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.
Cockroaches Found on Air India Flight from San Francisco to Mumbai
Cockroaches were found on Air India flight AI180 on August 2, 2025. Passengers were relocated, cleaning done during Kolkata stop, and the flight arrived on time. Air India is investigating…
Russian Government Mandates Airlines Fund Airport Upgrades
Russia’s 2025 policy charges airlines an infrastructure levy for airport upgrades across 75 airports by 2030. Public-private funding…
Cathay Pacific Resumes Direct Flights Between Hong Kong and Brussels
Starting August 3, 2025, Cathay Pacific restored direct flights between Hong Kong and Brussels with four weekly Airbus…
Korean Air Expands Japan Flights After Asiana Integration
Korean Air expands flight routes to Japan from 21 to 24 after acquiring Asiana Airlines, expecting over 13…
American Airlines Investigated for Misleading Delay Cause on London-Chicago Flight
Flight AA91’s July 28, 2025 delay triggered UK and US investigations over possible false claims about the cause.…
Russia Pursues ACMI Leasing Deal with Ethiopian Airlines Amid Sanctions
Russia aims to lease Western-built planes through Ethiopian Airlines via ACMI amid sanctions. Legal and operational risks, plus…
Southwest Flight Returns to Oakland After Door Seal Air Leak
Southwest Flight 3295 returned to Oakland on August 4, 2025, due to a detected air leak. The Boeing…
IndiGo Launches New Daily Flights to London Heathrow for Tourists
Starting October 26, 2025, IndiGo’s daily nonstop Delhi to London Heathrow flights aim to reshape India-UK travel. Using…
Air India Expands Lounges With New Facility at San Francisco Airport
Air India’s new lounge at San Francisco International Airport, set to open in late 2025, will serve premium…
Alaska Airlines Launches New London and Iceland Flights in 2026
Alaska Airlines introduces Seattle-London Heathrow daily flights and seasonal Seattle-Reykjavik services in May 2026. The new Boeing 787…