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Domestic routes in Asia take up most of the 2018 top ten, while the busiest city pair in Europe is Barcelona-Madrid.

Ryanair has announced a new route between Denmark and southern Germany – its fourth German route from CPH.

The tour operator is basing its forecasts for the year on two scenarios, depending on when the 737 MAX returns to service.

New figures show a strong increase in the number of cruise visitors to Norway, with Bergen the most popular port of call.

Cocaine with a street value of around €2.5 million was concealed in crisp packets, on a ship from the Caribbean bound for Europe.

Sweden’s L:A Bruket and a longstanding partnership with Marimekko conjure up new amenities for business class.

The upgrade includes a warning system that was previously just an optional feature that airlines had to pay extra for.

The budget carrier will clash against arch rival Wizz Air on Budapest-Gothenburg, while Lappeenranta is also in its sights.

The US airline now allows passengers to make bookings with the gender option X, for those who do not identify as male or female.

It is an inevitable collapse for the initially ambitious but long-troubled Icelandic airline, stranding thousands of passengers.

A Canadian airline and a Seattle-based engine maker say they have come up with a shortcut to electrification.

Ten million people are expected to visit Tokyo, but ships belonging to MSC and Princess may help alleviate the hotel shortage.

The Spanish flag carrier is placing its bets on Norway with more flights and destinations – and “improved connectivity” to Latin America.

Cathay Pacific is buying loss-making low-cost rival Hong Kong Express from China’s cash-strapped HNA Group.

With a new agreement by bondholders, founder Skúli Mogensen has lost control of the company, reports suggest.

The council is distributing a leaflet recommending that buses carrying tourists stay outside Ring 1, but tour guides are critical.

Finavia says it is “setting an example in emissions reduction and accelerating its climate programme”, including “the largest solar plant among the Nordic airports”.

Torstein Hagen and Viking Ocean Cruises give their “full support” to finding out why engines failed in heavy seas injuring 20 people.

The struggling carrier has grounded two of its aircraft, resulting in bookings being halted to a number of destinations.

The low-cost carrier is taking a series of measures to keep its passengers in the air while also allowing a limited number of refunds.