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American Airlines Cancels All Flights To 3 Destinations: See Full List Now
Doha, Santa Maria, and Tijuana each faced distinct pressures that ended their nonstop links and shifted aircraft use.
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Only 63 Miles: Southwest Airlines' 15 New Ultra-Short Routes In 2026
Nearly half of them began in the last two years. Find out more here!
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Mumbai Airport Lets Airlines Keep Winter Slots, Delaying the Move to Navi Mumbai
A softer timeline gives Adani time to close many gaps. If it doesn’t, summer may bring the same pushback.
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United Makes MileagePlus Elite Status Harder To Earn: Is The Airline “Winning,” Or Just Overly Confident?
United is overhauling MileagePlus elite status for 2027, cutting the PQF shortcut and raising Premier 1K's threshold to 32,000 PQPs.
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Ethiopian Airlines 737 Diverts After Indonesian Pilot Breaches Israel’s New Crew Rules
An Ethiopian Airlines cargo 737 turned back mid-flight after an Indonesian pilot onboard violated Israel's new citizenship restrictions for crew members.
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Qantas Boeing 787 Grounded By Bed Bugs, And It Cost The Airline Dearly
A bed bug infestation on a Qantas 787 forced the airline to cancel a Rome to Perth flight, triggering a deep clean and costly EC261 compensation.
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The New First-Class Experience Airbus Is Developing For The A350-1000
Airbus has a groundbreaking concept that could revolutionize the future of premium air travel on the A350-1000.
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‘Legally Blonde’ Actress Charged After Allegedly Biting Delta Crew, Kicking Cop In The Head
A transcontinental flight turned dramatic on Sunday.
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5 Fleet Decisions That Came Back To Haunt Major Airlines
The fleets that made the biggest flops in past two decades.
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The Engineers' Debate: Why The Boeing 787-10 & Airbus A350-900 Have 5 Key Landing Gear Differences
Dissecting the undercarriage of two revolutionary jetliners.
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How A 137-Seat Narrowbody Became The Backbone Of Airbus' Long-Thin Leisure Network
The A220 has opened more than 400 routes that did not exist before it. Airbus says 2,200 more are waiting.
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The Aircraft Replacing The Iconic Boeing 737-800
Boeing built nearly 5,000 737-800s. The MAX 8 is the direct replacement, though not every operator is choosing it.
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Alaska Airlines’ “Greatest Airline Meals” Dinner Returns For One Night Only In Seattle
Alaska Airlines' seven-course 'Greatest Airline Meals' dinner returns for one night only at Seattle's Museum of Flight, reliving a century of vintage airline cuisine.
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FAA Orders Airbus A380 Engine Replacements After Uncontained Failure Forces Aborted Takeoff
FAA mandates removal of 15 high pressure turbine interstage seals with tight deadlines and six-figure per-engine costs.
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Delta Air Lines’ Seattle Rivalry With Alaska Isn’t Necessarily A “Battle,” CEO Suggests
Alaska and Delta pour resources into international networks and airport lounges in Seattle to capture premium travelers.
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Airbus A350 Vs. Boeing 787 Dreamliner: Which Has The Quieter Cabin?
Which of the flagship widebody aircraft offers the quietest ride?
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Southwest Airlines Now Planning To Build Lounge At Orlando International Airport
Airport expansion documents hint at an expansive space for Southwest's new lounge network.
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Alaska Airlines Cancels 11 International Routes: See Full List Now
They're from seven airports across the US. Find out more now!
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Breeze Airways Launches 7 New International Nonstop Routes: See List Now
Launching from October onward, they include the carrier's new longest international service from Florida. See them all here!
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No Surprise: Delta Delays Planned Riyadh Flights Until March 2027
Delta is pushing back its Atlanta-Riyadh route to March 2027, citing regional safety concerns, though weak demand was already a concern.
