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A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck the Southern Tyrrhenian Sea north of Sicily on October 23, at a reported depth of 9 kilometers

United Airlines has opened a new terminal at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. The complex includes 22 boarding gates, restaurants, and an art gallery

Air France will launch direct flights from Paris to Nashville and San Diego starting in May 2027, three times a week on Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Tickets will go on sale on October 14

Unlocking the future of flights: North Carolina has launched eVTOL, advancing aircraft tests under a federal pilot program focused on medical transport and regional connectivity

North Macedonia will return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, held in Burgas, Bulgaria. Macedonia has participated in 21 Eurovisions to date

Hurricane Lowell is approaching Hawaii with strong winds, heavy rain, flash flooding, dangerous surf and coastal flooding threatening Kauai

Marriott will bring its first urban Ritz-Carlton Reserve to Shanghai's North Bund in 2030, with 110 rooms, luxury dining and wellness facilities

Air Arabia will launch daily nonstop flights between Sharjah and Frankfurt on December 15, 2026, adding its second German destination after Munich

A new study finds American Airlines’ Dallas Fort Worth hub supports $70 billion in annual economic output and 350,000 jobs across North Texas

Air Canada and GlobalMedic are delivering protective equipment, emergency responders and aid to communities impacted by Northern Ontario wildfires

Serbia's national airline is embarking on a major expansion for summer 2027 with six new routes from Belgrade, including direct flights to Miami and destinations in northern Europe

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has issued a travel advisory warning passengers of possible major disruptions to Long Island Rail Road service later this week, including routes serving John F. Kennedy International Airport. "Customer Ambassadors will be assigned to each location to assist ADA customers"

The US is airlifting 17 Americans from the MV Hondius after an Andes hantavirus outbreak, with two passengers placed in biocontainment units. One has tested mildly positive to PCR testing for the Andes hantavirus, and another is currently exhibiting mild symptoms

A shallow magnitude 4.5 earthquake hit northeast of Tonopah, Nevada on May 5, 2026. Light shaking was reported, with no immediate damage or injuries confirmed

American Airlines restarts daily Miami–Caracas flights, marking the first direct commercial service between the U.S. and Venezuela in seven years

Dramatic announcement: Japan Airlines and JTA will adjust fuel surcharges for May–June 2026 tickets as jet fuel prices rise, applying a lower zone due to government support measures. How much can you expect to pay? Here's the full rundown

Air India partners with WestJet to improve connections across Canada and the US via single-ticket itineraries. The agreement creates "meaningful new travel options" while "improving the end-to-end journey for travelers"

EGYPTAIR will begin nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare and Cairo on June 21, operating three weekly flights with an Airbus A350-900. "This route will provide travelers with seamless connectivity between Egypt and one of America's most important aviation hubs"

The company has begun the process of finding a replacement, after almost two decades of leadership that included dealing with crises and expanding global operations

Passenger numbers at Ontario International Airport climbed in February, driven by a sharp rise in international traffic and steady domestic demand. " ONT has evolved into a gateway that reflects the energy and growth of the Inland Empire and greater Southern California"