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WestJet and SAS entered (10-Dec-2025) a reciprocal codeshare partnership. WestJet passengers will have streamlined access to Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm on a year round basis via WestJet's Calgary-Paris and Calgary-London Heathrow services. WestJet passengers will gain connectivity from cities including Edinburgh, Dublin, Barcelona, Rome and Reykjavik in 2026, and WestJet's code will be placed on SAS' year round Copenhagen-Toronto service. Europe based passengers can access services via Toronto and via SAS gateways in the US, including Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington DC, New York JFK and Boston. SAS' code will be placed on WestJet services to more than 10 Canadian destinations, including Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Halifax. The collaboration will expand further in 2026, including codesharing on WestJet's Halifax-Copenhagen service, which will launch in May-2026. A future loyalty partnership is planned for EuroBonus and WestJet Rewards members. [more - original PR - WestJet] [more - original PR - SAS]

Groupe ADP published (10-Dec-2025) its Economic Regulation Agreement (ERA) proposal for 2027 to 2034 with the aim to enhance Paris airports' global competitiveness through an EUR8.4 billion investment in phased, targeted developments. The proposal is based on the following factors:

• Moderate traffic growth assumption with an average of 1.6% p/a;
• Paris airports' capacity increase by 18 million passengers, with a focus on progressive and modular developments;
• Cost saving measures within the regulated scope, with a savings plan target of approximately EUR130 million by 2034;
• Proposed average increase in airport charges of CPI +2.6 points for the period, proportional to the amount of investment;
• Additional measures to preserve value and share the risks inherent in a multi-year commitment. [more - original PR]

Safran entered (10-Dec-2025) into a definitive agreement with Kingswood Capital Management for the sale of inflight entertainment and connectivity solutions division Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI). SPI generates approximately USD460 million in revenue and employs around 740 people across three sites in the US and Germany. Kingswood will leverage its capital base, operational network and expertise to grow the business and help it develop new connected inflight entertainment solutions. The transaction is subject to obtaining the applicable regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed by the end of 1Q2026. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - II]

flyadeal CEO Steven Greenway, in an interview in the CAPA - Centre for Aviation report entitled: 'Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030: An Evolving Market for Air Travel', stated (11-Dec-2025) the domestic market accounts for 75% of the airline's operations, adding: "Domestic will continue to rise, but international is where our focus will be to meet growing demand for inbound and outbound travel". [more - CAPA Report]

Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko extended (09-Dec-2025) visa free entry for citizens of 38 European countries until 31-Dec-2026. Visa free entry is available for up to 30 days, or for up to 90 days for citizens of Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. [more - original PR - Belarusian/Russian]

Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) announced (09-Dec-2025) Air Transat pilot leaders voted to approve a tentative agreement for pilot ratification. The agreement follows 11 months of negotiations and will be voted on by over 750 Air Transat pilots "in the coming days". [more - original PR - ALPA] [more - original PR - Air Transat]