Riyadh Air Completes First Passenger Flight from Riyadh to London
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has completed its maiden passenger flight. The inaugural service, RX401, departed Riyadh King… Read More »
Flights to LAX Temporarily Halted Amid Air Traffic Staff Shortage
Flights bound for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) were temporarily halted on Sunday due to a staffing shortage at a… Read More »
Over 8,000 U.S. Flights Delayed Amid Air Traffic Staff Shortages
More than 8,000 flights across the United States were delayed on Sunday as air traffic controller absences continued to disrupt… Read More »
SWISS Launches First A350 with Inaugural Zurich–Palma Flight
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has officially entered the Airbus A350 into service, operating its first passenger flight with the… Read More »
Delta to Launch First Nonstop US-Saudi Arabia Flights in 2026
Delta Air Lines will become the first U.S. carrier to operate nonstop flights to Saudi Arabia, with new service scheduled… Read More »
KLM Boeing 777 Diverts to Cayenne After Paramaribo ATC Shortage
A KLM Boeing 777-300ER operating flight KL713 from Amsterdam to Paramaribo was forced to divert on October 22, 2025, after… Read More »
Smuggling Balloons Force Temporary Shutdown of Vilnius Airport in Major Safety Scare
Air traffic at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania was temporarily halted on Tuesday Oct. 21 after authorities detected several smuggling balloons… Read More »
Air Traffic Controllers Take Second Jobs to Survive Amid U.S. Government Shutdown
As the U.S. government shutdown enters its third week, air traffic controllers—deemed essential workers—are being forced to take on second… Read More »
Man Arrested at Atlanta Airport After Threatening to ‘Shoot It Up’
Police arrested a man inside Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday Oct. 20 after his family reported he was armed… Read More »
Pakistan International Airlines to Resume UK Flights, Eyes U.S. Routes Next
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is preparing to restart direct flights to the United Kingdom, marking a major step toward restoring… Read More »
Government Shutdown Exposes Deep Cracks in U.S. Aviation System
The ongoing U.S. government shutdown is once again exposing the fragility of the nation’s aviation system, as staffing shortages and… Read More »
American Airlines Flight Returns to LAX After Passengers Report Cabin Fumes
An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to New York’s JFK International Airport was forced to make… Read More »
Finnair Cancels 40 Flights After Airbus A321 Seat Cover Fire Risk
Finnair has been forced to cancel roughly 40 flights after grounding eight Airbus A321 aircraft due to a potential fire safety issue involving improperly cleaned seat… Read More »
American Adds Charlotte–San Jose Flights for Super Bowl LX
American Airlines is adding special nonstop flights between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)… Read More »
Xiamen Air Operates World’s Longest Nonstop Flight from JFK to Fuzhou
Xiamen Air has officially overtaken Singapore Airlines as the operator of the world’s longest nonstop passenger flight, with its New… Read More »
Air Tindi Suspends Wha Ti Flights, Leaving Community Isolated
Air Tindi (8T, Yellowknife) has suspended its scheduled air service between Yellowknife and Wha Ti/Lac La Martre, leaving the remote… Read More »
The Shutdown Is Pushing U.S. Air Safety Workers to the Breaking Point
Federal aviation employees insist that flying remains safe despite mounting strain on air traffic controllers and transportation security staff—but passengers… Read More »
How the Ongoing Government Shutdown Is Disrupting Air Travel
As the government shutdown continues with no resolution in sight, the U.S. air travel system is facing mounting strain. Even… Read More »
Airlines Suspend Madagascar Flights Amid Unrest and Army Revolt
Madagascar has been gripped by growing unrest since late September, with demonstrations erupting across multiple cities and escalating tensions in… Read More »
U.S. Flight Delays Mount as Air Traffic Control Staffing Crisis Deepens
Air traffic control staffing shortages continued to disrupt air travel across the United States for a second consecutive day on… Read More »
Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines Expand Routes with Boeing 787-9
Hawaiian Airlines is modernizing its fleet by introducing Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to replace its aging Airbus A330 aircraft, marking a… Read More »
Southwest, Breeze, and Allegiant Launch 13 New Routes in October
October has brought a wave of new route launches from U.S. low-cost and leisure airlines, with Breeze Airways, Allegiant Air,… Read More »