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As the Helsinki-Tallinn ferry stats tumble, studies are being lined up to provide an understanding of passengers’ needs.

The main gateway to the Czech Republic continues to grow, rising 9% in 2018, and routes from the north are playing a part.

The airline desperately needs to raise cash, so it continues to sell planes it is currently leasing out to other companies.

The 40-year-old airline could not find €20 million in funding and recently admitted it could not pay staff salaries.

A sale of the airline Norwegian was backed by the board, the chairman and CEO but was stopped by external factors.

The Serbian flag carrier is planning to open or reopen nine routes across Europe and the Middle East in June.

Ports of Stockholm says 2018 was a “record revenue year” with a record number of cruise passengers.

Last year’s inaugural summit was staged in Malmö, but the second event will be held in a Danish seaside manor.

A 26% rise in ancillary revenues to €557 million was offset during the third quarter by higher fuel and staff costs.

Wizz Air has announced a third aircraft at Kutaisi – and six new routes, to make a total of 27 from its Georgian base.

The hot weather last year is persuading Norwegians to journey to the ‘near abroad’ instead of the Mediterranean.

SJ is threatening to invest €1 billion in new trains to run between Copenhagen and both Funen and Jutland.

The iconic hotel will have a butler concierge instead of a front desk, and a “health-conscious” Singapore Sling in the Long Bar.

Scarlet Lady’s much-anticipated inaugural season will take in Costa Maya in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Cuba.

Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith revealed the news today, following speculation that HOP! could vanish altogether.

Emirates considers switching its orders for the world’s biggest passenger aircraft to smaller planes.

After senior finance jobs at Microsoft and the casino operator Olympic, Kristi Ojakäär starts a new direction in aviation today.

Despite experiencing a tough year in 2018, especially in recent months, CEO Bjørn Kjos foresees a much more promising 2019.

Already offering globetrotting cruises, the new expedition world cruise will be an “uncharted world tour”.

What kind of suitcase is the best for flying? A baggage handling expert at Helsinki Airport shares his tips.