Strikes at European airports seem to have become a recurring feature of the Christmas travel period in recent years. Travelling during peak dates increasingly turns into a high-risk endeavour, particularly on key holiday days. However, this is also the time airport workers consider most effective to make their labour and economic demands heard.

Airlines worldwide are operating at high load factors as the holiday season reaches its peak, confirming strong passenger demand through late December. International routes continue to outperform domestic markets, supported by long-haul leisure travel and renewed corporate mobility.

Global airlines are approaching the end of 2025 with solid performance, supported by sustained international travel demand and a more balanced supply of seats across key markets.

Global airlines are entering the final stretch of the year preparing for one of the strongest December travel surges on record, driven by holiday travel, postponed trips, and resilient consumer demand.

Delta Air Lines has revealed an expanded summer 2026 schedule including new direct services to key European destinations.

United Airlines has announced an expanded winter schedule to key Caribbean destinations, responding to record-high demand for warm-weather travel.