Airlines

American Airlines, in partnership with Make-A-Wish and Disney, has made flying part of an exciting experience for children dealing with serious illnesses

More countries are issuing eVisas, but airlines still face different verification systems. IATA is calling for standardized digital travel authorization checks

Starting October 1, passengers can combine flights operated by Smartwings and STARLUX Airlines on one ticket, including baggage transfer to their final destination

Boeing and American Airlines have completed the first 737 MAX landing gear exchange, expanding Boeing’s ready-to-install maintenance program to the MAX fleet

Qatar Airways will expand its winter network to more than 170 destinations, adding flights and resuming services to Zanzibar and Canberra

A Discover Airlines Airbus A330 will test AeroSHARK, a shark skin-inspired film designed to reduce drag, fuel use and CO₂ emissions

American Airlines and the CR Smith Museum will provide additional 9/11 artifacts to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and support remembrance

After years of collaboration between World of Hyatt and AAdvantage, the two companies have announced that they will not continue the expanded partnership

A United Airlines flight diverted to Maine after a passenger disturbance, while a Southwest flight landed in Baltimore after a reported bird strike

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

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