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British Airways Club members who earn Silver status are guaranteed at least 12 months of benefits, with a 'soft landing'...

British Airways Club Silver Status Duration and Demotion

British Airways Club members who earn Silver status are guaranteed at least 12 months of benefits, with a 'soft landing' policy preventing demotion...

2026-09-30
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has updated its Airspace Change Process, aligning with new government policy

UK CAA Revises Airspace Change Rules for 2026

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has updated its Airspace Change Process, aligning with new government policy. The revised CAP1616 framework...

2026-09-17
Portland International Airport has opened the second phase of its main terminal expansion, a one million-square-foot...

Portland Airport Opens Final Phase of Terminal Expansion

Portland International Airport has opened the second phase of its main terminal expansion, a one million-square-foot project featuring a mass timber...

2026-09-15
Washington Dulles International Airport is starting a $20 billion expansion to add capacity for United Airlines and...

Washington Dulles Airport Launches $20 Billion Overhaul

Washington Dulles International Airport is starting a $20 billion expansion to add capacity for United Airlines and growing passenger numbers...

2026-09-14
Riga Airport has begun its terminal expansion project, aiming to increase capacity and enhance the passenger experience...

Riga Airport Expansion Project Begins

Riga Airport has begun its terminal expansion project, aiming to increase capacity and enhance the passenger experience with a brand-new...

2026-09-07
Los Angeles International Airport and Long Beach Airport are accelerating terminal expansion projects to handle expected...

LAX and Long Beach Airport race to finish

Los Angeles International Airport and Long Beach Airport are accelerating terminal expansion projects to handle expected passenger surges during the...

2026-09-04
Heathrow Airport states its privately-funded expansion plan will create over 108,000 jobs nationwide and boost UK supply...

Heathrow expansion to create 108,000 UK jobs

Heathrow Airport states its privately-funded expansion plan will create over 108,000 jobs nationwide and boost UK supply chains, as government

2026-09-03
United Airlines will begin daily non-stop service from Washington Dulles to Toulouse on 26 April 2027, using the Airbus...

United Launches UA222 to Toulouse, Expands to 10 New Cities

United Airlines will begin daily non-stop service from Washington Dulles to Toulouse on 26 April 2027, using the Airbus A321XLR and flight number...

2026-08-26
A new report highlights the significant economic impact of Manchester Airport’s Runway 2 since its 2001 opening...

Manchester Airport’s Runway 2 Credited with Transforming Northern Economy Over 25 Years

A new report highlights the significant economic impact of Manchester Airport’s Runway 2 since its 2001 opening, positioning it as a key driver of...

2026-08-18
The FAA has opened a new 121-foot air traffic control tower at Asheville Regional Airport, replacing a 1961 facility

Asheville Regional Airport Unveils New Air Traffic Control Tower Amid Rising Demand

The FAA has opened a new 121-foot air traffic control tower at Asheville Regional Airport, replacing a 1961 facility. The $31.7 million project...

2026-08-16