NEWSDec 24, 2025No "Mate's Rates" in the Sky as Qantas Bans All Staff (Including CEO) From New A350 First ClassIn a move that signals just how "ultra" Qantas intends its new ultra-long-haul product to be, the Flying Kangaroo has made a rare and dramatic policy shift: barring all staff from its upcoming Airbus A350 First Class cabins.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 23, 2025GTF Storage Crisis Deepens: 835 Aircraft Grounded as Pratt & Whitney Recalls Surge Post-Mid-YearThe operational crisis surrounding the Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine family has reached a new peak. As of late Q4 2025, the number of stored jets powered by the PW1000G family has climbed significantly, highlighting a widening gap between maintenance capacity and the relentless pace of engine recalls.Read More →
NEWSDec 23, 2025Ryanair to Appeal $302 Million Italian Fine Over Alleged Travel Agency RestrictionsRyanair has announced its intention to challenge a €255.8 million ($302 million) fine imposed by Italy's competition authority, which accused the airline of obstructing travel agencies and online booking platforms from selling its flights.Read More →
ROUTESDec 23, 2025Gulf Air and Turkish Airlines Expand Codeshare PartnershipIn a major move to bolster connectivity between the Middle East and Europe, Gulf Air and Turkish Airlines have officially announced a significant expansion of their codeshare agreement. Confirmed today, December 23, 2025, the enhanced partnership unlocks five new high-demand destinations for passengers travelling from Bahrain through the global hub of Istanbul.
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ROUTESDec 23, 2025Wizz Air Dominates London Luton with TUI Slot AcquisitionIn a move that solidifies its position as the leading carrier at London Luton Airport (LTN), Wizz Air UK has announced a significant expansion of its base following the successful acquisition of airport slots from TUI Airways.Read More →
ROUTESDec 22, 2025 Air France Suspends Paris-Manila Service for Summer 2026Air France has announced a significant adjustment to its Southeast Asian network, confirming that its direct service between Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Manila (MNL) will transition from year-round to seasonal operation starting in 2026.Read More →
ROUTESDec 22, 2025Delta Sets Firm October 2026 Launch for Historic Atlanta–Riyadh A350 ServiceDelta Air Lines has officially locked in the launch date for its highly anticipated nonstop service to Saudi Arabia, marking a milestone as the first U.S. carrier to offer direct flights to the Kingdom's capital.
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STORIESDec 22, 2025Game Day: The Unseen Operation Behind College Sports TravelAt one of the largest Division I programs in the country, six-figure sports charters quietly keep game day moving. We went airside at the University of Illinois-Willard Airport to see who plans them, how aircraft and crews are positioned, and why a single schedule change can ripple through an entire airline.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 22, 2025Coloring the Clouds: How ANA Turned Airplanes into ArtANA's long-running tradition of special liveries has transformed its fleet into a flying gallery of Japanese culture, featuring iconic partnerships with franchises like Pokémon, Star Wars, and Demon Slayer. We explore these liveries and the stories behind them.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 21, 2025End of an Era: JetBlue's Farewell to the Embraer E190On September 9, 2025, after nearly two decades of service, JetBlue Airways brought an end to an era with the retirement of its Embraer E190 fleet.Read More →
