Airlines News & Analysis

Emirates’ November 1 aircraft change brings an A350 with Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins to its daily Orlando route.

TAP’s new Orlando–Lisbon service runs three times weekly, giving Central Florida travelers another nonstop option to Europe.

Air Transat plans Montreal–Geneva and Toronto–Birmingham flights from June 2027, alongside three more seasonal European routes.

Breeze plans twice-weekly Stewart–Myrtle Beach flights from May 28, 2027, with same-plane onward service to Fort Lauderdale.

Republic plans to place five previously unassigned Embraer E170 aircraft into service for American Airlines in December 2026.

United’s new Polaris menus run November 1–December 31, with eligible meals available to preorder until 24 hours before departure.

Alaska plans Anchorage–Tokyo Narita flights from May 13, 2027, plus summer service to Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and Nashville.

Frontier forecasts 5%–6% capacity growth in the fourth quarter, following an 18% increase in the third quarter as fuel costs rise.

American expects network growth to slow in 2027 as fuel costs rise, according to its October 22 financial update.

Alaska’s new Atmos Communities guide explains free membership choices, family award benefits and the annual selection rule.

Lufthansa plans year-round Phoenix–Munich flights from August 3, 2027, with three weekly departures on an Airbus A350.

Southwest expects its first Icon Lounge guests in 2027 and fleet-wide Starlink installation by fall 2027, according to its latest update.

The FAA has certified Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 and authorized production following a review of its design and safety requirements.

Hawaiian plans Seattle–Osaka flights from May 14 and Seattle–Tahiti service from June 11, 2027, with tickets now available.

Delta plans daily Boston–Keflavík flights from April 12 through October 30, 2027, using a Boeing 757-200 with three cabin options.

A 2.8% air traffic controller pay increase took effect October 18 alongside an agreement covering scheduling, time tracking and staff transfers.

American plans Miami–Barcelona, Venezuela flights from January 15, 2027, with three weekly departures and tickets available October 19.

Lufthansa plans its first A350-1000 passenger flight from Munich to Tokyo Haneda on December 3, followed by Shanghai and Singapore.

Air Canada and United announce six Canada–U.S. routes for summer 2027, adding options from Louisville, Indianapolis, Newark and Denver.

JetBlue’s BlueFirst cabin is on sale for select flights, with its first service scheduled between Boston and Fort Lauderdale on December 8.

Delta’s premium cabin refresh begins on transoceanic flights from Los Angeles this fall, with broader expansion planned for early 2027.

Nashville airport will route terminal garage traffic through Garage 2 from October 20. Garage 1 parking remains accessible.

Air France plans to open sales October 14 for new Paris flights from San Diego and Nashville, launching in May 2027.

United has added TBS to its DISH streaming lineup, bringing more MLB playoff coverage to aircraft with Starlink-enabled seatback screens.

American plans to install Starlink across more than 1,000 mainline aircraft, with installations beginning in early 2027.

An FAA exemption effective October 8 permits JetBlue to acquire 22 Spirit slots at LaGuardia, with restrictions on leasing and trading.

American's Gulf Coast weather waiver covers eligible October 9–10 flights, with rebooking required by October 10.

Atmos Rewards members can book discounted winter awards to six destinations by October 10, for travel January 15–March 8, 2027.

American plans a 40,000-plus-square-foot Charlotte lounge, with construction starting in 2026 and existing clubs remaining open.

Delta reported stabilizing systems after an October 6 technology issue and directed passengers to its app and website for flight updates.

British Airways details its redesigned A380 cabins. Here is what changes and what travelers should check before booking.

Delta and LATAM report a larger joint network linking the Americas. Check routes, loyalty benefits and lounge eligibility before booking.

American is rolling out cash and miles bookings. Learn who qualifies, how checkout works and what to compare before redeeming.

Southwest plans seasonal Austin flights to Nassau, Punta Cana and Liberia in summer 2027, with weekend-only service.

A new federal rule takes effect next month that moves 10 types of flight disruption out of the airline-controllable bucket. Here is how it could affect meal vouchers, hotels and passenger rights.

US carriers are cutting planned capacity after a sharp rise in jet fuel prices. Here is what the changes mean for travellers this autumn and into 2027.

The biggest policy revolution in Southwest's 53-year history eliminates open seating. Here is the exact timeline and seat selection breakdown.

United Airlines has begun commercial passenger flights with SpaceX Starlink satellite Wi-Fi, offering sub-30ms latency and gate-to-gate speeds exceeding 250 Mbps.

Federal rule 14 CFR Part 260 is now fully active across all US carriers, forcing immediate cash refunds for cancelled flights and delayed baggage without paperwork hurdles.

The extra-long-range narrowbody connects secondary North American and European cities with non-stop range up to 4,700 nautical miles, bypassing megahub congestion.

Extensive flight-testing of folding wingtips, GE9X engine endurance, and avionics redundancy brings Boeing's flagship widebody closer to commercial deliveries.

The $9.5B terminal redevelopment at John F. Kennedy International Airport introduces automated baggage routing, biometric boarding, and consolidated international lounges.

Ultra-low-cost carriers are abandoning completely unbundled fares in favor of packaged perks, assigned seating, and premium cabin zones to survive in 2026.

New composite wing profiles and enhanced Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 thrust ratings expand transpacific payload capability for flagship carrier fleets.