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ROUTES Jan 02, 2026 Thai Airways Welcomes First Airbus A321neo Thai Airways International (THAI) has officially ushered in a new chapter for its regional operations with the delivery of its first Airbus A321neo. The aircraft, registered as HS-TOA and christened with the royal name "Bowonrangsi," touched down at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) following a delivery flight from Hamburg via Dubai in late December 2025. Read More →

ROUTES Jan 01, 2026 Jazeera Airways to Become First Commercial Carrier at Amman Marka Airport In a historic milestone for Jordanian aviation, Jazeera Airways has officially signed a strategic agreement to become the first airline to operate scheduled passenger services from Amman Marka Airport (ADJ), also known as Amman City Airport. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jan 01, 2026 How Guides Can Manage Seasonal Demand and Last-Minute Bookings With Better Planning Tools Learn how outdoor professionals handle seasonal demand and last-minute bookings with simple planning tools, organized workflows, and smart scheduling habits that keep busy seasons stress-free. Read More →

ROUTES Dec 31, 2025 interCaribbean Airways Expands Barbados Hub with Five New Non-Stop Routes In a significant move to solidify its position as the premier regional connector, interCaribbean Airways has officially announced a major network expansion from its Southern Caribbean hub at Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI). Starting March 8, 2026, the airline will launch five new non-stop routes, bringing its total number of direct destinations from Barbados to 12. Read More →

NEWS Dec 30, 2025 Alaska Airlines and LATAM Formally Dissolve Codeshare Partnership Marking 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 →

ROUTES Dec 30, 2025 JetBlue Expands Midwest Footprint with New Daily Service Between New York-JFK and Cleveland JetBlue has officially announced a significant expansion of its Midwest network, confirming plans to launch daily nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). Read More →

NEWS Dec 29, 2025 AeroXplorer Named Official Media Partner for Airliners International 2026 in Denver AeroXplorer is proud to announce its appointment as the Official Media Partner for Airliners International™ 2026 Denver. This partnership marks a significant collaboration between the world's largest airline collectibles show and one of the fastest-growing digital voices in the aviation industry. Read More →

TRIP REPORTS Dec 26, 2025 VIDEO: What It's Like Onboard China's COMAC C919 We flew onboard China Eastern's COMAC C919 to experience China's homegrown narrow-body up close. From seat comfort to cabin layout to noise levels to tech: how does it really compare with the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320? This review puts all three workhorses under the same spotlight. Read More →

STORIES Dec 25, 2025 KAL858: The North Korean Bombing that Shocked the World Among the 99 passengers boarding Korean Air Flight 858 on November 29, 1987, few could imagine their journey would end as one of aviation's darkest mysteries. Read More →

TRIP REPORTS Dec 25, 2025 Ghost Networks: The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Fifth-Freedom Flights Fifth-freedom flights — routes where an airline flies between two countries outside its home base — have always lived in aviation's twilight zone. We chart their rise, their near-disappearance, and the surprising markets where they still thrive today. Then we take you on board a special Seoul-Tokyo fifth-freedom flight to show how the experience stacks up against a typical regional carrier. Read More →