Air Travel

Wizz Air has reached half a billion passengers in just close to 22 years since its launch. According to AeroTime, the carrier achieved this milestone faster than any major European peer.

Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted on November 23, 2025, for the first time in approximately 12,000 years, sending ash clouds 10-15 kilometers into the atmosphere. The volcanic ash rapidly spread eastward across the Arabian Peninsula and into South Asia, reaching India's major metropolitan areas and triggering significant air travel disruptions.

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines reported a 9.4% increase in international passenger traffic in 2025, driven by robust demand across key markets including China, India, Japan, and Vietnam. Cargo demand rose 5.

Airlines in Spain have scrambled to adapt their capacity in response to several accidents and a general operational reliability crisis affecting the Spanish high-speed rail network. Flag carrier Iberia has increased its seats on southern Spain routes, while Air Europa has added more seats on the Madrid-Malaga route.