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European low-cost airlines, including Wizz Air and Ryanair, plan to resume flights to Ukraine after a peace agreement is signed, predicting a boom in "catastrophe tourism" and the return of people. Wizz Air plans to base 15 aircraft within two years, and Ryanair could resume services two weeks after an agreement.

The US has abandoned former President Biden's initiative, which was intended to oblige airlines to pay compensation for flight delays caused by carriers. The administration of Donald Trump explained this decision as an "unnecessary regulatory burden" for airlines.

At a US airport, a mobile lounge crashed into a dock, injuring 18 people. The injured sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to the hospital.

Ryanair will require passengers to use electronic boarding passes via its mobile application starting November 12. This move is part of a digital strategy aimed at simplifying check-in and reducing environmental impact.

Vilnius Airport was temporarily closed due to an unknown drone, which turned out to be a civilian drone. The airspace was reopened at 10:18 local time.

Five flights with British tourists were diverted after a drone was spotted near Alicante Airport. A total of ten international flights changed their routes, causing delays for about a thousand travelers.

Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, criticized EU leaders for their inability to protect airports from drone attacks, calling for the immediate shooting down of unmanned aerial vehicles. He mentioned incidents in Poland and Denmark where drones paralyzed air traffic.

Ryanair plans to cancel another million seats on summer flights to Spain due to a conflict with operator Aena over increased fees. This will add to the 2 million seats already canceled in the winter schedule.

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary stated that the incident with Russian drones in Poland is an ongoing problem for airlines. This reduces Ryanair's flight punctuality to 60%, and disruptions have spread to Scandinavia, the Baltics, and Germany.

Poland is restricting air traffic in the east of the country along the borders with Belarus and Ukraine from September 10 to December 9. The flight ban is in effect due to the detection of 16 Russian drones on Polish territory.

Over 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants declared a strike after failed negotiations. The airline halted flights, affecting 130,000 customers daily.

All departures and arrivals at Birmingham Airport were suspended until 5:30 PM after a Beech King Air aircraft declared an emergency. One person sustained minor injuries, and the aircraft reportedly had a collapsed landing gear.

A technical malfunction of the air traffic control radar system in the UK caused four-hour disruptions at airports. The problem has been resolved, but Ryanair demands the resignation of NATS CEO.

On July 26, Italian airports will be paralyzed due to mass strikes, affecting Ryanair, EasyJet, Volotea, and Wizz Air. Strikes will also take place in Spain and Portugal, intensifying chaos for travelers.

At Palma de Mallorca airport, 18 people sustained minor injuries due to a false fire alarm on a Ryanair flight to Manchester. Six of the injured required hospitalization, and the plane was replaced and dispatched.

Ryanair is increasing the maximum dimensions of under-seat carry-on baggage from 40×25×20 cm to 40×30×20 cm, which increases the bag's volume from 20 to 24 liters. These changes will be implemented in the coming weeks and will exceed the minimum dimensions recommended by the EU.

European airlines are canceling hundreds of flights due to the announced strike by French air traffic controllers. Airlines have urged the EU to reform regulations to avoid similar incidents.

Ryanair has canceled 170 flights, affecting over 30,000 passengers, due to a nationwide air traffic control strike in France. The disruptions affect flights to/from France and over its airspace, impacting routes from the UK to Greece and from Spain to Ireland.

The European Parliament is considering banning airlines from charging for hand luggage weighing up to 7 kilograms. This initiative aims to standardize baggage rules and improve passenger rights.

Ryanair is introducing fines of 500 euros for passengers for aggressive behavior during the flight. The company seeks to reduce the number of incidents on board and avoid flight delays.

A Ryanair plane en route from Berlin to Milan made an emergency landing in Memmingen due to a thunderstorm. Nine passengers were injured, some were hospitalized.

During a flight from Frankfurt to Seville, the co-pilot lost consciousness due to a neurological disease. The Airbus A321 lost control for 10 minutes until the captain returned to the cockpit.

An explosion threat was announced at the Belgian airport of Charleroi. A suspected bomb was found on board a Ryanair plane arriving from Porto, flights have been suspended.

Boeing plans to deliver the new Air Force One aircraft by 2027, although there are delays due to labor shortages and supplier issues. The project is five years behind schedule.

Ryanair's CEO has stated that the company may refuse to purchase Boeing aircraft if Trump's tariffs make them too expensive. Ryanair's fleet consists of over 575 Boeing aircraft.

Lufthansa is canceling the sale of goods on board aircraft for economic reasons from September. The company plans to use artificial intelligence to analyze passengers' food consumption.

The Ministry of Development explained that the Welcome aircraft's flight over Lviv was a test flight to check aeronautical equipment. The resumption of flights is not yet planned; safety conditions are required.

Russia has asked the US to allow it to purchase Boeing aircraft with funds from frozen assets after a ceasefire in Ukraine. The US has not yet commented on the proposal.

SkyUp Airlines is opening new European destinations from Chisinau. Promotional tickets from EUR 14.5 are available only on April 4 for flights until October 1, 2025.

Wizz Air, Ryanair and AirBaltic are planning to resume flights to Ukraine. Wizz Air has developed a plan for 100 routes, Ryanair is preparing a five-year recovery plan, and AirBaltic wants to be the first.