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.
Fastjet Adds Early Morning Johannesburg–Harare Flight Starting Sept 29
Fastjet launches a daily (except Saturdays) early morning Johannesburg–Harare service from September 29, 2025, using an ERJ145. Check‑in is at OR Tambo Terminal A (A59–A62); counters open 2h15m before departure…
Air France Cancels Six Key Flights, Disrupting Paris and Toulouse
Nationwide strikes in France disrupted Air France flights in September 2025, with up to 40% possible cancellations on…
Airbus Starts Assembly on A350-1000ULR and A350F Widebody
Airbus began flight tests for the A350‑1000ULR and A350F on June 13, 2025. ULR aims for nonstop 19+‑hour…
EasyJet passengers evacuated at Manchester after tug collision
A ground tug struck the nose gear of EasyJet flight EZY 2029 during pushback at Manchester on September…
American Airlines Debuts Global Inflight Dining Menu Across Cabins
Between June and September 2025, American Airlines rolled out a destination‑inspired global menu across select long‑haul routes, expanding…
Lufthansa’s 787-9 Network: Eight Frankfurt Routes Shaping Long Haul
Lufthansa is deploying its Allegris-equipped 787-9 Dreamliners from Frankfurt starting October 2025, with up to 10 jets by…
Buddha Air Reinstates Direct Kolkata–Kathmandu Flights from Sept 2025
Buddha Air restarts nonstop Kolkata–Kathmandu flights on September 1, 2025, with four weekly ATR 72‑500 services. The move…
Batik Air Launches Kota Kinabalu–Incheon Flights, Boosting Sabah
On September 12, 2025, Batik Air began three weekly nonstop flights between Kota Kinabalu and Incheon, raising Seoul–Kota…
Delta Hikes SkyMiles Fees to $650 as It Rebuilds Amex Cards
Delta raises SkyMiles Amex fees in 2025, adds segmented Resy, rideshare and Delta Stays credits, limits Sky Club…
Iberia expands 2025 with new Europe, Latin America routes
Iberia’s 2025 expansion adds three new Madrid long‑haul routes (Orlando, Recife, Fortaleza), a record 3.2 million Latin America…