The United States eased visa rules for qualifying World Cup teams and eligible fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA tournament. President Donald Trump: “This will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase the beauty and the greatness of America"
Critical modernization for pilot safety: Critical modernization for pilot safety: The FAA has moved the U.S. NOTAM aviation alert system to the cloud as part of a major modernization effort to improve safety and reliability
For the first time ever, Royal Jordanian has begun operating four weekly flights between Amman and Dallas, a new route that has become the airline's fifth destination in the United States
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
The United Arab Emirates' airline has announced that the vast majority of its routes closed due to the war have resumed. The company currently operates approximately 1,300 weekly flights
The US State Department has published an updated list of particularly dangerous countries and clarified that they should not be visited under any circumstances
New program: Lufthansa now lets passengers on U.S. and Singapore routes extend their stay in Munich for up to seven days with added travel options. "We are excited to give travelers the opportunity to flexibly incorporate one of Europe's most attractive cities and regions into their journey"
Starting June 15: Etihad will double daily service to Chicago, while Charlotte flights will increase from weekly to daily. The company is strengthening connections between the US, India and Asia via Abu Dhabi
After 46 years: Guernsey Airport welcomed the inaugural flight from British Airways to London Heathrow Airport, launching a new daily service between the two airports
The US government has ordered a reduction in flights at Chicago's airport, after last year's on-time performance was only 60%. Full details: "If you book a ticket, we want you and your family to have the certainty that you'll fly"
United Airlines is adding new Tokyo and Sapporo routes, strengthening its position as the leading U.S. carrier serving Japan
After years of struggle, the new agreement for the company's flight attendants has been signed. It includes: a 31% pay increase, a $741 million retroactive payment, and a first-of-its-kind payment for boarding time. The agreement, which will apply to about 30,000 flight attendants, will go into effect this summer
United Airlines will resume direct flights between the United States and Venezuela this August, for the first time since 2017, with a daily flight on a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The renewal of the route is expected to strengthen economic ties between the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, and it follows American Airlines' similar announcement on the resumption of flights connecting the two countries
United Airlines has launched new nonstop summer routes from New York/Newark to Split, Croatia, and Bari, Italy, expanding its European network. And that's not all: three other summer services to Spain, Iceland, and Scotland will launch in May
Scott Kirby revealed that he approached American Airlines about considering a merger, but the company refused and the move was dropped. The CEO explained that their goal was to create a stronger, global American airline
The American airline is reporting a sharp increase in revenue and improved profitability, while adjusting flight capacity in response to the fuel crisis and showing a particularly impressive punctuality rate. United CEO: "Moments of uncertainty for the airline industry may also create opportunity for United"
Flights on the three major U.S. airlines were forced to change routes, delay or make intermediate landings following suspected security incidents and unruly passengers. No injuries were reported in any of the incidents
About 200 passengers and seven crew members were disembarked in Denver, with no injuries. The plane was inspected and re-cleared for takeoff hours after the incident. This follows a similar incident that occurred two days ago
United Airlines will open a route between its home port in Newark and Split, Croatia, at the end of this month (April 2026), marking the first route ever by an American company to land in the resort city
Good way to kick off 100th anniversary celebrations: United Airlines sells out its limited “Rhapsody in Flight” vinyl featuring unique animated artwork shortly after launch. Will there be more?
