United Airlines Takes on Spirit: Public Spat Intensifies Over Market Tactics
After a $1.2 billion 2024 loss, Spirit filed Chapter 11 again and will cut service to 12 cities…
Trump Praises Delta as FAA-Mandated Gulf of America Terminology Spreads
Following a January 2025 executive order, Delta updated manuals to use “Gulf of America” under FAA direction, stressing…
United Adds Flight Options for Spirit Flyers in Event of Shutdown
United and Frontier are adding routes to cover service gaps as Spirit exits 11 cities after filing Chapter…
Central North Airport Group Reports 7.4% Rise in August Passenger Traffic
In August 2025 OMA’s passenger traffic rose 7.4% year‑over‑year—domestic +6.7%, international +11.6%—backed by seven new July routes and…
Hawaiian Airlines Debuts SAF on Selected Osaka–Honolulu Flights
Hawaiian began daily blended SAF flights between Kansai and Honolulu in September 2025 using fuel from Japan-made used…
Low-cost Airline to Depart Bay Area in October, Bay Area Travelers Affected
Spirit will end service at OAK and SJC in October 2025 as part of cuts in 12 cities,…
American Airlines Cargo Upgrades Pharma Service and Cold-Chain Capabilities
American Airlines Cargo expanded CEIV Pharma certifications (including JFK and SJU) and upgraded ExpediteTC with live telemetry in…
Southwest to Offer Free In-Flight Wi-Fi for Rapid Rewards Members Fleetwide in 2025
Starting October 24, 2025, Southwest will offer free unlimited Wi‑Fi to Rapid Rewards members on WiFi-enabled flights, covering…
Iran National Airlines Faces Travel Hiccup as Flights Canceled Across Asia and Middle East
Mid-June 2025 conflict triggered widespread cancellations and airspace closures affecting Iranair and many carriers. June 23–24 saw the…
PIA Eyes Direct US Flights as FAA Audit Moves Toward Category 1
On September 6, 2025, the FAA will audit Pakistan’s aviation oversight to decide on a Category 1 upgrade;…
United Expands Winter Schedule with 15 New U.S. and International Destinations
Starting January 6, 2026, United adds flights to 15 destinations, expands service from major hubs, launches two new…
Frontier Expands Phoenix Flights to San Antonio and Portland: How to Score Deals
Frontier will add Phoenix–San Antonio Oct. 10, 2025 (3x weekly, $49 one-way) and Phoenix–Portland Dec. 18, 2025 ($65…
Etihad Eyes Bulk Parts Buying to Shield Retrofit Schedule Amid Supply Woes
Etihad may bulk buy and store cabin parts in 2025 to secure a $1 billion retrofit for about…
New Era for NZ Aviation: Beonic AI LiDAR Debuts at Queenstown Airport
In September 2025 Queenstown Airport deployed Beonic LiDAR in five departure areas to deliver live, privacy-safe queue metrics—reducing…