Airlines

A technical issue is disrupting some UK flight departures, NATS says, as engineers investigate and passengers are advised to check with airlines

A new Star Alliance lounge will open at Incheon Airport’s Terminal 1, preserving premium lounge access for eligible alliance passengers from late 2026

Xiamen Airlines has launched a new direct route between Xiamen and London Heathrow, operating three times a week from September 6, 2026

Seven Thai airlines will let domestic passengers check in up to 10kg of purchased fresh fruit free at 20 regional Thai airports through August 2027

Malaysia Airlines has launched direct Kuala Lumpur–Fukuoka flights, operating up to five weekly services and adding a third gateway to Japan

AirAsia and Pegasus will collaborate to connect Southeast Asian destinations with Europe via Istanbul. Initial flights will include London, Moscow, Ankara, Zurich and Athens

Southwest Airlines will launch its first-ever lounge network, with Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu and Nashville chosen as the first four locations to open in late 2027

United is launching a new tool that will allow passengers who have been reassigned to a delayed flight due to disruption to sign up for a waitlist on up to three earlier flights

Global air passenger demand rose 0.2% in July 2026, with strong European and Asia traffic offset by declines in the Middle East and North America

Hainan Airlines will resume direct Beijing-Phuket flights on December 10, with four weekly services before increasing to daily flights from December 25