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INFORMATIONAL Nov 01, 2026 Ryanair Locked in Fuel at $77 a Barrel. Now Its Rivals Face the Price Shock Ryanair locked in much of its jet fuel at lower prices before the 2026 Iran conflict sent fuel costs soaring. With jet fuel prices more than doubling year over year, the airline has a cost advantage over rivals such as Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest. But its hedges expire in 2027, raising questions about future ticket prices, airline profitability and the next fuel-cost shock. Read More →
NEWS Oct 15, 2026 Southwest Overhauls Rapid Rewards and How it Affects You Southwest Airlines is expanding its Rapid Rewards program with new redemption options, tier benefits, and status perks. Here's what it means for you. Read More →
NEWS Oct 11, 2026 United 777 Diverts to Dublin After Cockpit Windscreen Cracks Over the Atlantic A United Airlines Boeing 777 bound for Milan made a steep descent and diverted to Dublin after its cockpit windscreen cracked mid-flight. Read More →
NEWS Oct 05, 2026 United Boeing 757 Makes Overweight Landing in Dublin After Crew Reports Strong Fuel Smell and Headaches A United Airlines Boeing 757 bound for Newark returned to Dublin Airport shortly after takeoff following reports of a fuel smell on board. Read More →
NEWS Oct 01, 2026 US Moves to Accelerate Aircraft Certification Citing Competition from China's Aviation Industry The United States is pushing to speed up aircraft certification processes, citing rising competition from China's growing aerospace sector. 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 →
NEWS Sep 17, 2026 US Airlines Cut Flights as Jet Fuel Prices Climb Higher Major US carriers are trimming flight schedules as rising jet fuel prices and softer passenger demand squeeze airline profits. Read More →
NEWS Sep 04, 2026 Trump Plans to Fly on Qatari Jet for Overseas Trip Despite Security Concerns President Trump will use a Qatari-gifted Boeing 747 for an upcoming international trip, raising security and ethics questions among lawmakers and experts. Read More →
ROUTES Aug 26, 2026 Delta Restarts New York to Tel Aviv Flights as Six Airlines Rebuild US-Israel Service Delta resumes JFK-Tel Aviv nonstop service on September 6, joining United and four other carriers restoring US-Israel routes by spring 2026. Read More →
NEWS Aug 04, 2026 United Finally Unlocks the Doors on Its New Polaris Suites United Airlines will soon unlock its new Polaris Studio suites aboard premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, marking a major cabin overhaul for the carrier. Read More →