Wizz Air to End Istanbul—London Luton Flights
Wizz Air UK will operate its last flights between Istanbul Airport (IST) and London Luton (LTN) on November 1, 2026. EasyJet plans to start flying the same route on November 25.
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Ryanair to Close Airport Check-In and Bag Drop 60 Minutes Before Departure From November 2026
From November 10, 2026, Ryanair will close airport check-in desks and bag drop 60 minutes before scheduled departure. Now they close 40 minutes before, so the cutoff moves 20 minutes earlier. The rule will apply across the airline’s airport network.
Read moreLufthansa Beats Air France-KLM to Buy 44.9% of TAP Air Portugal for €1.2 Billion
The Portuguese government has chosen Lufthansa Group over Air France-KLM as the buyer of a stake in TAP Air Portugal. The decision was announced on October 14, 2026, as part of the privatization of the national airline.
Read moreSouthwest Becomes First U.S. Airline to Bring Flight Shopping to ChatGPT
Southwest Airlines has launched a ChatGPT plugin that lets travelers search for flights, compare fares and refine itineraries without first going to the airline’s website. The service launched on October 6, 2026.
Read moreAmerican Airlines Ends Involuntary Bumping on Oversold Flights
American Airlines has changed its policy for oversold flights, instructing employees to keep seeking volunteers before involuntarily denying boarding to passengers.
Read moreWizz Air Delays Six Abu Dhabi Routes Until January 2027
Wizz Air has pushed back the launch of six Abu Dhabi routes to January 10, 2027. The airline points to new EASA security guidance, the ongoing closure of Iraqi airspace and rising costs.
Read moreDetails of the Flydubai Pilot Incident on the Flight to Tel Aviv
New details have emerged about the incident on the Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, which made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on September 30, 2026.
Read moreEthiopian Airlines to Increase Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro Flights to Three Daily
Ethiopian Airlines will increase its flight frequency from Addis Ababa (ADD) to both Zanzibar (ZNZ) and Kilimanjaro (JRO) to three flights per day starting November 30, 2026.
Read moreFlydubai Pilots Fight Mid-Flight Plane to Tel Aviv Lands in Saudi Arabia
A Flydubai plane operating a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30 changed course and landed at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia after an incident on board.
Read moreEtihad Rail Opens Dubai Station for Passenger Trains
Etihad Rail passenger trains start running between Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Fujairah on September 30, 2026. The new Al Yalayis station in Dubai is now part of the UAE’s national rail network.
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