Amsterdam Schiphol Airport recorded a total of 2024 million passengers in August 6,4, an increase of 6% compared to the same month last year. Of the total passengers travelling, 4,2 million were on inbound and outbound flights, while 2,2 million passengers were counted as transfer passengers. European destinations were particularly popular, with 4,6 million passengers travelling, with Spain, the United Kingdom, Greece and Italy taking the top spots. 1,8 million passengers flew intercontinentally, with the United States being the most popular destination. A total of 43.118 flights were handled in August, an increase of almost 4% compared to the previous year. Of these, 35.277 flights were to European destinations and 7.841 were intercontinental routes. Cargo traffic also increased, with 1.300 all-cargo flights, an increase of 2%. The total volume of cargo transported was 126.833 tons, an increase of 15% compared to the previous year.

Delta Air Lines has unveiled its new transatlantic summer schedule for 2025, which includes a significant expansion of the number of direct flights to popular European destinations. New destinations include Catania, Sicily, while existing routes to Rome, Milan, Naples, Barcelona, ​​Dublin and Brussels will be expanded. In total, the airline plans more than 700 weekly flights to 33 cities in Europe, operating from major U.S. hubs such as New York-JFK, Atlanta, Boston, Minneapolis-St. Paul and Detroit. A standout feature of the new schedule is the introduction of a three-times-weekly nonstop service from Atlanta to Brussels, facilitating access to the Belgian capital and the European Union institutions. This new service complements existing flights from New York-JFK. In addition, Delta is introducing new amenities, including Delta One lounges, free international Wi-Fi and upgraded premium seating on its A330-900 and A350-900 aircraft. Delta Vacations also offers customized travel experiences, from luxury stays to private tours. Overall, Delta is consolidating its position as the leading US airline in Italy and increasing its offering by 10% compared to last year.

Air Baltic CEO Martin Gauss has announced in an interview with London newspaper City AM that the Latvian airline plans to list on the Nasdaq Riga stock exchange and possibly in the UK. The IPO, which is expected to take place later this year or early next year, is expected to raise around 300 million euros. Gauss indicated that London is being considered as a possible location for the secondary listing, with Amsterdam and Frankfurt also being options. Talks with investors are going positively, according to Gauss, and there is speculation about a possible involvement of Lufthansa as a strategic investor. According to the CEO, the IPO will not only raise capital for Air Baltic, but will also help strengthen Latvia's capital markets. The airline, which currently flies to 91 airports in 42 countries and operates a fleet of 48 Airbus A220-300s and other aircraft, sees itself as a flagship company for the Latvian economy.