Kenya Airways Launches Nairobi–Paris–Amsterdam–Nairobi Triangular Route in Sept 2025
From September 1, 2025, Kenya Airways will operate a twice‑weekly Nairobi–Paris–Amsterdam–Nairobi triangular loop (KQ164) using Boeing 787-8s, while…
Air Arabia Announces Limited-Time Sale From Dh149 to GCC, India, Sri Lanka & More
Air Arabia’s flash sale (Aug 28–Sep 5, 2025) features one-way fares from Dh149 for travel Sep 15–Nov 30,…
China Expands Kunming–Sihanoukville Route as Thailand Faces Tourism Competition Surge
In October 2025 Ruili Airlines began weekly Kunming–Sihanoukville flights (DR5029), aiming to boost Sihanoukville tourism and stabilize hotel…
JetBlue Eyes Legal Action Against Portugal Over Lisbon Airport Access Denial
JetBlue filed with the DOT on August 28, 2025, claiming repeated slot denials at Lisbon since 2023 undermine…
Lufthansa City Airlines Joins Star Alliance: A Long-Awaited Milestone
On September 9, 2025, Lufthansa City Airlines becomes a full Star Alliance member, standardizing elite recognition, lounge access,…
We Thought We’d Die: United Flight Plunged 4,000 Feet; Menu Stuck in Ceiling
United Flight 5971 plunged about 4,350 feet after severe turbulence on August 28, 2025; it diverted to Austin…
Etihad EY010 Makes Urgent Emergency Landing in Austria Over Medical Crisis
Etihad flight EY010 diverted to Vienna on August 29, 2025, after a passenger medical emergency. Medical teams transferred…
Jet2 Expands Family Benefits as Free Flights for Under-Twos Lead Summer 2025
From August 22, 2025, Jet2 will offer free flights for children under two on new bookings, add a…
Etihad Cargo Expands Fleet Through Atlas Air Partnership with 777 Freighter
Etihad Cargo and Atlas Air began a long-term partnership on August 28, 2025, deploying a Boeing 777F on…
Hong Kong Airlines Gives Free Lounge Access to Economy on Selected Routes
Between June 20 and October 31, 2025, Hong Kong Airlines grants free Club Autus lounge access at HKG…
Heathrow Slot Values Hit Record $75 Million Amid Persistent Congestion
Heathrow morning slot pairs rose to $75 million in 2025 as demand outstrips supply; ACL limits and a…
Boeing Seeks EU Approval for Spirit AeroSystems Takeover
(EUROPE) Boeing has asked the European Union to approve its planned reacquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, filing for merger…
American Airlines Unveils Flagship Lounge Plan at Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
American Airlines on Thursday, August 28, 2025, announced it will build a new Flagship Lounge at Charlotte Douglas…
Why Alaska Airlines Is Taking Over Hawaiian’s Boeing 787s Explained
After its Sept 2024 acquisition of Hawaiian, Alaska is basing 787-9 Dreamliners in Seattle to launch new trans-Pacific…