Latvian airline air Baltic has announced that it will introduce new ticket types for Economy and Business Class from 25 September 2024. The new options, including Economy Basic, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Experience and Business, are designed to provide passengers with an improved and more flexible travel experience. The Economy Classic ticket, previously known as Green Plus, still includes one piece of checked baggage and now also allows for free seat reservation. The new Economy Flex category, formerly known as Green Classic, offers additional flexibility, including the ability to change travel dates without a fee or receive a full refund for a fee of 25 euros per passenger. In Business Class, travelers also benefit from comprehensive services, including priority check-in, a generous baggage allowance and a three-course gourmet menu. The new Business Experience fare is a more cost-effective option, while the traditional Business fare offers full flexibility. For tickets already purchased before 25 September 2024, the previous fares and terms will continue to apply.

Bhutan's national airline Drukair will operate two weekly flights between Paro and Dubai from October 28, 2024. These new services are designed to facilitate access to the Himalayan state and promote tourism in Bhutan by making the country more attractive to travelers from the United Arab Emirates and expats. The flights will operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays, departing Dubai at 04:00 and arriving in Paro at 10:30. Return flights will operate on Mondays and Fridays at 08:45, landing passengers back in Dubai at 13:40. The new flight times will also allow for connecting flights via Drukair's codeshare partner Turkish Airlines. In addition, Drukair is planning a fleet renewal and recently signed a letter of intent to purchase three Airbus A320neo and two Airbus A321XLR. These new aircraft will expand the international route network and are expected to be delivered from 2030.

A recent study shows that by 2040, 8 billion air passengers are expected to travel worldwide, an annual increase of 3,4 percent. This forecast highlights the changing nature of the aviation industry and the need to implement new technologies to keep pace with rising passenger volumes and improve the travel experience. According to the report, 75 percent of passengers are willing to store their passports on their smartphones via digital travel passes. In addition, 64 percent of travelers cite shorter queues as a top priority to improve the travel experience. Technological solutions, particularly biometrics, play a key role in this, although 50 percent of respondents expressed concerns about data privacy. In terms of sustainability, passengers are willing to pay an average of 11 percent more for tickets to offset their carbon emissions. In addition, more than half of travelers are willing to accept longer flights or carry less luggage to improve their environmental footprint.

Reports of Turkish Airlines' possible interest in Pakistani airline Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have led to a public clarification. Turkish Airlines has firmly denied speculations circulating in several media outlets. The airline stressed that it has no intention of acquiring a stake in PIA. A Turkish Airlines spokesperson said: "The news is not true." Pakistan has put PIA out to tender for privatization and a bidding process has been started. According to Pakistan's Transport Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik, six interested parties have registered, including an "airline from Turkey." This led to speculation about Turkish Airlines, which has now been denied.

In view of the tense situation in the Middle East, the Republic of Cyprus is preparing for possible evacuations of citizens of EU countries and other states from Lebanon. As Cypriot government spokesman Giannis Antoniou explained, preparations are in full swing in the event of a further military escalation in Lebanon. Cyprus, which is geographically closest to the region, regularly serves as a hub for aid and evacuation operations. If the airport in Beirut is closed, ferries could be used to bring people to the Cypriot port cities of Limassol or Larnaca. Since the beginning of the Gaza war, people have already been brought to safety several times via these routes. The "Hestia" evacuation plan provides for refugees to be temporarily accommodated in tents, schools and hotels in Cyprus until they can travel on to their home countries.