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.
Brand-New JetBlue A220 Grounded After Wing Collides With Applebee’s Windows
A JetBlue A220-300 (N3257J) hit terminal windows during pushback at Richmond on Sept 11, 2025; no injuries occurred. Passengers rebooked; the aircraft remains grounded for wingtip repairs pending inspection.
SpiceJet Q400 Wheel Detaches on Takeoff, Emergency Landing in Mumbai
A SpiceJet Q400 lost an outer wheel during Kandla takeoff on Sept 12, 2025; it landed safely in…
American Airlines Begins Vero Beach to Charlotte Flights in February
Starting February 12, 2025, American Airlines will operate daily nonstop VRB–CLT flights (~1h45, 523 miles), expected to boost…
Qantas Opens Ticket Sales for Inaugural A321XLR Flights
Qantas starts A321XLR services mid-September 2025 on Sydney–Melbourne and Sydney–Perth after June 30 delivery. The type offers 8,700…
What a Full Emergency Means at Mumbai Airport After SpiceJet Snag
A SpiceJet Q400 lost an outer wheel during Kandla takeoff on 12 September 2025, then landed safely at…
Etihad Carries 2 Million Passengers in August 2025, a Record Month
Etihad set a record with 2 million passengers in August 2025 (up 22%), a 91% load factor, 112-aircraft…
Thai Airways to Eliminate First Class by 2027, Shifts to Three-Cabin
Thai Airways will fully retire First Class by 2027, standardizing to Business, Premium Economy, and Economy. A limited…
Southwest Evaluates Widebody and Narrowbody Intercontinental Options
In September 2025 Southwest began reviewing long-range narrowbody and possible widebody aircraft to start intercontinental service, targeting orders…
Eight New Transatlantic Routes From the US & Canada in 2026
Air Canada will launch Montréal–Palma de Mallorca (June 17, 2026) and Montréal–Catania (summer 2026) nonstop routes using the…
Southwest Eyes First Class, Lounges, and Europe Flights
Southwest is exploring first-class cabins, lounges and transatlantic flights while rolling out fees, Basic Economy and assigned seating…