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.
Air India Cancels Milan–Delhi Flight AI138 After 787 Maintenance Issue
Flight AI138 was canceled August 16, 2025 due to a pushback maintenance issue amid wider Boeing 787 inspections ordered June 15, 2025. Air India started a $400 million retrofit program…
Qantas Adds Two New Destinations from Perth to Remote Islands
Starting 3 November 2025, QantasLink offers twice‑weekly Perth–Christmas Island and Perth–Cocos flights under a five‑year agreement; bookings opened…
Latin American Airlines Signal Strength Despite Ongoing Economic Uncertainty
LATAM’s Q2 2025 performance strengthened travel links: net income up 66% to $242 million, adjusted EBITDAR $850 million,…
Top 10 Airlines Operating the Airbus A380 Worldwide in 2025
A 2025 ranking of the top ten A380 operators uses active fleet size, route consistency, and retirement plans…
Philippine Airlines Opens 2025 Applications for Aviation School Intake
PAL launched applications August 18, 2025, for an 18-month, ₱4.5 million ab‑initio program to train over 120 pilots.…
Thunderstorms Trigger Ground Stops at Newark Airport, Causing Delays
Thunderstorms this summer triggered ground stops at Newark Liberty International Airport, causing high cancellations and tarmac delays. The…
North Dakota airline passenger numbers rise 10% in first half of year
North Dakota logged 654,304 passenger boardings January–June 2025, up 10% year-over-year, with June’s record 108,270 passengers. Airlines expanded…
Heavy Rains Disrupt Airlines Across India, Causing Widespread Flight Cancellations
August 18 storms dumped approximately 177 mm in Mumbai, triggering IMD red alerts for August 18–19 and causing…
Jet2.com Opens New Engineering Hangar at Manchester Airport
In mid-August 2025 Jet2.com inaugurated a multi-million-pound engineering hangar at Manchester Airport. The 6,300+ m² facility, built with…
American Airlines Cracks Down on Flight Attendants Using ‘Secret Code’ for Cash
Between May and August 2025 American Airlines investigated coded cash-for-trip trades that targeted premium routes like Paris, London…