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January 20, 2026

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Top 10 Airlines With The Most International Flights 2026
SOURCE: SIMPLE FLYING, 1/20

International flights make up a significant portion of the global aviation market, although domestic services still outnumber overseas flights. According to Aviation Benefits,  international travelers account for over 40% of passengers served, with around 1.8 billion passengers flying internationally each year. International flying has been rapidly growing in the post-pandemic era, far outpacing the domestic sector.

 
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AVIATION

Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines Tap Boeing for Milestone Orders (AVIATION WEEK, 1/20)

Japan's Airlines Cancel Flights as Blizzards Hit Northwest Coast (DEVDISCOURSE, 1/20)

Lao Airlines Opts for Sabre Tech (ASIAN AVIATION, 1/20)

HOSPITALITY

Airbnb Accelerates Its Push into Hotel Distribution (HOSPITALITY TODAY, 1/19)

Hilton Launches New Apartment-Style Brand (BUSINESS TRAVEL EXECUTIVE, 1/19)

Distribution Darwinism: Can Hotel Wholesalers Survive the Age of AI (WHITESKY, 1/18)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Business Travellers Hit by Hidden Car Hire Charges, Study Finds (ITIJ, 1/20)

Blacklane Adds New Locations in Italy and Germany (BTN EUROPE, 1/19)

Avis Budget Closes Zipcar Car-Sharing Service in the UK (BTN EUROPE, 1/19)

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