Qantas Restricts Jetstar Lounge Access From July 1, 2026
Qantas will bar Jetstar international flyers from lounges using complimentary passes and restrict pass transfers starting July 1, 2026 to reduce crowding.
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Qantas will bar Jetstar international flyers from lounges using complimentary passes and restrict pass transfers starting July 1, 2026 to reduce crowding.
Singapore Airlines climbed to 3rd and its subsidiary Scoot to 5th in their respective categories in the 2026 World's Best Airlines awards by AirlineRatings.com.
United Airlines is replacing its 10-aircraft Guam fleet with new Boeing 737 MAX 8s, upgrading passenger experience and enabling new Pacific routes.
Qatar Airways has been named the world's best airline in the 2026 AirlineRatings rankings, recognized for its superior economy and business class products.
A viral video shows a passenger charged $355 at the gate, highlighting Southwest Airlines' strict new 'Customer of Size' policy after ending open seating.
Italian airport ground staff and easyJet crews will strike on March 18, causing widespread flight cancellations at Milan Malpensa, Linate, and Brescia.
Air India is adding 36 flights to Europe and North America to meet high demand caused by ongoing airspace restrictions over West Asia.
Air India Group maintains 44 West Asia flights as Dubai Airport suspends landings for foreign carriers, forcing IndiGo and SpiceJet to halt services.
British Airways will expand its winter 2026 long-haul network by 9%, launching new routes to Melbourne and Colombo amid shifting global travel demand.
Winter Storm Iona triggered over 3,000 flight cancellations and 12,000 delays across the U.S., severely impacting Midwest hubs like MSP and ORD.
Southwest Airlines will cease service at ORD and IAD on June 4, 2026, consolidating operations at its core Chicago and D.C.-area hubs.
The global Airbus A380 fleet has 7,701 flights scheduled for March 2026, with Emirates operating 66%, underscoring its niche on high-demand routes.
Delta, Air France, and KLM are offering sub-$1000 fares from San Francisco to Nairobi, leveraging their SkyTeam joint venture to expand African connectivity.
Air India and IndiGo cancelled most UAE flights following operational restrictions imposed by authorities amid the escalating West Asia geopolitical crisis.
JetBlue is expanding significantly at FLL, becoming the airport's top carrier as Spirit Airlines reduces capacity amid its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Three US carriers received DOT approval to reduce flights to Cuba amid a severe jet fuel shortage and deteriorating island infrastructure.
United Airlines is partnering with Netflix's Chef's Table to introduce 10 new regional meals for its Polaris international business class starting August 1, 2026.
Uganda Airlines is wet-leasing an Ethiopian Airlines 787 to maintain its long-haul schedule after grounding its entire A330-800neo fleet for maintenance.
Delta Air Lines prolonged its JFK-Tel Aviv flight suspension through March 31, 2026, and delayed its Atlanta route restart due to ongoing regional conflict.
Air Canada has suspended Toronto-Dubai flights until May 1 due to regional conflict, shifting capacity to its Delhi route to provide alternate travel options.