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.
Xizang’s Civil Aviation Surges to 8 Million Passengers by 2025, China-Style Growth
Xizang’s aviation grew from one airport to eight, serving 7.6 million passengers in 2024 and targeting 8 million in 2025, backed by major central funding and infrastructure upgrades that improved…
Lufthansa Plans Month-Long Pause for FRA-STL Flights in Jan–Feb 2026
Lufthansa will suspend Frankfurt–St. Louis flights from Jan 31–Feb 28, 2026, resuming Feb 29. The temporary pause reflects…
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…