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.
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–Abu Dhabi–Madrid. The 777F carries over 100 tons, supports pharma cold-chain…
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…
Flyadeal to Launch Daily Flights to Syria Starting Oct 1, 2025
flyadeal launches near-daily non-stop flights to Damascus starting October 1–2, 2025 (Jeddah 3x/week; Riyadh 4x/week) using A320s. Tickets…
Ryanair to Increase Staff Pay for Catching Oversized Bags
From November 2025 Ryanair raises staff bonuses to €2.50 per oversized bag and removes the €80 cap to…
Copenhagen Airport Celebrates Record-Setting First Half in Centenary Year
Celebrating its 100th year, Copenhagen Airport posted 14.9 million H1 passengers and DKK 2,541 million revenue, plans DKK…
United flight to Greenland U-turn after Nuuk security staff deemed untrained
A security-training gap at Nuuk forced United Flight UA80 to return to Newark on Aug. 26, 2025; certified…