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Delta Air Lines Flight 39 diverted south over the East China Sea after Fukuoka air traffic control warned of a potential ballistic missile launch from… more
The International Air Transport Association urges governments to share responsibility and costs more equitably when airlines are fined for inadmissible… more
American Airlines charges solo passengers higher fares on 33.5% of domestic flights, averaging a $90 premium, while United applies similar penalties to… more
Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian Airlines require a Travel ID account for online check-in starting November 2, 2026. The mandate rolls out in phases across… more
United Airlines plans to resume service at New York Kennedy Airport in 2027, aiming for up to 20 daily slot pairs. The strategy relies on acquiring slots… more
Flydubai has extended the suspension of its Tel Aviv routes through Nov. 30 following a hijacking attempt on Sept. 30. UAE investigators identified an… more
Airlines for America and IATA urge the CDC to delay or scrap a new inbound passenger declaration mandate starting Nov. 3. The requirement forces all U.S.-bound… more
British Airways issued a full refund to Instagram user Karlen Lamp after her grandmother died days before her scheduled trip from New Orleans to London… more
United Airlines will cease all flights to Tulum International Airport after Jan. 2 from Newark and Jan. 4 from Houston. The carrier is simultaneously launching… more
United Airlines removed five nonstop U.S.–Canada routes from its 2026 schedule, including Chicago O’Hare–Edmonton and Washington–Calgary. Three of these… more
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby accused Boeing and Airbus of stalling new aircraft development due to their global duopoly. He called for a third manufacturer… more
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby stated that Boom Supersonic’s Overture will miss its official 2029 schedule, delaying the supersonic jet's entry into service… more
Lufthansa Airbus A321neo D-AIEM now displays twelve employee-designed stories under the motto "Made by many. Remembered by all." The aircraft will fly… more
Israeli authorities issued stringent security directives for foreign and domestic airlines following a foiled attempt to crash a flydubai aircraft. Airlines… more
Air Astana and China Southern Airlines signed a joint venture agreement on 30 October 2026, establishing the first airline partnership between Kazakhstan… more
Turkish Airlines operates four weekly nonstop flights between Denver International Airport and Istanbul Airport, a route launched in 2024 that covers approximately… more
IndiGo began operating the world's longest scheduled Airbus A321XLR flight on October 25, 2026, between Mumbai and Amsterdam. The airline restricts sales… more
KLM launched its first long-haul Airbus A350-900 service on October 30, 2026, operating flight KL691 from Amsterdam to Toronto Pearson. The airline plans… more
Alaska Airlines launched the Atmos Rewards Alpine Getaways program for the 2026–27 season, offering free lift tickets and discounts at nine western resorts… more
Air France-KLM will cancel flights to seven international destinations starting November 2026 due to high fuel costs and competition. The carrier trades… more
A traveler on an American Airlines flight from Austin to New York was stranded after volunteering to gate-check a carry-on containing medication. The flight… more
United Airlines is evaluating Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan as future destinations, with network planning executives visiting both countries this year. No… more
A Bengaluru consumer court ordered British Airways to pay Rs 1,65,945 to a passenger stranded at London Heathrow after her flight was rerouted and she… more
Allegiant Air removed sixteen routes from its schedule, affecting connections from Chicago Midway, Nashville, and Phoenix-Mesa to Florida, Utah, and Oregon… more
Alaska Airlines will operate daily nonstop flights between Anchorage and Tokyo Narita starting May 13, 2027. The service uses Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft… more
Air France is investing €1 billion over five years to upgrade its La Première first-class service, including new lounges, cabins, and WiFi. The airline… more
A United Airlines passenger incurred $1,000 in additional costs after being marked a "no-show" due to an unstaffed check-in desk at Newark Liberty International Airport… more
Canada's Competition Bureau warns that expanding the Air Canada-United joint venture would likely create near-monopoly conditions on ten transborder routes… more
Frontier Airlines reported a 71% increase in average airfare to $67.82 per passenger for the third quarter, with total revenue per passenger rising 30%… more
United Airlines has surpassed All Nippon Airways to become the world's largest Boeing 787 operator, holding 96 aircraft against ANA's 92. The carrier received… more