Philippine Airlines (PAL) has welcomed the arrival of its second Airbus A350-1000 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, marking another major milestone in the flag carrier’s continuing fleet modernization program. The aircraft, which arrived in Manila at 5:18 PM, follows the delivery of PAL’s first A350-1000 in December 2025 and forms part of the airline’s order for nine Airbus A350-1000 aircraft

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. Following in the footsteps of Lisbon, Porto is the second Portuguese destination in LOT’s flight network.

ITA Airways announces that Skytrax has once again awarded it a 4-star rating for 2026: a result that reflects the airline’s high-quality service and rigorous standards. ITA Airways’ overall rating across the various parameters remained stable compared to 2025, with some indicators (food and beverages, onboard amenities, cabin ambience and airport services) showing an improvement over the previous year. “By retaining its 4-star Skytrax rating for 2026 as well, ITA Airways proudly reaffirms that customer focus is at the heart of its strategy”, said Lorenza Maggio, Chief Strategy, Integration, IT & Touchpoints at ITA Airways. ”

Hong Kong Airlines’ check-in counters at Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 1 (T1) have officially relocated to the new Terminal 2 (T2) today. From now on, passengers travelling with Hong Kong Airlines may choose to check-in and drop off their baggage at the counters in Aisle Q or the Self-service Check-in Zone at Aisle R of T2. After passing through security screening and immigration clearance, passengers will proceed to the Midfield Concourse at T1 for boarding.

From the cabin to the catwalk – and straight into the spotlight: Aurélie Carina, a flight attendant with Eurowings, has won the final of “Germany’s Next Top Model”. The 22-year-old from Pulheim near Cologne wowed both the judges and the audience with her charisma, professionalism and authentic personality – and has thus written a very special success story above the clouds.

Condor is further expanding its cargo portfolio: Effective immediately, the new “Express” product enables even faster and more efficient transportation of highly time-critical freight across the entire Condor route network. The product is primarily aimed at shipments where short transit times are essential to maintain production chains, avoid disruptions, and deliver goods to end customers on schedule. Customers benefit from significantly reduced delivery cut-off times, guaranteed capacity availability, and prioritized transportation throughout the entire Condor network. The service is complemented by a fully digital, seamless booking process with instant confirmation, providing customers with transparency and planning reliability.

As the world’s biggest sporting event comes to New York City, The Mark invites guests to experience The World Cup from the city’s most iconic address – introducing The Mark World Cup Extravaganza, an extraordinary stay designed for those who expect every moment to unfold at the highest level of luxury, privacy, and access.