ROUTESFeb 11, 2026Aerolíneas Argentinas Increases United States Flight Capacity for FIFA World Cup 2026 CampaignAs the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 enters its final stages, Aerolíneas Argentinas has officially mobilised its fleet to support the "Albiceleste" and its legion of fans. Read More →
NEWSFeb 02, 2026FedEx Targets May 31 Return for MD-11 Fleet Following Fatal November CrashA stark divide has emerged between the world’s two largest logistics giants as they navigate the future of the iconic McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighter. While FedEx Express is doubling down on the trijet with a target return-to-service date of May 31, 2026, United Parcel Service (UPS) has officially closed the book on the aircraft’s thirty-year tenure following a devastating accident that sent shockwaves through the industry.Read More →
STORIESJan 28, 2026Why British Airways BA274 Braved the Atlantic After Losing a TireAviation investigators and social media sleuths are today, January 28, 2026, dissecting a remarkable trans-Atlantic crossing that saw a British Airways widebody aircraft shed a main landing-gear wheel shortly after takeoffRead More →
NEWSJan 27, 2026Southwest’s New Era Begins: Assigned Seating Now in EffectEvery Southwest Airlines flight taking off across the globe will utilise assigned seating, marking the most significant operational shift in the carrier’s history. The move, first announced in 2024, aims to modernise the airline’s image and capture a larger "share of wallet" from travellers who previously shunned the carrier due to the uncertainty of its boarding process.Read More →
NEWSJan 20, 20261,000+ Standby Passengers Are Already Listed for Alaska's Inaugural Rome FlightWhile inaugural flights for major carriers always draw a crowd, the upcoming Seattle (SEA) to Rome (FCO) route is shattering internal records. A staggering 1,080 standby passengers have already listed for the inaugural flight.Read More →
NEWSJan 07, 2026Alaska Airlines' Record-Breaking Boeing Order To Launch New Europe and Asia RoutesIn a move that signals a bold new era for the Pacific Northwest’s hometown carrier, Alaska Airlines has officially cemented its position as a global contender. On January 7, 2026, the airline announced the largest aircraft order in its 94-year history, securing a massive commitment with Boeing to fuel an aggressive international expansion.Read More →
NEWSJan 03, 2026Nearly 500 Flights Cancelled Following Venezuela Attack, Caribbean Airspace ClosureHundreds of flights have been cancelled this morning after an overnight U.S. military attack in Venezuela left airspace in much of the Caribbean closed.Read More →
NEWSJan 01, 2026“I’m Not Okay”: Chilling Audio Captures Near-Disaster as Pilot Tries to Kill EnginesThe aviation community and the public are getting a chilling, firsthand look at the moments of near-catastrophe aboard Alaska Airlines Flight 2059 (operated by Horizon Air). Newly released cockpit voice recordings (CVR), made public in early January 2026 following the conclusion of legal proceedings, capture the exact moment off-duty pilot Joseph Emerson attempted to shut down the aircraft's engines mid-flight.Read More →
NEWSDec 30, 2025Alaska Airlines and LATAM Formally Dissolve Codeshare PartnershipMarking the end of an era in Pan-American aviation, Alaska Airlines has officially terminated its nearly decade-old codeshare and loyalty partnership with LATAM Airlines Group. The split, finalised in a formal filing to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on December 29, 2025, follows a phased winding down of reciprocal benefits that began earlier in the autumn.Read More →
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 →
