Qantas plane flies for more than 24 hours in record-breaking flight
A Qantas Airbus jet completed what is believed to be the longest commercial flight ever, flying nonstop from Melbourne to Toulouse for 24 hours and 24 minutes.
Hourslong waits at Croatia-Serbia border test travelers’ resolve in sweltering heat
Travelers faced eight-hour waits in extreme heat at a Croatia-Serbia border crossing during peak summer holiday traffic, with queues stretching several kilometers.
Jetstar to charge fees to put carry-on luggage in overhead lockers
Jetstar will eliminate weight limits for carry-on bags starting February 2027 but introduce fees for overhead locker storage, with pricing varying by flight length.
Central Europe swelters and Slovakia and Austria hit their record high temperatures
Slovakia and Austria both recorded their highest temperatures on record this week, with Slovakia reaching 41.4°C (106.5°F) in its third record-breaking heat event this summer.
EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US private equity firm
EasyJet has agreed to a £5.7bn takeover by US private equity firm Apollo Global Management at £7.15 per share, with the deal expected to complete by end of March 2027.
US airfares expected to stay high even if Iran ceasefire drops oil prices, experts say
US domestic airfares remain elevated at 26.5% above year-ago levels, with analysts expecting prices to stay high despite potential ceasefire-driven oil price declines due to limited refining capacity and airline demand.