ESTA fee to rise to $40 in U.S. starting September 30, 2025
CBP set the ESTA fee increase to $40 effective September 30, 2025. Applications approved before that date remain…
American Airlines Seeks DOT Approval to Immediately Cut Intl Cuban Routes
On June 7, 2025, American sought DOT approval to cut Summer 2025 Miami–Havana frequencies and suspend Miami–Santiago de…
Porter Adds Ottawa–Fort McMurray nonstop service in 4Q25
Beginning November 17, 2025, Porter will operate a year‑round nonstop between Ottawa and Fort McMurray three times weekly…
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…
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…
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…
Boom Supersonic CEO Bets on 2029 for New York to London in 3 Hours
Boom plans Overture to enable New York–London flights in 3–3.5 hours by 2029 after 2025 policy changes and…
Finnair Adds Four New Southern European Routes for Summer 2026
Finnair will launch four seasonal Helsinki routes to Florence, Catania, Valencia and Kos for April–October 2026, with Kos…
UK aviation hits record passenger numbers amid 2025 surge and expansion plans
In H1 2025 UK airports recorded record traffic—81 million in Q2 and 141 million overall—alongside improved punctuality, 6%…
Southwest Adds Another Nonstop Route to Knoxville Schedule See Where
Southwest returns to Knoxville March 5, 2026, with daily nonstop flights to BWI, DAL, and MCO. Tickets on…