Airlines

Airlines are using data, benchmarking and operational improvements to cut fuel consumption as rising energy prices threaten already narrow profit margins

An American Airlines flight bound for Charlotte returned to Myrtle Beach after a bird strike during takeoff. The FAA will investigate

Etihad Guest members can now redeem miles on STARLUX flights, with reciprocal earning and redemption benefits set to expand in October 2026

In just a few days, on August 19, Lufthansa Group will launch Starlink-powered inflight Wi-Fi, with plans to equip about 850 aircraft across its airlines by 2029

Flights are resuming at Minneapolis–Saint Paul Airport after an FAA equipment outage caused a ground stop. Delays are expected as airlines recover operations

Houston police are investigating a reported bomb threat involving a Frontier Airlines flight at IAH. One person is in custody

Boeing will extend its 787 Landing Gear Exchange Program to Ethiopian Airlines' 787-9 fleet, helping reduce maintenance downtime and costs

An indefinite strike by ground handling staff at Barcelona-El Prat Airport could disrupt check-in, boarding and baggage services

Thailand has welcomed the inaugural TransNusa Airlines flight from Jakarta to Bangkok. The new twice-daily service is expected to add more than 130,000 annual seats

Scandinavian carrier SAS achieved an 84.32% on-time arrival rate, leading Europe in Cirium's July 2026 punctuality rankings

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