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Wizz Air Celebrates 10 Million Passengers And Five Years Of Operations In Larnaca

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 19, 2025

Milestone Achievement In Cyprus

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air reached a significant benchmark on Thursday by transporting its 10 millionth passenger to and from Cyprus, marking five years of operations at its Larnaca base. This milestone was celebrated at Larnaca International Airport, in close collaboration with Hermes Airports.

Distinguished Attendance And Special Commemorations

The event attracted high-level government and industry officials, including Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis, Permanent Secretary Marina Ioannou Hasapi from the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, and Permanent Secretary Costas Constantinou of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism. Hungarian Ambassador Krisztina Lakos, Hermes Airports CEO Eleni Kaloyirou, Mayor Andreas Vyras, and Deputy Mayor Iason Iasonides, among other key stakeholders, further underscored the significance of this achievement.

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Strategic Incentives And Expansion Initiatives

In a move to honor its travellers, Wizz Air presented five passengers with “Golden Tickets” during the 10 millionth flight to Cyprus. Complementing this celebratory gesture, the airline announced a 10% discount on flights from Cyprus tailored for travel between November and March. In a strategic thrust, the carrier is set to broaden its network by launching 10 new routes in the near future, including inaugural services from Paphos. New destinations from Larnaca include key European cities such as Barcelona, Gyumri, Skopje, Suceava, Timisoara, Tirana, Tuzla, and Venice, while flights from Paphos will connect with Yerevan and Warsaw.

Forward Looking Vision

Andras Rado, Head of Communications at Wizz Air, emphasized the airline’s commitment to safety, affordability, and enhanced connectivity. “Cyprus remains one of the most dynamic hubs in our network, and we intend to continue investing in its future by strengthening our air connections and reinforcing the tourism sector,” Rado remarked.

Maria Kouroupi, Director of Aviation Development, Marketing and Communication at Hermes Airports, highlighted that the success of Wizz Air in Cyprus demonstrates the powerful potential of strategic collaborations. “Together, we are creating tangible value that not only benefits travellers but also supports the broader economic and tourism framework of our country,” she said.

Innovative Customer Solutions

Alongside these developments, Wizz Air announced its ‘Customer First Compass’ plan – a €14 billion initiative that includes the innovative in-app feature, ‘My Journey.’ This new tool is designed to empower passengers with more efficient flight management, reflecting the carrier’s dedication to integrating cutting-edge technology with unparalleled service.

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by News Editor

August 24, 2026

Courts Are Still Applying Old Copyright Rules To AI

AI companies train models on enormous amounts of published material, including books, articles and academic research. Whether using that content without authors’ permission violates copyright law remains unresolved.

Much of the debate centres on fair use, which allows copyrighted material to be used without permission in certain circumstances. Courts consider factors such as the purpose of the use, how much material was involved and its impact on the original market.

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Anthropic Case Sets An Important Precedent

A major case involving Anthropic and a group of authors provided one of the clearest rulings so far. Judge William Alsup found that using copyrighted books to train AI models was lawful, comparing the process to people reading and studying literature before creating something new.

Anthropic was nevertheless ordered to pay $1.5 billion in a settlement. The penalty concerned books the company had obtained from illegal online libraries rather than the AI training itself.

For AI companies, that distinction could prove significant because it separates studying copyrighted material from directly copying it.

Competition Could Be The Key Issue

A case involving Thomson Reuters and Ross Intelligence offers a different perspective. A court ruled that Ross could not claim fair use after using Reuters’ copyrighted material to develop a competing AI-powered legal research platform.

The decision suggests courts may be less willing to consider AI training fair use when copyrighted content is used to build a product that directly competes with the original.

For authors, an unresolved question is whether AI-generated content should be considered competition for the works used to train these models.

The Law Has Yet To Catch Up

US copyright law predates generative AI by decades, leaving courts to apply old principles to new technology. Questions also remain over copyright protection for AI-generated works. In Thaler v. Perlmutter, a court ruled that material created entirely by AI cannot receive copyright protection.

Major AI companies remain involved in copyright litigation, and different courts could reach different conclusions. For now, there is no universal rule: the legality of AI training will depend on the circumstances of each case and how courts ultimately interpret copyright and fair use.