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.
Which U.S. Airlines Are Waiving Change Fees for Wednesday–Thursday Travel
JetBlue waived change/cancel fees and fare differences for August 13, 2025 Islip/Long Island travelers, matching 2024–2025 DOT rules mandating automatic cash refunds when canceled flights are declined. Confirm eligibility on…
Avelo Airlines Adds Three Nonstop Routes From Charlotte/Concord in October 2025
Starting October 22–23, 2025, Avelo adds nonstop flights from Concord to San Juan, West Palm Beach and Albany…
Harvard Study: Airlines Pad Schedules as 3‑Hour Delays Quadruple Since 1990
Harvard’s August 2025 analysis shows airlines adding average 20-minute schedule padding, causing published times to outpace real travel…
Air India Confirms New Global Hub Will Be Based at Navi Mumbai Airport
Air India selects Navi Mumbai International Airport as its global hub with phased openings: domestic September 2025, international…
US$10 Billion Ethiopian Airlines–AfDB Abusera Mega Airport Project Launches
On August 11, 2025 AfDB became lead arranger for the US$10 billion Abusera Mega Airport. AfDB will mobilize…
How many daily Phoenix flights could disappear if Spirit shuts down
On August 12, 2025 Spirit Airlines said it may not survive the next year, endangering 12–15 Phoenix daily…
Avion Express Secures TOP, Fuels Philippines Aviation Growth Ahead of Nov 2025 Launch
Avion Express Philippines obtained a TOP on August 13–14, 2025, enabling ACMI setup at Clark. First A320-200 arrives…
Air India suspends Delhi–Washington direct service from Sept 1, 2025
Effective September 1, 2025, Air India ends direct New Delhi–Washington service due to 787-8 retrofits, the June 2025…
Charlotte-to-Rome Flight Returns to CLT After Atlantic Mechanical Alert
On August 14, 2025, American Airlines Flight 720 (Boeing 777-200) returned safely to Charlotte after a suspected mechanical…
Breeze Airways Flight to LAX Diverted to Grand Junction After Onboard Assault Reported
A Breeze Airways flight from Norfolk diverted to Grand Junction on August 13, 2025 after an unruly, allegedly…