long-haul reroutes, increasing fuel costs and disruption, with potential knock-on effects for schedules and ...

Airbus grounded over 6,000 of its widely used jets for an urgent software update after one suddenly lost altitude mid-flight — a decision that could throw the global holiday travel season into chaos.

IATA expects the global airline industry to achieve its highest-ever profits in 2026, with European carriers having overtaken North American operators as the biggest contributors to the total.