Thai Air May Halt Flight Expansion Plans Amid Aircraft Shortages
Global aircraft shortages and delivery delays force Thai Airways to slow parts of its 2025 expansion. The carrier…
Articles by & updated by Jim Grey
SWISS Lounge Geneva Falls Short: Not Much Better Than the Flight
SWISS Geneva lounges offer quality buffets and drinks but lack showers and private bathrooms. Strict eligibility checks led…
Kazakhstan Introduces Policy: Confiscated Items Now Disposed Immediately at Airports
Effective August 27, 2025, Kazakhstan airports permanently dispose of confiscated items (no reclaim or compensation). The policy covers…
Ryanair CEO again urges UK to scrap Air Passenger Duty
APD rate rises take effect April 1, 2025, raising short‑haul economy by up to £2 and expected to…
Qantas Orders 20 More A321XLRs Amid Strong FY25 Profit Rise
Qantas ordered 20 more A321XLRs (total 48) on 28 August 2025, supported by strong FY25 results. New jets…
No 3 Million Federal Grant for DuBois Runway Rehab in 2025
No public record shows a 2025 federal grant of $3 million+ for DuBois runway or taxiway. The airport…
Labor Day travel surge at Harry Reid International expected this year
Harry Reid International expects about 500,000 passengers Aug 28–Sep 2, 2025; Aug 29 will be busiest. TSA predicts…
Greece ATC Strike Cancelled by Court; Flights Proceed as Scheduled
An Athens Court declared the August 28, 2025 ATC strike illegal, canceling it. HCAA confirmed flights will run…
Nauru Airlines Cuts Nadi Service Starting Late August 2025
From August 28, 2025, Nauru Airlines cuts Nauru–Nadi to one weekly flight and starts a new weekly Nauru–Suva…