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▶Israel closes its skies: El Al reduced to 5% of its capacity ▶Morocco, Africa's top destination: nearly 20 million tourists by 2025 ▶Finnair modernizes regional fleet with 46 Embraer E195-E2s ▶European regulation 261/2004: your rights vis-à-vis non-European airlines ▶British Airways deploys Starlink Wi-Fi for ultra-fast in-flight connectivity ▶Dominican Republic: record tourism in 2025, boosted by global instability

Companies25 March 2026

Israel closes its skies: El Al reduced to 5% of its capacity

Following a new security assessment, the Israeli Ministry of Transport has brought traffic to a virtual standstill at Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv, limiting movements to one inbound flight and one outbound flight....

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Destinations24 March 2026

Morocco, Africa's top destination: nearly 20 million tourists by 2025

Morocco crossed a historic threshold in 2025. The kingdom welcomed almost 20 million international tourists, exactly 19....

Companies23 March 2026

Finnair modernizes regional fleet with 46 Embraer E195-E2s

Finnair has chosen the Embraer E195-E2 to replace its first-generation Embraer E190s, marking a key step in the moderniz...

Companies22 March 2026

European regulation 261/2004: your rights vis-à-vis non-European airlines

The complexity of air passenger rights takes on a new dimension when it comes to non-European airlines. Recent disruptio...

Companies20 March 2026

British Airways deploys Starlink Wi-Fi for ultra-fast in-flight connectivity

British Airways is taking another step towards improving the passenger experience by integrating Starlink technology, Sp...

Destinations19 March 2026

Dominican Republic: record tourism in 2025, boosted by global instability

The Dominican Republic confirms its status as one of Latin America's leading destinations. In 2025, the country welcomed...

Companies18 March 2026

Middle East flights resume: airlines navigate uncertainty

The war in the Middle East continues to take its toll on the airline industry, with many airlines suspending or cancelin...

Companies17 March 2026

How can I make a career in commercial aviation?

Every year, commercial aviation attracts applicants motivated by technical skills, responsibility and the prospect of tr...

Companies17 March 2026

Travelsoft: French technology revolutionizes airline travel offers

In a tourism sector marked by persistent economic challenges, Travelsoft Group, a French technology company, stands out...

Companies16 March 2026

Air China resumes Beijing-Pyongyang service: North Korea remains closed to tourism

Air China is preparing to relaunch its direct air service between Beijing and Pyongyang from March 30, 2026. This resump...

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