Southwest Eyes First Class, Lounges, and Europe Flights
Southwest is exploring first-class cabins, lounges and transatlantic flights while rolling out fees, Basic Economy and assigned seating…
Articles by & updated by Jim Grey
Brazil Faces Major Disruptions as TAM Airlines Hits São Paulo, Rio
LATAM Brasil’s operations in early September 2025 produced 30+ cancellations and many delays on São Paulo–Rio routes, with…
British Airways Tightens Ban: Cabin Crews May Not Drink in Public
From mid‑2025 British Airways bans all public drinks in uniform except discreet water, citing brand image. Crew and…
Air China and China Eastern Cancellations Hit Shanghai, Guangzhou
Severe storms and Typhoon Tapah on September 11, 2025, led Air China and China Eastern to cancel dozens…
US Lifts Belavia Sanctions, Opening New Flight Routes
The U.S. lifted sanctions on Belavia on September 11, 2025, after Belarus released 52 political prisoners. The airline…
Southwest 737-700 Engine Failure Forces LAX Landing After BUR-PHX
A Southwest 737-700 had an engine failure after departing Burbank on September 11, 2025; it diverted to LAX…
New York-Bound Flight Diverted to Canada Sparks Quarantine Fears Among Passengers
An Asiana Airlines flight diverted to Winnipeg on September 10, 2025 after a passenger showed possible contagious symptoms.…
Ryanair’s Israel Return in Doubt as Airport Disputes Persist
Ryanair extended its Israel suspension through October 2025, citing Terminal 1 access, a $17 per-passenger cost gap, and…
Russia Reopens Krasnodar Airport After Wartime Closure, Sept 2025
Krasnodar International Airport reopened at 9:00 a.m. Moscow time on September 11, 2025 after a Rosaviatsiya-led safety review…