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.
Why Is Delta Stripping Engines From Brand‑New Airbus Jets in Europe?
Delta is stripping U.S.-made engines from new Airbus jets in Europe to avoid a tariff jump to 30% on August 1, 2025, and to relieve an engine shortage. Engines are…
Flights in Europe up to 26× cheaper than trains, Greenpeace warns
Greenpeace’s August 2025 analysis of 142 European routes finds flights cheaper on 54% of cross-border trips, citing tax…
Air Canada to Operate Almost 100% of Flights Over Next 24 Hours
After an August 16 labour walkout, Air Canada restored nearly its full schedule and fleet by August 22.…
Singapore Airlines to Launch A350 with New Business Class to Heathrow in 2026
From July 2026 Singapore Airlines will operate retrofitted A350-900s to Heathrow, replacing some 777-300ERs, removing First Class, adding…
DHS Proposes Owning Dedicated Fleet for Deportation Flights
DHS, led by Kristi Noem, is exploring buying and operating its own deportation aircraft to speed removals and…
QANTAS Direct Flights Spur 22.5% Tourism Rise in Palau 2025
Palau saw a 22.5% increase in arrivals to 34,268 in H1 2025, driven by QANTAS direct flights and…
Google Flights adds filter to exclude basic economy fares in US/Canada
Google Flights rolled out an Economy (exclude Basic) filter for U.S. and Canada searches on August 22, 2025,…
India’s Luxury Aviation Surge: Rising Presence in Premium Air Travel
India’s luxury aviation is surging: $14.78B market in 2025 with 12.03% CAGR to $26.08B by 2030, fleet doubling…
Which London airport had British Airways flights to New York cancelled?
BA paused Gatwick–JFK from Dec 12, 2024 to Mar 25, 2025 due to engine supply delays; Heathrow absorbed…
Delta to Launch Nonstop Kansas City–Austin Service Summer 2026
( KANSAS CITY ) Delta Air Lines will add a new nonstop link between two fast‑growing tech and…