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.
India’s E-Arrival Card Explained: OCI Holders, Exemptions, and Ground Realities for Returning Foregn
From October 1, 2025 India requires foreign nationals, including OCI holders (clarified October 4), to submit an e-Arrival Card within 72 hours before landing; paper cards accepted through March 31,…
American Airlines Unveils Major Menu Change With European Dining
For summer 2025, American Airlines introduces European‑inspired premium menus (June 11) and an economy buy‑on‑board refresh (June 1).…
Air Canada Halts Jacksonville-Toronto Nonstop After Oct. 25, 2025
Air Canada will pause Jacksonville–Toronto nonstop after October 25, 2025; service is suspended November–March and resumes daily May…
Russia Faces 40% Aviation Fleet Loss by 2030 Amid Sanctions
Western sanctions block certified parts and services for Russia’s mostly Western-built fleet. Rosaviatsia forecasts losing 339 aircraft and…
Riyadh Air Debuts Hafawa Lounge in Riyadh Ahead of Launch
Riyadh Air opened the 2,000 sqm Hafawa Lounge at King Khalid Airport for up to 370 guests, restricted…
Jamaica Winter Airlift Expands: American, Air Canada, Spirit
For winter 2025–26, American Airlines raises service to Jamaica with new Miami–Kingston and Miami–Ocho Rios daily flights, adding…
Riyadh Air to Launch Inaugural London Flight on October 26, 2025
Riyadh Air’s inaugural Riyadh–Heathrow flight is set for October 26, 2025, on a leased Boeing 787-9. Initial bookings…
EgyptAir Announces Direct Cairo to LA and Chicago Flights in 2026
EgyptAir seeks DOT approval for nonstop Cairo–Los Angeles (May 2026) and Cairo–Chicago (June 2026). The LAX leg spans…
ATC Shortage Keeps O’Hare as the U.S.’s Most-Delayed Airport
A federal shutdown-driven shortage of air traffic controllers forced O’Hare to operate with partial staffing on Oct. 7,…
PAL Launches Airways Aviation Training for First Cadet Pilots in 2025
PAL relaunched its Aviation School by sending 14 cadets to Airways Aviation in Australia for an 18‑month, ₱4.5…