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.
FAA to run tabletop scenario planning with Boeing before lifting 737 MAX cap
The FAA keeps a 38-per-month 737 MAX cap until tabletop scenario exercises conclude by September 2025. Boeing must request a lift and prove sustained compliance, supply-chain stability, and mature safety…
Why Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport Stops Commercial Flights After Oct. 31
Primary records and the airport’s booking system confirm Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport continues commercial service and bookings beyond…
Etihad Airways to Host Pilot Recruitment Roadshows in Poland and Hungary September 2025
Etihad’s Warsaw and Budapest roadshows (Sept 13–17, 2025) seek hundreds of pilots to support fleet growth to 2030;…
GE Passport Engine for Bombardier Global 8000 Secures U.S. and Canada Approval
The GE Passport engine for the Bombardier Global 8000 earned FAA and Transport Canada certification on August 25,…
Emirates Adds Premium Economy Seats to Amman, Mumbai, Muscat, Bahrain
From late October 2025, Emirates adds Premium Economy to Amman, Mumbai, Muscat and Bahrain amid a retrofit of…
Southwest to Require Extra Seat for Plus-Size Flyers in 2026
Starting January 27, 2026, Southwest will require plus-size travelers who don’t fit within one seat’s armrests to buy…
Allegiant Air Named Official Airline Sponsor of Notre Dame Athletics
Allegiant becomes Notre Dame’s Official Airline Sponsor and Championship Partner starting fall 2025, providing team travel, branding, promotions,…
More Points, More Places: JetBlue TrueBlue Now Earns/Uses on Condor
JetBlue and Condor began full loyalty reciprocity on August 26, 2025: TrueBlue members can earn and redeem points…
United Airlines Extends Newark–Nuuk Service Into Summer 2026
United extends its Newark–Nuuk nonstop into summer 2026, starting June 13, using a 166-seat 737 MAX 8 twice…
Singapore Airlines A380 Suites Return To Hong Kong — Limited June–July 2026
Singapore Airlines will operate an A380 with 2017 Suites on one daily Singapore–Hong Kong roundtrip from June 21…