Airlines

In a letter to Congress, major airline executives warn that failure to pay security workers during government shutdowns is causing severe flight delays and long lines at airports

Transportation Minister Miri Regev, during a press conference held after the dramatic announcements that flydubai would operate an air train to Israel: "We approved companies from the Emirates to come to Israel, for their own reasons they chose not to do so"

A new, spacious Admirals Club lounge, with an outdoor terrace overlooking the city and runway, will offer areas for relaxing, working, and eating, along with premium services for passengers

Group companies Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines are expanding intercontinental routes, including routes from Munich to Singapore and Vienna to Bangkok

SAS has announced the launch of a new digital solution that allows passengers to share the location of their luggage with the company in the event of loss, with the aim of speeding up the tracking process and giving passengers more control and peace of mind

Birds hit a United Airlines plane during takeoff, causing an air compression problem. The crew discovered the cracked cockpit window and safely landed the aircraft. Full details

Huge lines are stretching out the doors at US airports due to staffing cuts resulting from unpaid salaries for TSA officers. Airlines for America: "We must reach an agreement, this is unacceptable and un-American"

Cirium, a company that monitors global aviation activity, has published daily flight cancellation data in the Middle East, indicating a serious crisis in the industry that could change the map of the region

American Airlines will mark both its 100th anniversary and America’s 250th birthday with special aircraft and nationwide celebrations as part of the America250 partnership. "Our history is deeply intertwined with the country’s own story, one of ingenuity, resilience, and a belief that connecting people and places makes us stronger"

Major global carriers have started to resume suspended flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Tel Aviv, and other important hubs in the Middle East. Which airlines have already started flying again and which ones will follow next? Get all the updates as they happen