Southwest Evaluates Widebody and Narrowbody Intercontinental Options
In September 2025 Southwest began reviewing long-range narrowbody and possible widebody aircraft to start intercontinental service, targeting orders…
Articles by & updated by Jim Grey
Eight New Transatlantic Routes From the US & Canada in 2026
Air Canada will launch Montréal–Palma de Mallorca (June 17, 2026) and Montréal–Catania (summer 2026) nonstop routes using the…
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…
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.…