Fire Sparks Chaos at Birmingham Airport, Terminal Evacuated
An incident at baggage claim and border control at Birmingham Airport led to the evacuation of passengers. The situation was declared under control shortly afterward, and operations resumed
An incident at baggage claim and border control at Birmingham Airport led to the evacuation of passengers. The situation was declared under control shortly afterward, and operations resumed
The Met Office warns Storm Dave will bring strong winds, heavy rain and snow, causing travel disruption across the UK over the Easter weekend
After weeks of disruptions and congestion at US airports, the president announced that he would order security agents to be paid, launching a scathing attack on the Democratic Party
Authorities in the UAE warn of additional storms, strong winds up to 55 km/h, and reduced visibility as unstable weather continues following recent flooding across regions
The Department of State is warning American citizens around the world, especially in the Middle East, of increased security risks. Among other things, concerns about the closure of airspace and attacks on American facilities
Reports from dozens of countries, an explosion heard in the distance, and a shock wave felt on the ground: an unusual meteor entered the atmosphere over the Great Lakes region and was also recorded by NASA satellites. Watch video
During the busy spring break travel season: A powerful storm system is disrupting air travel across the United States, canceling thousands of flights and forcing ground stops at major airports during the busy spring break travel season
Air India will operate dozens of additional flights to key destinations in Europe, the United States and Asia between March 10 and 18. The move is intended to increase seat availability at a time when flight options are limited, and also help many passengers stranded abroad find alternative connecting routes through Europe
According to an official statement from the authorities in the United Arab Emirates, two drones crashed near Dubai airport. injuring three citizens. Air traffic at the airport has not been stopped
An amendment to the aviation agreement between the two countries was signed in the presence of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Transportation, and the US Ambassador to Israel. The decision grants a "seventh freedom" for cargo flights and significantly expands the activities of cargo companies in the international market
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
The collaboration between Jetblue and United goes one step further, letting passengers book flights on either airline’s website or app using cash, TrueBlue points, or MileagePlus miles, with more destinations and combined-ticket options coming soon
United Airlines has equipped more than 300 of its regional aircraft with Starlink, offering fast, reliable Wi-Fi, and aims to equip 500 mainline aircraft by 2026: "That’s one giant leap for in-flight Wi-Fi." The company also plans a big technology upgrade on Wednesdy, February 4, 2026
The American airline plans to operate 222 destinations from Chicago O'Hare Airport this summer, including 47 international destinations. New domestic routes are also scheduled, alongside 2,500 new hires by the end of 2026. Company Vice President: "Hiring in the city we call home"
The American airline is launching a series of innovations to save time, improve the airport and flight experience, and provide personalized information. The upgrades rely on intelligence-based navigation tools meant to identify relevant features for each passenger
United praised employees for keeping passengers informed and satisfied as the FAA cut flights during the U.S. government shutdown; CEO: "Never been prouder to be on this team."
MileagePlus members can now earn miles on Lyft rides, with bonus miles for new users and upcoming redemption options in the Lyft app starting in 2026
"End the shutdown now!": Amid ongoing chaos at US airports, U.S. Secretary of Transportation warns he may close parts of the airspace if the government shutdown does not end; airline stocks respond with sharp drops
United Airlines has launched the MileagePlus Debit Rewards Card, offering members miles for shopping, dining, and saving, plus a 10,000-mile welcome bonus
United Airlines launches new San Francisco-Bangkok route with a stopover in Hong Kong, becoming the only American company with direct service from Thailand's capital city