Tag: flights
ROUTES Sep 30, 2026 United Airlines Deploys Premium-Heavy Boeing 787-9 on Two New Holiday Routes United Airlines will operate its high-premium Boeing 787-9 on routes to Houston and Sydney this holiday season, offering more business class seats. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Sep 27, 2026 Are Ultra-Long-Haul Routes Actually Profitable, or Just Good PR? Ultra-long-haul routes generate headlines, but their profitability hinges entirely on premium-cabin demand -- a lesson Thai Airways learned the hard way, and one Qantas is now betting nearly half a billion dollars on with Project Sunrise's record-breaking Sydney-London route. Read More →
NEWS Sep 24, 2026 UAE Suspends Iranian Airline Flights to Comply With US Sanctions, Triggering Retaliatory Airspace Ban From Tehran The UAE has halted all Iranian carrier operations to comply with reimposed US sanctions, prompting Iran to bar Emirati airlines from its airspace. Read More →
NEWS Sep 24, 2026 BETA Technologies Begins Electric Aircraft Operations in North Carolina to Support Rural Healthcare Access BETA Technologies launches its ALIA CTOL electric aircraft in North Carolina under a FAA program aimed at improving rural healthcare logistics. Read More →
ROUTES Sep 23, 2026 Qantas Sets 2028 Launch for First Nonstop Sydney to New York Flights Qantas will begin nonstop Sydney to New York service in mid-2028 using the Airbus A350-1000ULR, marking the second Project Sunrise route. Read More →
NEWS Sep 18, 2026 Delta Air Lines Moves to Claim Top Spot at LAX With New Routes and Expanded Schedule Delta Air Lines plans its largest-ever schedule at Los Angeles International Airport, adding routes and premium seating to overtake rivals. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Sep 17, 2026 How Aging Aircraft Fleets Are Reshaping the Way Airlines Operate The global fleet is older than ever. Here's how aging aircraft are changing the way airlines handle maintenance, scheduling, and daily operations. Read More →
NEWS Sep 17, 2026 Thousands of Flights Delayed or Canceled as Travel Disruptions Sweep Across the U.S. More than 2,234 flights delayed and 237 canceled as widespread disruptions hit U.S. air travel. Here's what travelers need to know right now. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Sep 14, 2026 Why Do Some Flights Take Longer Than Others on the Same Route? Why do some flights take longer than others on the same route? From jet streams and seasonal winds to ATC congestion, great-circle routing, and airline schedule padding, several factors influence flight duration. Here's how flight paths, weather, and air traffic control affect your journey. Read More →
NEWS Sep 11, 2026 United Airlines Boeing 777 Diverts to Bangor After Intoxicated Passenger Bites Flight Attendant A United Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Newark diverted to Bangor, Maine after an intoxicated first class passenger bit a flight attendant. Read More →