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.
Turkish Airlines to launch direct flights to Yerevan, Armenia
Turkish Airlines filed Sept. 29, 2025 to add direct flights to Yerevan but set no start date or frequency, citing market demand. The move links a major global carrier to…
OKC FAA Trainees Face Furlough if Government Shuts Down
A shutdown starting October 1, 2025 would furlough about 500 FAA Academy trainees in Oklahoma City, pause training…
Dublin Diversions: United Flight Engine Issues Trigger Two U-Turns
UA711 (Boeing 757-200, N17133) returned to Dublin on September 17 after an engine issue and was canceled. A…
Turkish Airlines Expands Istanbul–St. Petersburg Flights in Dec 2025
Starting December 8, 2025, Turkish Airlines boosts Istanbul–St. Petersburg flights from 21 to 25 weekly using Airbus A321s;…
Sydney–San Francisco travelers gain streamlined bag screening via IRBS
United’s SYD–SFO daily flight uses CBP’s IRBS as of September 2025, letting passengers skip baggage pickup at SFO…
Delta Expands Austin Flights to Challenge Southwest and Grow AUS
Delta plans major growth at Austin-Bergstrom, adding new routes and a permanent flight attendant base in October 2025,…
St. Louis Sees Direct British Airways Flights to London
British Airways now flies nonstop STL–LHR in 2025, about 8–9 hours, with round-trip fares seen in the mid-$500s.…
Airlines Warn Shutdown Could Disrupt Flights and Aviation System
If Congress misses the September 30 funding deadline, a partial shutdown could start October 1, 2025, leaving controllers…
Hollywood Burbank Airport Nears Close-Up With New Terminal
Hollywood Burbank Airport’s Elevate BUR is 55% complete (September 2025) and set to open October 2026. The $1.3…
QF63 Emergency Landing in Sydney: What We Know So Far
Qantas A380 QF63 (VH‑OQL) returned to Sydney after about nine hours and twenty minutes airborne on September 30,…