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2 Oct · The big picture
Brussels Airport Spends €25 Million to Overhaul Ageing Passenger Bridges

A five-year programme will refurbish all 33 boarding bridges at Pier A, some of which have been in service for nearly a quarter-century

Brussels Airport Spends €25 Million to Overhaul Ageing Passenger Bridges
Dubai · 2 Oct · The big picture
Dubai and Abu Dhabi Now Connected by Passenger Rail in Under 65 Minutes

Etihad Rail's new service cuts travel time between the Emirates' two largest cities, with fares starting at 39 dirhams and five departures daily in each direction.

Dubai
30 Sept · The big picture
Heathrow's Third Runway Now Eyes 2039 Opening

Britain's busiest airport pushes back expansion timeline as planning hurdles mount, testing government ambitions for infrastructure growth

Heathrow's Third Runway Now Eyes 2039 Opening
25 Sept · The big picture
Liverpool Launches First New Mersey Ferry in Six Decades

The £26 million Royal Daffodil marks a milestone for the historic cross-river service, built locally and designed for both commuters and sightseers

Liverpool Launches First New Mersey Ferry in Six Decades
24 Sept · The big picture
New TSA Scanners May Force More Travellers to Check Their Carry-Ons

Advanced CT technology offers faster screening but comes with a narrower opening that could catch out oversized bags

New TSA Scanners May Force More Travellers to Check Their Carry-Ons
24 Sept · The big picture
Airport Passenger Numbers Hit 9.8 Billion, Then Growth Stalls

A record year for global aviation gave way to near-zero growth as conflict, airspace closures and cost pressures reshaped travel patterns in 2026.

Airport Passenger Numbers Hit 9.8 Billion, Then Growth Stalls
18 Sept · The big picture
Eurostar's New Double-Decker Trains Will Feature Two-Storey Cocktail Bars

The €2 billion Celestia fleet, due by 2031, represents the operator's bid to stand out as fresh competition prepares to enter the Channel Tunnel market.

Eurostar's New Double-Decker Trains Will Feature Two-Storey Cocktail Bars
18 Sept · The big picture
Istanbul Takes the Crown as the World's Most Connected Airport

New rankings show London Heathrow slipping to second place as Turkish Airlines expands Istanbul's reach to 337 destinations

Istanbul Takes the Crown as the World's Most Connected Airport
16 Sept · The big picture
Two Lithuanian Cities Offer Nature and Architecture Without the Crowds

Vilnius and Kaunas combine pristine wild swimming, baroque monasteries, and interwar architecture - all within an hour of each other and easier to reach by rail than ever before.

Two Lithuanian Cities Offer Nature and Architecture Without the Crowds
16 Sept · The big picture
Birmingham to Manchester Airport Rail Link Returns After Decades

A new hourly service launching in two phases will give West Midlands passengers their first direct train to the UK's third-busiest airport since the 1990s.

Birmingham to Manchester Airport Rail Link Returns After Decades
15 Sept · The big picture
Aviation Capacity Constraints Persist as European Flight Volumes Hit New Heights

Record traffic levels this summer exposed infrastructure and staffing gaps, with over a fifth of flights delayed despite operational improvements

Aviation Capacity Constraints Persist as European Flight Volumes Hit New Heights
London · 14 Sept · The big picture
Luton Airport's £9 Drop-Off Fee Highlights Rising Costs for UK Travellers

The charge has climbed 28 per cent since last autumn, part of a nationwide trend affecting three-quarters of British airports

London
10 Sept · The big picture
Brussels and Milan Link Up by Overnight Rail This Week

European Sleeper's third route begins operations with stops across Switzerland and western Germany, fares starting under €30

Brussels and Milan Link Up by Overnight Rail This Week
8 Sept · The big picture
Saudi Budget Airline Flyadeal to Launch Connecting Flights and Premium Economy

The Saudia subsidiary is shifting away from its point-to-point model as it prepares for widebody aircraft and longer routes starting in 2027.

Saudi Budget Airline Flyadeal to Launch Connecting Flights and Premium Economy
4 Sept · The big picture
Southwest Joins the Lounge Club After Half a Century of Flying Without One

The carrier will unveil its first four locations in 2027, marking the end of its no-frills identity as it chases premium travelers.

Southwest Joins the Lounge Club After Half a Century of Flying Without One
3 Sept · The big picture
Ryanair Cuts Winter Flights as Fuel Costs Bite

Europe's largest budget carrier is trimming 2 million passengers from its annual target, concentrating reductions in the November-to-March period as unhedged fuel exposure rises.

Ryanair Cuts Winter Flights as Fuel Costs Bite
31 Aug · The big picture
UK Air Travel Hits Record High Despite Middle East Conflict

More than 81 million passengers flew through Britain between April and June, as travelers adjusted plans around regional disruption rather than staying home

UK Air Travel Hits Record High Despite Middle East Conflict
29 Aug · The big picture
Belfast City Airport Seeks Approval for Evening Flight Extension and Major Expansion

A £200 million infrastructure proposal aims to accommodate seven million passengers annually by 2040 while maintaining the current runway length

Belfast City Airport Seeks Approval for Evening Flight Extension and Major Expansion
29 Aug · The big picture
Britain's Airports Break Passenger Record as Travelers Shift Routes Around Middle East Conflict

Over 81 million passengers moved through UK airports in Q2 2026, with low-cost carriers and European routes absorbing demand that once flowed to Dubai and the Gulf.

Britain's Airports Break Passenger Record as Travelers Shift Routes Around Middle East Conflict
26 Aug · The big picture
Three South Korean Budget Carriers to Merge Under Jin Air Brand

Jin Air, Air Busan, and Air Seoul will combine operations in March 2027, creating a 58-plane fleet as parent group Hanjin reshapes its low-cost aviation portfolio.

Three South Korean Budget Carriers to Merge Under Jin Air Brand