Southwest Airlines Begins Charging Checked Bag Fees This Week
Southwest ends free checked bags May 28, 2025, charging $35 for first and $45 for second. Elite members…
Articles by & updated by Jim Grey
Avelo Airlines Expands Service to Four New Airports in May
In May 2025, Avelo Airlines expanded with six new routes connecting cities like Portland and Chicago O'Hare. Focusing…
United Airlines Boeing 777 Catches Fire on Beijing to San Francisco Flight
Published May 27, 2025, United Airlines Flight UA889 suffered an engine fire at Beijing Capital International Airport. No…
Luxair Selects Recaro R2 Seats for New Embraer E2 Jets
Luxair selects Recaro R2 seats for its Embraer E195-E2 jets, debuting November 2025. These seats offer adjustable headrests,…
Mayhem: Why United Airlines Faces A Catering Crisis At San Francisco Hub
Since May 14, 2025, United Airlines faces food shortages at SFO due to a catering provider change to…
United Airlines Launches Boeing 767-300ER Flights Between Washington Dulles and Dakar
Launched May 2025, United Airlines' nonstop Washington Dulles–Dakar route operates thrice weekly with Boeing 767-300ER planes. It bridges…
South Korea Imposes $2.6 Million Fines on Three Airlines for Safety Breaches
South Korea imposed fines totaling 3.54 billion won on three airlines, led by T’way Air, for maintenance violations.…
Aviation Experts Warn New Aircraft Taxes Could Cause Job Losses
Rising US and European taxes and audits target aviation, putting Boeing jobs at risk and increasing costs, especially…
American Airlines Launches Touchless ID for TSA PreCheck Travelers
American Airlines launched TSA PreCheck Touchless ID for frequent flyers with a Known Traveler Number. The system uses…