Airports
Istanbul Airport to open fourth runway, boosting capacity to rival Europe’s busiest hubs
Istanbul Airport will commission its fourth main runway on September 18, 2026, adding a 2,820-meter east-west strip and lifting the airport to six operational runways. The new geometry targets better…
UK air traffic control failure grounds flights at Heathrow, Gatwick — thousands stranded
A technical failure at National Air Traffic Services has halted departures at Heathrow, Gatwick, and at least five other UK airports during the evening peak on 8 September 2026, with disruption…
Ryanair demands EU restore border check flexibility, blames ‘malfunctioning kiosks’ for airport chaos
The European Commission’s summer suspension of biometric border checks expired on September 6, 2026, reinstating full Entry/Exit System requirements for non‑EU travelers at all Schengen airports.…
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American Airlines opens Flagship First Dining to business class passengers, ending exclusivity
American Airlines will open its sit-down Flagship Dining rooms at Dallas/Fort Worth and Miami to Flagship Business Plus and Flagship Business passengers on qualifying long-haul international,…
Air France denies Paris business class lounge sauna used as ‘sex den’ after viral claims
Air France permanently closed the only sauna across its six Paris Charles de Gaulle lounges in September 2025, citing low usage and a push to standardize services at Terminal 2. The airline was then…
Revolut to open massive airport lounge in Copenhagen, challenging Amex and Capital One
European fintech giant Revolut will open its first branded airport lounge at Copenhagen Airport in 2027 in partnership with Plaza Premium Group, directly extending its subscription travel ecosystem…
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