Southwest Airlines will update its 'Customer of Size' policy on Jan. 27, 2026, requiring passengers to buy a second seat with conditional refunds.
Miami International Airport and American Airlines will expand Concourse D in a $1B project, adding 17 gates for larger aircraft to bolster the key hub.
Boeing and Airbus reported slow January 2026 deliveries, highlighting persistent aircraft production challenges and aerospace supply chain issues.
Etihad, LATAM, and Alaska Airlines will launch new ultra-long-haul routes in 2026, leveraging the Boeing 787 for major intercontinental expansion.
Ocean Infinity's latest search for MH370 has concluded without finding the aircraft, leaving the 12-year mystery of its disappearance unsolved.
Indian carriers are operating special flights to the Gulf to repatriate passengers stranded by regional volatility and widespread airspace closures.
Passengers facing flight cancellations have defined rights to refunds or rebooking under specific US DOT and EU regulations, which dictate compensation.
Airlines are warning of higher passenger fares after geopolitical conflict caused jet fuel costs to skyrocket, threatening carrier profitability globally.
Widespread Middle East airspace closures have forced over 23,000 flight cancellations, severely disrupting global hubs and reshaping international air routes.
The FAA issued an emergency order revoking StarFlite Aviation's certificate, alleging the Houston operator knowingly falsified pilot training records.
Pilots face escalating risks from missiles, drones, and GPS jamming in expanding conflict zones, shrinking airspace and increasing operational stress.
Qatar Airways will operate limited repatriation flights to Europe on March 7 after receiving temporary authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority.
Lufthansa Group is experiencing a surge in demand for Asia and Africa flights as the Middle East conflict forces network and capacity adjustments.
Delta Air Lines faces a potential multi-million-dollar DOT fine after a storm at its Atlanta hub allegedly caused extensive tarmac delays for passengers.
Major US airlines are ordering hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets, driven by strong domestic travel demand and a strategic push for greater fuel efficiency.
A drone strike temporarily closed Dubai International Airport (DXB), stranding thousands of Australians amid broader Middle East travel disruptions.
Emirates and Etihad are restoring limited flights from the UAE, but widespread airspace closures and missile risks continue to disrupt global travel.
Widespread airspace closures amid the Iran conflict have led to over 23,000 flight cancellations, stranding an estimated 1.5 million passengers.
NTSB is investigating a fatal Challenger 650 crash in Bangor, focusing on anti-icing holdover times that were exceeded before the January 25 takeoff.
Qantas will launch its Project Sunrise non-stop flights in H1 2027, connecting Sydney with London and New York using specially configured A350-1000ULR aircraft.