The US Embassy in Havana warns of ongoing, daily power outages across Cuba, with severe fuel shortages affecting transportation, water, and communications. The embassy urges US citizens staying in the country or planning to travel there to prepare for extended disruptions, monitor official updates
United Airlines has equipped more than 300 of its regional aircraft with Starlink, offering fast, reliable Wi-Fi, and aims to equip 500 mainline aircraft by 2026: "That’s one giant leap for in-flight Wi-Fi." The company also plans a big technology upgrade on Wednesdy, February 4, 2026
Seattle-Tacoma Airport (SEA), one of the major gateways to the Western United States, is being upgraded with a new terminal, advanced technologies, modern screening stations, and a $546 million baggage claim upgrade: "Lighter, brighter, more efficient and modern customer experience"
Etihad Airways will operate direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Calgary starting in November 2026, establishing the first-ever direct connection between the Middle East and Western Canada. The move aligns with the airline's plan to expand globally and strengthen its presence in North America
The United States has issued security guidelines for its citizens attending the Rio de Janeiro Carnival. Highlights: serious warnings of random crimes, including thefts
Delta issues a special update informing passengers of a new winter storm forecast for the eastern part of the United States. Many airports are expected to be affected. These are the main areas where air activity will likely suffer disruptions
The American airline plans to operate 222 destinations from Chicago O'Hare Airport this summer, including 47 international destinations. New domestic routes are also scheduled, alongside 2,500 new hires by the end of 2026. Company Vice President: "Hiring in the city we call home"
The US Secretary of Transportation and the head of the Federal Aviation Administration have unveiled a wide-ranging organizational reform designed to strengthen safety, accelerate innovation, and advance a new air traffic management system
A new bilateral interline agreement between Emirates and Air Peace will allow passengers to single-ticket flights, direct baggage transfers throughout selected routes, and connections to additional destinations in West Africa via Dubai and London
An unusual security incident has occurred at Miami Airport, one of the busiest in the United States. A reported bomb threat prompted the evacuation of passengers. Police are investigating the incident, which apparently took place in the check-in areas
