Airlines

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

Syrian Airlines has received the first two aircraft in a fleet renewal and expansion program. The move is intended to enable new destinations, add frequencies, and improve flight regularity

The company allows children to join the Nomad Club, accumulate points and include their flights in the family benefits circle

United Airlines Flight 1403 landed in Las Vegas after its Boeing 757-200 crew reported an engine issue while flying from Los Angeles to Newark

American Airlines will operate a daily flight between Vienna and Philadelphia using Airbus A321XLRs starting May 6, 2027. The new route will connect the two cities for the first time

United Airlines will operate four weekly flights between New York/Newark and Ljubljana using Boeing 767-400ER aircraft, becoming the only U.S. airline to offer direct flights between the U.S. and Slovenia

American Airlines will launch seven international routes and three new destinations in 2027, expanding flights to Europe and Asia from major U.S. hubs

American Airlines is refreshing its complimentary Main Cabin snacks with Goldfish, Tate’s cookies and Peterson’s snack mix from October

United brought fantasy football into the skies with a live draft at 35,000 feet, highlighting free Starlink Wi-Fi for MileagePlus members

United Airlines' reality TV-style campaign challenging travelers to decode its new 2027 destinations is over. The big reveal: 10 new destinations, 3 new routes across Europe and Asia, and A321XLR debut

Dubai signals steady air connectivity: Despite regional tensions, DXB says dozens of airlines continue operating regular flights across the Gulf, Asia, Africa and the Middle East

From private shower suites and beds over 2 meters long to $650 champagne, airlines are investing heavily in luxury premium cabins, a trend now spreading across wide- and narrow-body and even low-cost flights

Allegiant finalizes its acquisition of Sun Country, creating a larger U.S. leisure airline with nearly 200 aircraft and 650 routes. The newly combined airline group will serve 175 cities and expand affordable leisure travel across the United States

Foreign airlines update on flights

IATA's 2025 Global Passenger Survey shows a sharp increase in positive in-flight experiences, alongside an acceleration in the use of digital and biometrics. Weaknesses: Baggage processes, border checks, and connections

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has granted Sun Phu Quoc Airways an expanded Air Operator Certificate, allowing it to operate international flights to Asia and the Middle East; the airline is expanding its fleet with a fourth aircraft this week, and a fifth underway

Budapest airport’s record seat capacity and expanded network strengthen its role as a gateway to Central and Eastern Europe, supporting tourism and business

AirJapan will cease operations in March 2026, with its final flights departing from Bangkok and Singapore to Tokyo’s Narita Airport. Passengers can still book flights

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has issued an urgent safety warning regarding passengers' dangerous habit during emergency evacuations

Malaysia Airlines and Qantas announced a new codeshare partnership enhancing connectivity between countries with benefits for travelers, highlighting Malaysia's commitment to Australia