What a Full Emergency Means at Mumbai Airport After SpiceJet Snag
A SpiceJet Q400 lost an outer wheel during Kandla takeoff on 12 September 2025, then landed safely at…
Etihad Carries 2 Million Passengers in August 2025, a Record Month
Etihad set a record with 2 million passengers in August 2025 (up 22%), a 91% load factor, 112-aircraft…
Hilton Kathmandu and Hyatt Burned as Nepal Unrest Grips Kathmandu
September 2025 protests in Nepal caused major violence, killing 51 and injuring 1,300+. Luxury hotels were torched; government…
Thai Airways to Eliminate First Class by 2027, Shifts to Three-Cabin
Thai Airways will fully retire First Class by 2027, standardizing to Business, Premium Economy, and Economy. A limited…
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…
South Africa Grants 90-day visa-free Access to Croatian Citizens
From September 12, 2025, Croatian ordinary passport holders can visit South Africa visa-free for 90 days with one…
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…
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.…
Wizz Air UK to suspend all Vienna flights, effective Oct 26, 2025
Wizz Air UK will shut its Vienna base in two stages: initial route cuts and two aircraft removed…