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.
FAA Meets Controller Hiring Targets Under Trump, 2025 Update
The FAA exceeded its FY2025 target, hiring 2,026 controllers and speeding academy throughput, but a 3,000-controller shortfall and widespread understaffing persist despite pay and retention measures.
Fiji Airways Discontinues Business Class Amenity Kits in 2025
Fiji Airways discontinued pre-packed business class amenity kits in 2025, offering essentials individually to cut single-use waste, reduce…
Thousands Affected as 90 Flights Canceled by Major Asian Airlines
Typhoon Ragasa forced 90 flight cancellations across major Asian airports, adding to over 4,000 disrupted flights this year.…
Alaska Airlines CEO Champions AI Upgrades for Safer, Greener Flights
Alaska Airlines is deploying AI across operations to cut fuel use, reduce delays, and boost safety. Flyways AI…
13-year-old Afghan boy from Kunduz lands in Delhi after hiding in gear
A 13-year-old from Kunduz survived hiding in the rear landing gear of Kam Air flight RQ-4401 on September…
Alaska Airlines Unveils 13,000-Sq-Ft San Diego Lounge Expansion
Alaska Airlines will build a 13,000-square-foot lounge at San Diego International Airport, breaking ground in early 2027. Serving…
Spirit Airlines Not Cutting 1,800 Attendant Jobs, Hiring Expands
Spirit Airlines is expanding cabin crew hiring in 2025, holding major June 13 events and posting openings nationwide.…
LATAM Orders Up to 74 Embraer E195-E2 Jets for South American Growth
LATAM ordered 24 Embraer E195-E2 jets and 50 options (up to 74), with deliveries starting H2 2026. The…
Should Airline Pilots Fly Past 65? Debates Over Raising to 67
ICAO delegates will consider raising the pilot retirement age to 67 in Montreal. Airlines and IATA support it…
Cruz Pushes to Raise Airline Pilot Retirement Age to 67
Sen. Ted Cruz seeks U.S. backing to raise pilot retirement from 65 to 67 at ICAO. IATA and…