International mega-events are fueling a sharp rise in summer travel demand, with more than 53 million passengers expected to fly with United between June and August
The US has launched a major response to Ebola outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda, including travel restrictions and emergency funding. "Our first goal has been to ensure the safety of Americans abroad and the protection of the American homeland"
As part of the move, Israel is proposing to significantly increase flydubai's operations at Ben Gurion Airport using slots vacated by foreign companies, with the aim of making Dubai the central connection hub for Israelis to the East and other destinations around the world, and further strengthening relations with the United Arab Emirates
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
