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.
Etihad Scraps Its First A380, A6-APA, After Fleet Restructuring
Etihad scrapped A6‑APA, its first A380, in Teruel in 2025 after being stored since March 2020. The airline cites high operating costs and weaker demand, reallocating parts to remaining A380s…
Ethiopian Airlines Expands Fleet with 11 More Boeing 737 MAX 8s
On November 17, 2025, Ethiopian Airlines exercised options for 11 more Boeing 737 MAX 8s, boosting its fleet…
Chinese Airlines Eases Japan Cancellations After New Travel Warning
China’s 14 November 2025 travel advisory to avoid Japan prompted eight carriers to allow free cancellations through December,…
UAE Advances Toward Binding SAF Mandate for Airlines by 2025
The UAE will convert its voluntary 1% SAF blending goal into a mandatory mandate, aiming for 700 million…
Sakurajima Eruption Triggers Ashfall and Flight Disruptions Kagoshima
Early Nov 16 eruptions at Sakurajima sent ash to 4,400 meters, cancelling about 30 flights at Kagoshima Airport…
FAA Lifts Flight Restrictions, Resuming Commercial Airline Schedules
On November 17, 2025, the FAA lifted emergency flight caps at 40 major airports after staffing-trigger events dropped…
Qatar Airways Now Has 100+ Planes with World’s Best Wi-Fi Across Fleet
Qatar Airways hit 100 Starlink‑equipped widebody jets in November 2025, including all 54 777s. Free Starlink Wi‑Fi offers…
Boeing Seeks to Smooth Buyer Relations Amid 777X Delays
Boeing pushed 777X first deliveries to 2027, prompting $2.5–$4 billion in expected charges and extended certification work. Airlines…
KLM KL713 777 Diverted After No ATC at Destination Paramaribo
KLM flight KL713 diverted to Cayenne on October 22, 2025, when Paramaribo’s control tower was unmanned. After a…
Portugal Tells Ryanair It Cannot Refuse Paper Boarding Passes
ANAC ordered Ryanair to accept free printed boarding passes for passengers with confirmed online check‑in, countering Ryanair’s app‑only…