Airline News

Southwest Airlines will start new Saturday-only direct flights from Pittsburgh International to Panama City, Punta Cana, and Savannah on June 5, 2027. The airline will also increase frequencies to several popular destinations.

A strike by Alyzia ground handlers at Brussels Airport on October 8, 2026, caused about 140 flight cancellations. Public transport in Brussels will also face disruptions from October 11 due to a separate public-sector strike.

A national strike by ground handlers at Brussels Airport on 9 October 2026 led to around 100 flight cancellations. Flights to the UK and other international destinations are impacted.

About 140 flights at Brussels Airport were cancelled on October 9, 2026, due to a strike by Alyzia ground handlers. Brussels Airlines expects 40% of its flights to be affected, while Aviapartner flights remain unaffected.

Two Ryanair flights from Manchester Airport to Paphos and Genoa were cancelled on October 8, 2026. Multiple other flights from TUI, Jet2, Brussels Airlines, and KLM faced delays that morning.

Ground handlers at Brussels Airport took part in a nationwide strike on October 9, 2026. Approximately 100 flights were cancelled at the airport due to the strike.

Around 100 flights were cancelled at Brussels Airport on 9 October 2026 due to a national ground handler strike in Belgium. UK and other European routes were among those affected.

Noi Bai International Airport deployed a biometric check-in system starting in July 2026. The system aims to speed up passenger boarding processes.

Hamad International Airport and Qatar Airways introduced a Biometric Fast Pass system in 2026 covering more than 700 touchpoints. The system aims to speed up passenger processing and enhance travel convenience.

Ground handlers at Brussels Airport joined a national strike on October 8, 2026. Approximately 100 flights, including UK routes, were cancelled as a result.