Swiss to Operate A330-300 on Zurich–Geneva Route
Swiss International Air Lines (LX, Zurich) will operate an Airbus A330-300 once daily between Zurich and Geneva from September 1… Read More »
Passenger Caught Vaping Mid-Flight Met by Police
An American Airlines passenger was met by police upon arrival in San Francisco after being caught vaping in the aircraft… Read More »
Shenzhen Airlines to Launch Shenzhen–Melbourne Flights
Shenzhen Airlines will enter the Australian market in late December with its first flights to Melbourne. The new service between… Read More »
Emirates Bans Power Banks on Flights Over Fire Safety Risks
Emirates has become the largest airline to ban the use of portable power banks on all flights, citing safety concerns… Read More »
United Airlines Resumes Flights After System Outage Grounds Fleet
United Airlines has resumed operations after a major technology issue forced a nationwide ground stop on August 6, delaying over… Read More »
Boeing 787 Turns Back After Part of Wing Falls Off Mid-Flight
A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 was forced to return to Newark Liberty International Airport shortly after takeoff when passengers and… Read More »
American Airlines to Launch Budapest, Prague Flights in 2026
American Airlines will expand its international network in summer 2026 with six new routes, including the only nonstop U.S. service… Read More »
Air Transat to Launch Toronto, Montreal–Rio Flights
Air Transat will enter the Brazil market for the first time in winter 2025-26 with nonstop service to Rio de… Read More »
Spirit Adds First New International Routes Since Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines will launch two new international routes from its Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) base this winter, marking its… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Adds London, Reykjavik to Seattle Networ
Alaska Airlines will launch new nonstop flights from Seattle Tacoma International to London Heathrow and Reykjavik Keflavik next spring, using… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Adds London, Iceland Flights, Unveils New Livery
Alaska Airlines will launch new international routes from Seattle to London and Reykjavik in May 2026, expanding its global footprint… Read More »
Turkey May Ban Power Banks on Flights After Fire Risk Incident
Turkey is considering a ban on portable chargers, or power banks, on flights due to increasing safety concerns, according to… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Adds Seattle–London, Reykjavik Flights
Alaska Airlines is expanding its transatlantic network with two new nonstop routes from Seattle to London Heathrow and Reykjavik, launching… Read More »
US’s Air Wisconsin Wins First EAS Route
Air Wisconsin has secured its first-ever Essential Air Service (EAS) contract, with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) selecting the… Read More »
The 10 U.S. Airlines Most Likely to Lose or Mishandle Luggage
A new analysis of U.S. Department of Transportation data from 2021 to 2024 reveals which U.S. airlines are most likely… Read More »
IndiGo to Launch Daily London Heathrow Flights in October
IndiGo will launch daily nonstop flights to London Heathrow on October 26, marking its third long-haul route to Western Europe…. Read More »
Ryanair Passenger Removed After Vaping Sparks 2-Hour Flight Delay
A Ryanair flight from Edinburgh to Alicante faced a two-hour delay after a passenger was caught vaping in the aircraft… Read More »
Iberia Flight Attendant Treated After Smoke Inhalation in Mid-Air Bird Strike Incident
Iberia flight IB 579 from Madrid to Paris suffered a dramatic bird strike shortly after takeoff, forcing an emergency return to… Read More »
Why Lufthansa Still Flies 747‑8s: Strategy, Economics & Prestige
During a recent flight from Miami to Frankfurt aboard a Lufthansa Boeing 747-8, I was struck by the number of… Read More »
Man Who Tried to Stab Flight Attendant and Open Plane Door Released After Time Served
A Massachusetts man who attempted to open a plane’s emergency exit mid-flight and stabbed a flight attendant has been released… Read More »
Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines Resume Flights to Israel After Iran Conflict
Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines resumed passenger service to Israel on Friday, becoming the latest major carriers to restore flights following… Read More »
Flight Attendants Sue Boeing Over 737-9 Max Panel Blowout Incident
Four Alaska Airlines flight attendants have filed separate lawsuits against Boeing over the mid-air panel blowout incident involving a 737-9… Read More »
Flights Disrupted Across the U.K. Due to Radar Failure, Causing Widespread Delays
A U.K. air traffic control service provider has resolved a “technical issue” that caused widespread flight disruptions. The delays come… Read More »
JetBlue and United Airlines Partnership: What Travelers Can Expect
JetBlue and United Airlines have secured Department of Transportation (DOT) approval for their new Blue Sky partnership, a collaboration designed… Read More »
Delta Flight Diverts After Turbulence Sends 25 to Hospital
More than two dozen people were hospitalized after a Delta Air Lines flight encountered severe turbulence, prompting an emergency landing…. Read More »
Man Charged After Allegedly Assaulting Flight Attendant in Bathroom Dispute
A 59-year-old man has been charged in Australia after allegedly assaulting a flight attendant during a bathroom dispute on a… Read More »