Arkia Expands Tel Aviv-New York Route With A330 Lease
Arkia is increasing summer capacity on its Tel Aviv-New York route using wet-leased Boeing 787 and Airbus A330 aircraft to address high demand.
Jul 15, 20263 min
Airlines
GOL Linhas Aereas Starts Rio-New York Flights with A330
GOL Linhas Aereas launches nonstop service between Rio de Janeiro and New York on July 8, 2026, utilizing a wet-leased Airbus A330-200.
Jul 7, 20264 min
Airlines
JetBlue Flight 948 Reports Drone Strike Near JFK Airport
JetBlue Flight 948 reported a drone strike at 3,000 feet near JFK on June 29, 2026, while a helicopter reported a separate near-miss nearby.
Jul 1, 20264 min
Safety
JetBlue A321 Reports Drone Strike on Approach to JFK
A JetBlue A321 reported a mid-air drone strike at 3,000 feet while approaching JFK Airport; the FAA is investigating the incident.
Jun 30, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Extends NY Airport Slot Waivers Through October 2027
The FAA has extended slot usage waivers at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark through 2027, citing persistent air traffic control staffing shortages.
Jun 20, 20264 min
Regulatory
British Airways Denies Boarding to Activist Samanta Bullock
Disability activist Samanta Bullock was denied boarding a British Airways flight at JFK due to a recurring misunderstanding of lavatory assistance rules.
Jun 18, 20263 min
Regulatory
JetBlue Mint Class Review: Dublin to New York A321neo
JetBlue expands transatlantic service with its A321neo Mint product, offering lie-flat suites between Dublin and New York's JFK Terminal 5.
Jun 18, 20264 min
Airlines
Delta A321neo Lands at JFK After Reported Tire Issue
Delta Flight 1966 landed safely at JFK with 170 passengers after a minor nose gear tire issue triggered a large, precautionary emergency response.
Jun 18, 20264 min
Safety
United vs Delta: Analyzing NYC Passenger Market Share
United Airlines currently leads in total New York regional passenger volume, though Delta Air Lines maintains strong domestic competition at JFK and LGA.
Jun 11, 20264 min
Business
GOL Opens Bookings for Rio-New York A330neo Route in 2027
GOL has opened ticket sales for its new Rio-New York route, which will feature A330neo widebody aircraft and a new lie-flat business class.
Jun 5, 20264 min
Airlines
Delta Resumes JFK to Liberia Nonstop Flights for 2026
Delta Air Lines will restart seasonal nonstop service between New York JFK and Liberia, Costa Rica, operating weekly flights from December 2026 to...
Jun 4, 20264 min
Airlines
EL AL 777 Pilot Declares Minimum Fuel During JFK Approach
EL AL flight LY19 declared a minimum fuel state on May 20, 2026, after failing to maintain assigned speeds during its arrival into JFK.
May 26, 20263 min
Safety
Delta Launches First Direct JFK to Olbia Service
Delta Air Lines has inaugurated the first-ever direct flight from New York JFK to Olbia, Sardinia, operating four times weekly for the summer season.
May 22, 20264 min
Airlines
Caribbean Airlines Crew Delivers Baby on JFK-Bound Flight
A passenger gave birth on Caribbean Airlines Flight BW005 to JFK, prompting a priority landing and raising questions about US birthright citizenship.
Apr 7, 20264 min
Regulatory
Delta Extends Tel Aviv Suspension, Delays Atlanta Route Restart
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.
Mar 14, 20265 min
Airlines
GOL Launches Long-Haul Service with Rio de Janeiro to New York Route
GOL Linhas Aéreas will launch its first long-haul route, a 3x weekly nonstop service from Rio de Janeiro to New York, starting July 8, 2026.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Airlines