Southwest’s Fleet Upgrades: Retractable Barrier Protects Cockpit When Door Opens in Flight
Southwest started flying 737 MAX 8 jets with a retractable secondary barrier in Labor Day 2025, complying early…
Hawaiian Airlines Converts 5 Boeing 787-9 Orders to 787-10 for Greater Capacity
Under Alaska Air Group, Hawaiian converted five 787-9 orders to larger 787-10s to boost capacity on high-demand routes;…
Why American Airlines Is Stripping Seatback Screens from Narrowbody Fleets in 2025
In 2025 American will remove remaining seatback screens from legacy A319s and shift to a streaming portal for…
Spirit Airlines Files Second Chapter 11 in 10 Months: Is Survival Possible?
On August 29, 2025, Spirit Airlines filed Chapter 11 again to restructure after persistent losses and heavy debt.…
American Family Faces Deportation from Canada After 15 Years of Settlement
The Figg family in Quebec faces deportation on September 8, 2025, after an expired work visa. Tighter rules…
Gatwick’s US Flights Fall 32% as Edinburgh Surges Past for US Routes
Gatwick lost about 32% of its US capacity as carriers shift long‑haul flying to Heathrow; BA ends Gatwick–Las…
Qantas Unveils Double Status Credits or Double Points Promo for 2025 Travel
Register before booking (28 Aug–3 Sep 2025) to receive Double Status Credits or Double Points on eligible QF‑operated…
Lufthansa Miles & More: 60% Bonus on Miles at 1.31 Cents Each
Miles & More switched to dynamic award pricing on June 3, 2025, ending fixed charts and Mileage Bargains.…
Ethiopian Airlines Opens New Yabello Airport in Southern Oromia
Ethiopian Airlines opened Yabello Airport on August 31, 2025, beginning three weekly Dash 8-400 flights. The 11 km‑distant…
Ryanair Cuts at French Regions: Will More Route Reductions Follow?
Ryanair will cut 750,000 winter seats and 25 routes in France, exiting Bergerac, Brive and Strasbourg, citing a…
Delta Air Lines still not offering a blanket no-refund policy on cancellations
Delta tightened South America-issued ticket rules in 2025: no changes for tickets issued June 26 onward, higher cancellation…
How Africa Can Unlock Aviation Growth Through Policy Reforms and Open Skies
With SAATM at 37 members covering 80% of the market, African aviation sees rising passenger demand and forecasts…
China Eastern and Etihad Expand Codeshare Network from September 2025
China Eastern and Etihad expand codeshare and deepen a joint venture from September 2025. Shanghai–Abu Dhabi service becomes…
Qantas Boosts Investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel with AU$100 Million Commitment
Qantas imported nearly 2 million litres of unblended SAF in May 2025, blended at ~18% to power about…