Find out how biometrics, digital identity, and new systems in Europe and Asia are changing air travel. We provide an overview of the key trials, the role of IATA and ICAO, and the reasons why airports and airlines are rapidly introducing contactless passenger checks.
Find out why airlines around the world are introducing fuel surcharges, raising ticket prices, and increasing additional fees. We bring an overview of the most important changes in air travel, the consequences for passengers, and the reasons why business and leisure travel are becoming increasingly expensive.
Find out why the new Asiana Airlines route between Seoul and Budapest goes beyond tourism. We bring an overview of the economic ties between South Korea and Hungary, the growth of Budapest Airport, and the reasons why this route is changing travel and business links between Europe and Asia.
Find out how Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport remains open amid regional tensions and how its resilience differs from Tel Aviv’s security model and the stability of major hubs in Doha and Dubai. We bring an overview of the key differences, risks and consequences for Lebanon and the region.
Find out what Wingo’s new direct route between Medellín and Montego Bay means for Jamaica, Colombian travelers, and the expansion of tourism from Latin America. We bring an overview of the flight start dates, the importance of the route, and the broader strategy of strengthening Caribbean air connectivity.
Find out what lies behind the strong growth in global air traffic in February 2026 and why airlines are at the same time entering a period of greater uncertainty. We bring an overview of IATA data, growth in Asia and Latin America, the weakness of the Middle East and the pressure of more expensive fuel on ticket prices and flight networks.