IATA launches Baggage Community System for baggage messaging modernization

 

CAIRO – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the Baggage Community System (BCS), a secure digital platform designed to support the gradual adoption of the Modern Baggage Messaging (BIX) standard across the aviation industry.

Chalkis Shipyards at Posidonia 2026 - Visit Us at Hall 3

 

Discover our upgraded facilities and expanded capabilities We are pleased to announce our participation in Posidonia 2026, one of the world’s leading international shipping exhibitions. This year marks a milestone for Chalkis Shipyards, as we present a new era of growth driven by major infrastructure upgrades and an expanded range of services.

LOT Polish Airlines kicked off its new destination to the heart of northern Portugal. Direct flights to Porto are now ready for takeoff

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  On May 25, 2026, LOT Polish Airlines launched flights on the Warsaw – Porto route. 
• The route will be operated year-round: five times a week during the summer season and four times a week in winter.

Fly into Summer with Early Savings! One-way from 199 €

 

WHERE TO NEXT Fly into Summer with Early Savings! Starting fares from Athens. All inclusive.

Sharjah United Arab Emirates 199 €

Etihad Launches Flights to Salalah, Oman’s Southern Oasis

 

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today celebrated the inaugural flight of its new service to Salalah, introducing a direct connection between Abu Dhabi and Oman’s southern coastal city. The new route will operate year-round, launching with two weekly flights on 21 May and increasing to five flights per week from 15 June to coincide with the Khareef season, when Salalah’s coastline and mountains transform into vibrant green landscapes.

European aviation unions raise concerns over Flying Food Group labour practices

 

European aviation trade unions have committed to mobilising support for more than 1,000 workers employed by Flying Food Group (FFG) at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), following allegations concerning labour rights and workplace conditions.

New Open Resources, New Webinar, New Report for Tourism Professionals

 

May 21, 2026 Become a PATA Member Enhanced PATAmPower Revealed This upgraded version of the PATAmPOWER platform now has improved filtering, visualisation, and export capabilities that enables more instantaneous access to the insights needed for decision makers. The platform offers comprehensive datasets, including APAC destinations' IVAs, visitor profile data, average visitor expenditure, scheduled inbound flight frequency and seat capacity, forecasts by origin market, and more.

Mandarin Oriental announces standalone mansions in Abu Dhabi

HONG KONG – Mandarin Oriental has announced Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental Mansions, Abu Dhabi, a new standalone branded residential development scheduled for handover in 2029.

 The project marks the latest expansion of the group’s Mandarin Oriental Residences portfolio and further strengthens its presence in the Middle East

American Airlines brings a new route from Athens to Dallas-Fort Worth for the summer season

 

American will offer up to five daily flights from Athens for the summer season.

 The airline will increase its flights by 25% compared to the previous season.

Discover Italy, region by region

 

Italy rewards those who look closely. Each region has its own distinct character: the dramatic coastline of the Amalfi, the medieval hill towns of Tuscany, the volcanic drama of Sicily, the serene lake districts of the north. In the company of an expert Holiday Director, our carefully crafted itineraries take you to the places that define each region, as well as the lesser-known corners that make a journey truly memorable.