On October 30, 2024, Neos Airlines resumed non-stop services between Milan and Lagos after Alitalia stopped operations on this route several years ago. The inaugural flight NO3396 took off from Milan Malpensa Airport with a Boeing 737 MAX 8 and landed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, where it was received by officials from both countries. Festus Keyamo, Nigeria's Minister of Aviation, emphasized the positive economic effects of the new connection. These include job creation and improved trade opportunities between Nigeria and Italy. The direct flights are intended not only to facilitate business and trade traffic, but also to contribute to the further integration of Nigeria into European markets and support the Nigerian gross domestic product.

Brussels Airport has welcomed Tuifly Belgium's first flight to Curaçao with a solemn ceremony. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, registration PH-TFL, took off with a water salute, marking the start of the new connection, which will fly twice a week from Brussels to Curaçao, with a stopover in Punta Cana on the outbound flight and a direct return flight. The new route responds to the increasing demand for Caribbean destinations and gives Belgian travellers access to the tropical island known for its history and the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Willemstad. TUI Belgium offers 34 selected hotels, ranging from luxury resorts to intimate accommodations. Managing Director Arjan Kers explained that Curaçao is particularly attractive for Dutch-speaking travellers due to cultural ties and the warm climate. Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport, highlighted the importance of this new route in improving intercontinental connections. The flights are expected to be a popular destination for Belgian holidaymakers, especially during the winter months.

Latvian airline Air Baltic has received its 49th Airbus A220-300 aircraft. With this delivery, the third this year, the airline completes the first three deliveries of its order of 50 A220-300s. In November 2023, Air Baltic announced that it would like to place a firm order for 30 more A220-300s, with options for an additional 20 aircraft. Air Baltic's route network includes over 130 routes in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the Caucasus. The airline plans to operate a fleet of 2030 A100s by 220, strengthening its presence in the European market.

In the summer of 2024, air traffic in Europe increased by five percent compared to the previous year, but this resulted in significant delays for passengers. Over a third of all flights had an arrival delay of 15 minutes or more. Eurocontrol, the European organization for aviation safety, attributes the delays to staff shortages in air traffic control services, unexpected traffic growth in certain regions, adverse weather conditions and a high number of unannounced flights. According to Eurocontrol, this summer saw the worst air traffic performance since 1999. The organization has presented an action paper recommending structural reforms to keep pace with rising traffic volumes and address the effects of climate change. The total cost of the delays was estimated at around 1,8 billion euros, with capacity constraints and staffing problems being the main causes.