Keywords: Air travel


Tetouan airport passenger traffic falls 8.9% in first half of 2026

Passenger traffic at Tetouan’s Saniat R’mel International Airport declined by 8.9% during the first six months of 2026, despite a significant increase in aircraft movements and a strong rebound in June. According to figures released by Morocco’s National Airports Office (ONDA), the......

Europe avoids an aviation fuel shortage but passengers face higher costs

Europe has managed to avoid the severe aviation fuel shortage that threatened its airlines, but the disruption has come at a significant financial cost for carriers and passengers. Supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East and reduced shipping through the Strait of Hormuz forced European......

ONMT and Ryanair Launch Record Winter Program to Boost Tourism in Morocco

The Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) takes a significant step in its strategy to enhance air connectivity by unveiling, in partnership with Ryanair, the largest winter program ever established by the airline in Morocco. This initiative aims to increase transport capacities, stimulate the Kingdom's......

Global commercial aviation reaches record daily flight volume during summer travel peak

Global commercial aviation has reached a historic milestone, with airlines operating a record number of flights in a single day as the summer travel season reaches its peak across the Northern Hemisphere. Data from FlightRadar24, a platform specializing in monitoring global air traffic, showed that......

Ethiopian Airlines records 20% revenue growth as Africa’s aviation sector gains momentum

Ethiopian Airlines has reported a significant increase in annual revenue, highlighting the continued recovery and expansion of Africa’s aviation industry. The state-owned airline generated $9.1 billion in revenue during the 2025/26 financial year, representing a 20% increase compared with the previous......

Royal Air Maroc expands fleet with new Boeing 787-8 as growth strategy accelerates

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is continuing its fleet expansion strategy with the expected delivery of a new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, reinforcing the airline’s long-term ambition to strengthen its international network and operational capacity. The arrival of the wide-body aircraft will increase the national......

Russian traveler spends $14,000 on Maldives flight in first half of 2026

A new report from Russian travel service Toto has revealed that the most expensive airline ticket purchased by a Russian traveler during the first half of 2026 was a round-trip flight from Moscow to the Maldives, costing 1.1 million rubles, or approximately $14,000. The findings are based on an analysis......

Morocco’s airports welcome nearly 19 million passengers in the first half of 2026

Morocco’s aviation sector continued its strong momentum during the first half of 2026, with the country's airports handling nearly 19 million passengers, reflecting sustained growth in both international and domestic air travel. According to data released by the National Airports Office (ONDA),......

United States restricts air travel from DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak

The United States has introduced temporary travel restrictions affecting American citizens departing from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) as health authorities respond to the country's ongoing Ebola outbreak. According to US officials, American citizens who have recently been in......