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.
SWISS’s First A350-900 ‘Lausanne’ Completes Maiden Flight
Lausanne, SWISS’s inaugural A350‑900, completed its maiden flight August 6, 2025. Delivery to Swiss registration HB‑IFA is set for early October 2025. SWISS will add ten A350‑900s through 2031; European…
Air India Launches $400M Retrofit of Its Boeing 787-8 Fleet
In July 2025 Air India began a $400 million retrofit of 26 Boeing 787-8s at Victorville, upgrading cabins,…
British Airways Demotes Two Senior Pilots Over Alleged Venice Roster Manipulation
British Airways demoted two senior pilots in early August 2025 after an internal review found alleged manipulation of…
Air Canada Flight Attendants to Picket at Four Major Canadian Airports
Air Canada flight attendants represented by CUPE will picket four airports August 11, 2025, over wages and unpaid…
How IndiGo Builds Profitability: Detailed Low‑Cost Airline Analysis
IndiGo’s FY2024 net profit of ₹8,172 crores reflects disciplined cost control: A320 fleet standardization, 25-minute turns, 12.2-hour daily…
Frontier Airlines Cutting US Flights in 2025 — How Travelers Are Affected
Facing a $70 million Q2 2025 loss on $929 million revenue, Frontier trimmed 40+ U.S. routes and warned…
No Evidence of PSA Airlines Mass Cancellations in 2025
As of August 9, 2025, PSA Airlines shows no mass cancellations at Reagan National, Dallas, or other airports.…
Power Outage at Palm Springs ATC Tower Triggers Morning Delays
On August 8, 2025, a power outage in the Palm Springs ATC tower caused a temporary ground stop,…
United Airlines Endorses FAA Newark Flight Cap to Ensure Stability
The FAA keeps Newark’s cap at 72 flights per hour through October 2026 to reduce congestion amid controller…
Shenzhen Airlines to Debut in Australia with A330 Melbourne Flights
From December 22, 2025, Shenzhen Airlines will operate three weekly nonstop A330 flights between Shenzhen and Melbourne, boosting…