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.
Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Airport Faces Air Traffic Control System Failure
Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Airport suffered a major software failure on August 1, 2025, causing widespread flight delays and manual air traffic control. ATNS and ACSA work urgently to fix the…
American Airlines and Mastercard Renew Partnership to Enhance Customer Experience
On July 21, 2025, American Airlines and Mastercard renewed their exclusive AAdvantage® credit card partnership, enhancing security, AI-powered…
Travelers Can Now Check TSA Wait Times Remotely Before Airport Arrival
U.S. airports now provide real-time TSA Wait Times and parking availability via MyTSA app. The July 2025 end…
Which Airlines Allow Indian Nationals to Travel with Less Than Six Months Passport Validity?
Indian nationals need passports valid six months from travel date to enter India by August 2025. Airlines enforce…
Southwest CEO Defends Assigned Seating Amid Passenger Backlash
Southwest Airlines adopts assigned seating and ends free baggage starting January 2026. Four fare bundles offer varying seat…
Denver Flight Routes Among Nation’s Bumpiest for Turbulence
Denver International Airport links four of the five bumpiest US air routes in 2025. The Albuquerque to Denver…
Alaska Airlines Adds Year-Round Daily Service to Redmond
Alaska Airlines introduces daily nonstop service between Redmond and Hollywood Burbank beginning October 2025, replacing Avelo Airlines. This…
IATA Urges African Governments to Prioritize Aviation Growth, Safety, and Revenue Repatriation
African aviation growth is hindered by safety deficits, excessive taxes, and $1 billion locked airline funds. IATA calls…
Qatar Airways & British Airways Launch 5 London Flights in 35 Minutes
Qatar Airways expands Heathrow flights to 10 daily in winter 2025, partnering with British Airways for coordinated schedules.…
Comprehensive Business Aircraft Accident Reports for August 2025
The deadly August 2025 Citation S550 business jet crash intensified concerns over single-pilot safety. The NTSB and FAA…