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.…
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…
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…
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…
Cathay Pacific to Bring Back Seattle Nonstop Service in 2026
Starting March 30, 2026, Cathay Pacific will fly five weekly non-stop A350-900 services between Hong Kong and Seattle.…
Thousands of Travelers Grounded as 130 Flights Canceled Across US Hubs
A telecom failure in Dallas plus West Coast weather issues and an Air Canada strike caused major U.S.…
Spirit Airlines Furloughs One-Third of Flight Attendants in Bankruptcy
Spirit will furlough about 1,800 of 5,200 flight attendants starting December 1, 2025, after a second Chapter 11…
Air Canada Launches San Antonio–Toronto Nonstop Flights in May 2026
Starting May 1, 2026, Air Canada will operate three weekly nonstop flights between San Antonio and Toronto through…
Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Evacuated After Security Threat, Delays
Dublin Airport evacuated Terminal 2 on September 20, 2025 after a suspicious luggage alert; bomb disposal teams later…
Russia Urges ICAO to Ease Aviation Sanctions Over Safety Concerns
In Montréal, Russia urged ICAO to ease sanctions restricting access to Western aircraft parts, citing safety risks for…
South Korea’s 1% SAF Mandate for International Flights in 2027
From 2027 South Korea requires a 1% SAF blend on all international departures, with MOLIT overseeing standards, audits,…