Airlines
Flight disruptions, route launches, rebooking policies, and airline news that affects international travelers. Coverage of schedule changes, airspace closures, and passenger rights across global carriers.
Southwest to Launch Las Vegas to Anchorage Service in May 2026
Southwest will start daily nonstop redeye flights between Las Vegas and Anchorage in May 2026 with Boeing 737 MAX 8s. Tickets expected in October; fares pending. The route is Southwest’s…
October 2025 Strikes: Which Countries Face the Most Flight Disruptions
Early October 2025 travel disruption centers on France, Belgium and Spain. France suspended a 7–9 October ATC strike…
SAS Customers Now Book Virgin Atlantic Flights to Dubai and Maldives
SAS now markets Virgin Atlantic daily 787-9 flights from London Heathrow to Dubai and Malé under its SK…
Uncommanded RAT Deployment on Air India AI117: DGCA Probes
Air India AI117’s Ram Air Turbine deployed unexpectedly during final approach to Birmingham on October 4, 2025. The…
American Airlines Removes Gate Bag Sizers to Streamline Boarding
American Airlines removed gate bag sizers on October 6, 2025, keeping the 22 x 14 x 9 inch…
Pilots Demand Grounding of Boeing 787 Fleet for Emergency System Probe
Air India AI117’s uncommanded RAT deployment on Oct 4, 2025 revealed a BPCU fault; FIP urged DGCA to…
iOS 26 Boosts United Boarding Pass with Live Tracking and Maps
United fully supports iOS 26 Wallet passes: enable Live Activity for real-time flight updates on the Lock Screen,…
Air New Zealand backs regulatory review to boost traveler experience
Air New Zealand backs the Commerce Commission’s 2025 review, seeking stronger oversight to ensure airport charges reflect efficient…
American Airlines Permanently Cancels DFW-Eugene Route Over Profitability
American Airlines will end nonstop DFW–EUG service on August 5, 2025, due to low demand and profitability. Affected…
Hong Kong Airlines Resumes Etihad Codeshare in November 2025
On November 3, 2025, Etihad resumes Abu Dhabi–Hong Kong flights five times weekly using a Boeing 787-9; Hong…