Flight Cancellations Surge as Airlines Scramble to Meet FAA’s 10% Cut Amid Historic Shutdown
Airlines across the United States are canceling and rescheduling thousands of flights after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a… Read More »
Turkish Airlines Buys 25% Stake in Spain’s Air Europa for $355 Million
Turkish Airlines has signed a major investment deal to acquire a minority stake in Spanish carrier Air Europa, marking one… Read More »
Weather Balloon Identified as Cause of United Airlines Windshield Crack at 36,000 Feet
Authorities have identified a weather balloon as the likely object that struck a United Airlines aircraft mid-flight, cracking its windshield… Read More »
Croatia Airlines Blames Rising Costs on Delayed A220 Deliveries
Croatia Airlines (OU, Zagreb Franjo Tuđman) has attributed a rise in costs during the peak summer season to delays in… Read More »
Turkish Airlines Reportedly Eyes Full Control of SunExpress
Turkish Airlines (TK, Istanbul Airport) is reportedly seeking to acquire Lufthansa’s 50% stake in SunExpress (XQ, Antalya), the joint venture… Read More »
Jury Selected for Boeing Trial Over 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX Crash
Opening arguments are set to begin Wednesday, November 5, in Chicago in the first U.S. civil trial against Boeing stemming… Read More »
Brussels Airlines Fires Flight Attendants Over Bed Bug Dispute
A dispute over alleged bed bugs aboard a Brussels Airlines aircraft has sparked controversy after three veteran flight attendants were… Read More »
U.S. Airlines Donate Meals to TSA and Air Traffic Control Staff as Shutdown Drags On
As the U.S. government shutdown stretches into its fourth week, major airlines are stepping up to support the air traffic… Read More »
United Airlines Planes Collide While Taxiing at LaGuardia Airport
A United Airlines flight clipped another United Airlines aircraft while taxiing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Friday evening, according… Read More »
Taiwan Airlines Ban Earbuds and Chargers in Checked Bags
Several Taiwanese airlines have implemented new safety regulations prohibiting passengers from placing Bluetooth earbuds and their charging cases in checked… Read More »
United Airlines Expands Routes to Croatia, Italy, Scotland, and Spain
United Airlines is set to broaden its international network for summer 2026, introducing new nonstop flights from the United States… Read More »
Airlines Are Winning by Investing in Experience, Not Cutting Costs
For decades, the airline industry was defined by an aggressive race to the bottom. Carriers slashed fares to attract customers,… Read More »
Somali Airlines to Restart Operations by End of 2025
Somali Airlines is set to resume operations by the end of 2025 after a 34-year hiatus, according to the country’s… Read More »
US Halts New Routes and Cargo Flights by Mexican Airlines
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has rejected new route applications from Aeroméxico, Volaris, and Viva Aerobus for flights departing… Read More »
China Southern Approves Xiamen Airlines’ 2026 Financial Guarantees
China Southern Airlines (CZ, Guangzhou) has authorized its subsidiary Xiamen Airlines (MF, Xiamen) to issue financial guarantees totaling up to… Read More »
United Airlines Flight Delayed 4 Hours After Crew Dispute
A United Airlines flight from Des Moines, Iowa, to Chicago faced an unusual delay after a reported altercation between two… Read More »
JetBlue or Frontier Could Still Acquire Spirit Airlines — But the Odds Aren’t Great
Bankruptcy can sometimes breathe new life into old business plans — and that may be exactly what’s happening with Spirit… Read More »
United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency U-Turn After Passenger’s Laptop Falls Into Cargo Hold
A United Airlines flight from Washington Dulles to Rome was forced to make an unexpected mid-flight U-turn on October 15,… Read More »
Banks Gain Ground in Loyalty Battle Against U.S. Airlines
Banks and airlines are locked in a growing competition for consumer loyalty — and financial institutions currently appear to have… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech Briefing: SAP Concur, Amadeus, American Airlines & More
SAP Concur is expanding its AI-powered travel and expense tools with its Joule copilot and new Joule agents focused on… Read More »
How Airlines Can Improve Travel for Older and Vulnerable Passengers
Airlines and airports are seeing a growing number of travelers who require additional assistance, especially older passengers. TAP Air Portugal… Read More »
Analysts Doubt Spirit Airlines’ Future as Merger Talks Continue
Analysts are questioning whether any airline or investor should acquire Spirit Airlines—or simply wait for the carrier to liquidate and… Read More »