Tag: airline operations
NEWS Jul 02, 2026 JSX Plans Network Expansion With New ATR Turboprop Fleet US semi-private carrier JSX prepares to add ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprops to its fleet, opening the door to new routes across North America. Read More →
NEWS Jun 26, 2026 Power Bank Fires on UK Flights Nearly Double in a Year, Aviation Regulators Warn British aviation regulators report power bank overheating incidents on planes have nearly doubled in one year, raising urgent safety concerns for travelers. Read More →
ROUTES Jun 26, 2026 US Airlines Trim July 4 Capacity to Protect Profits as Demand Softens US carriers are cutting domestic seats over the July 4 holiday, prioritizing profit margins over volume as travel demand cools and costs rise. Read More →
NEWS Jun 19, 2026 FAA Extends JFK Flight Caps Through 2027, Blocking New Service at New York's Busiest International Airport The FAA will keep strict flight limits at New York JFK through October 2027, meaning no new airline service or added flights for travelers. Read More →
ROUTES Jun 17, 2026 American Airlines Pushes Haiti Flight Resumption to Late 2026 American Airlines now plans to restart Port-au-Prince service in mid-Q4 2026, extending its Haiti suspension amid ongoing security concerns. Read More →
NEWS Jun 11, 2026 American Airlines Flight Attendants Push Back on Marathon Training Modules American Airlines flight attendants want shorter computer-based training modules, arguing the current format eats into personal time without fair compensation. Read More →
NEWS Jun 09, 2026 United Airlines Installs First Starlink Internet System on Boeing 777 Widebody Fleet United Airlines completes its first Starlink Wi-Fi prototype installation on a Boeing 777, marking a major step in its fleetwide connectivity rollout. Read More →
ROUTES Jun 08, 2026 Air Canada Rouge to Take Over Halifax-London Heathrow Route Starting July 2026 Air Canada shifts its Halifax to London Heathrow service to leisure subsidiary Rouge from July 2026, using Airbus A321 aircraft on the transatlantic route. Read More →
NEWS May 19, 2026 United Airlines Flew Passengers Across the Pacific for 13 Hours With No Screens, No Wi-Fi and No Way to Charge Their Devices A routine transpacific journey turned into an uncomfortable test of endurance for passengers aboard United Airlines flight UA-804 after a technical fault rendered the entire cabin entertainment infrastructure inoperable for the full duration of the flight. Read More →
NEWS May 01, 2026 Southwest Nearly Abandoned 10 Passengers at Las Vegas Including a Pregnant Woman After Its Own Flight Made Them Miss Their Connection Southwest Airlines faced criticism after a Reddit post revealed that around ten passengers, including elderly travellers and a pregnant woman, were nearly stranded at Las Vegas airport because a Southwest delay caused them to almost miss their connecting flight. Read More →