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Direct flights boost Asia access

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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"

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?

United Airlines makes the announcement: for tickets bought on and after April 3, 2026, "fees will go up by $10 for your first and second checked bag and by $50 for your third checked bag in most markets"

United Airlines continues to innovate: Starting next year, it will offer a new row in economy class, with a lie-flat option and upgraded amenities

Delta issues a special update informing passengers of a new winter storm forecast for the eastern part of the United States. Many airports are expected to be affected. These are the main areas where air activity will likely suffer disruptions

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