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British Airways has restarted installing free Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi after a four-month pause, confirming installations...

British Airways Resumes Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout After Summer

British Airways has restarted installing free Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi after a four-month pause, confirming installations on most of its Boeing...

2026-09-30
The Airbus A350F freighter completed its first flight from Toulouse, marking the start of a nine-month certification...

Airbus A350F Freighter Completes Maiden Flight

The Airbus A350F freighter completed its first flight from Toulouse, marking the start of a nine-month certification campaign for the new cargo...

2026-09-29
Seven Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants fell ill from a mystery odor on a September 24 flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu

Hawaiian Airlines AS803 cabin odor incident September 24

Seven Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants fell ill from a mystery odor on a September 24 flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu.

2026-09-27
Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality has launched a new 300-seat lounge at Manchester Airport's Terminal 2, featuring industrial...

Aspire opens 300-seat lounge at Manchester Airport Terminal

Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality has launched a new 300-seat lounge at Manchester Airport's Terminal 2, featuring industrial heritage decor and extended...

2026-09-26
Analysis of industry data reveals Delta Air Lines' Boeing 767-400ER costs approximately $13,350 per flight hour to...

Delta's Boeing 767 Fleet Faces High Hourly Costs in 2026

Analysis of industry data reveals Delta Air Lines' Boeing 767-400ER costs approximately $13,350 per flight hour to operate, a figure that contributes...

2026-09-19
Aviation: United Airlines is opening two new flight attendant bases, bringing its total to 10 domestic locations

United Airlines to Open Two New Flight Attendant Bases

United Airlines is opening two new flight attendant bases, bringing its total to 10 domestic locations. The airline has not revealed the cities, but...

2026-09-09
United Airlines warns its flight attendants against 'conflict trading,' a practice where crew exploit rolling delays to...

United Airlines Threatens to Fire Flight Attendants Over Pay

United Airlines warns its flight attendants against 'conflict trading,' a practice where crew exploit rolling delays to get paid for trips they do not

2026-09-08
Air Canada will launch a new daily daytime flight from Toronto to London Heathrow next summer using its new A321XLR...

Air Canada adds daytime Toronto-London Heathrow flight

Air Canada will launch a new daily daytime flight from Toronto to London Heathrow next summer using its new A321XLR aircraft, marking a return to...

2026-09-08
A flight attendant explains the complex system of discounted standby travel for airline employees and their guests...

Airline Staff Travel: The Perks and Perils of Non-Revving

A flight attendant explains the complex system of discounted standby travel for airline employees and their guests, detailing the hierarchy, risks...

2026-09-06
A passenger is suing Delta Air Lines after a flight attendant spilled hot coffee on him during a flight from San Juan to...

Delta Passenger Sues Over In-Flight Coffee Burn

A passenger is suing Delta Air Lines after a flight attendant spilled hot coffee on him during a flight from San Juan to New York, causing severe...

2026-09-06
South African authorities have downloaded flight data from two Airlink jets after a stadium flyover was criticized as...

South Africa Probes Airlink's Low Stadium Flyover

South African authorities have downloaded flight data from two Airlink jets after a stadium flyover was criticized as dangerously low.

2026-09-03
Western Sydney Airport tested systems with a Jetstar A320 and volunteer passengers in a trial flight, 54 days ahead of...

Jetstar trial flight lands at Western Sydney Airport

Western Sydney Airport tested systems with a Jetstar A320 and volunteer passengers in a trial flight, 54 days ahead of its October 25 opening.

2026-09-03
Ryanair is reducing its winter flight schedule and passenger targets, citing high jet fuel prices of nearly $140 per barrel

Ryanair Cuts Flights as Fuel Prices Soar

Ryanair is reducing its winter flight schedule and passenger targets, citing high jet fuel prices of nearly $140 per barrel.

2026-09-02
British Airways offers passengers the ability to check luggage the day before their flight at seven terminals across six...

British Airways Offers Overnight Bag Drop

British Airways offers passengers the ability to check luggage the day before their flight at seven terminals across six UK airports, including London

2026-09-01
Delta's pilot schedules involve seniority bidding and federal rest rules, which is why crew shortages can lead to flight...

Delta Pilot Scheduling System Explained

Delta's pilot schedules involve seniority bidding and federal rest rules, which is why crew shortages can lead to flight delays.

2026-08-31
The US Navy's E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II upgrade passed a critical design review in August 2026, with flight tests...

US Navy E-2D Hawkeye Block II upgrade

The US Navy's E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II upgrade passed a critical design review in August 2026, with flight tests planned for Fiscal 2029.

2026-08-31
The Association of Flight Attendants union has issued guidance telling flight attendants they do not have to answer ICE...

AFA-CWA Advises Crew on ICE Airport

The Association of Flight Attendants union has issued guidance telling flight attendants they do not have to answer ICE questions about coworkers or

2026-08-31
United Airlines will launch its shortest nonstop route to Europe in 2027, a five-hour-and-15-minute flight from Newark to...

United Airlines to launch shortest Europe

United Airlines will launch its shortest nonstop route to Europe in 2027, a five-hour-and-15-minute flight from Newark to Lajes in the Azores.

2026-08-29
A former flight attendant explains that summer's extreme heat, tarmac delays, and demanding passenger mix are pushing...

Flight Attendant Burnout Peaks in Summer

A former flight attendant explains that summer's extreme heat, tarmac delays, and demanding passenger mix are pushing cabin crew to their limits, amid

2026-08-29
Rotterdam The Hague Airport and the Royal NLR have demonstrated a drone flight powered entirely by liquid hydrogen...

Rotterdam Airport Hosts Liquid Hydrogen

Rotterdam The Hague Airport and the Royal NLR have demonstrated a drone flight powered entirely by liquid hydrogen, testing the full supply and...

2026-08-29
A British Airways flight from London to Paris had to turn back to Heathrow due to severe weather, turning a short trip...

British Airways Flight Diverts to Heathrow

A British Airways flight from London to Paris had to turn back to Heathrow due to severe weather, turning a short trip into a two-hour flight.

2026-08-28
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
Aviation: American Express has partnered with the Old Course at St Andrews to offer golfing opportunities to its cardholders

Airport News: Golfing Opportunities and Changes in Flight Schedules

American Express has partnered with the Old Course at St Andrews to offer golfing opportunities to its cardholders. Meanwhile, easyJet is pulling out...

2026-08-20
Aviation: The IHG x Revolut debit cards, launched in June, offer various annual spend bonuses to cardholders

IHG x Revolut Debit Cards Offer Substantial Annual Spend Bonuses

The IHG x Revolut debit cards, launched in June, offer various annual spend bonuses to cardholders. The cards, available in two variants - IHG x...

2026-08-19