NEWSMay 19, 2026United Airlines Flew Passengers Across the Pacific for 13 Hours With No Screens, No Wi-Fi and No Way to Charge Their DevicesA routine transpacific journey turned into an uncomfortable test of endurance for passengers aboard United Airlines flight UA-804 after a technical fault rendered the entire cabin entertainment infrastructure inoperable for the full duration of the flight.
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NEWSApr 29, 2026Japan Airlines Is Sending Humanoid Robots Onto the Tarmac at HanedaJapan Airlines has announced one of the most consequential aviation technology experiments of 2026: a multi-year trial deploying humanoid robots in live ground handling operations at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, the nation's busiest, in a partnership with GMO AI & Robotics Trading Co., Ltd. Read More →
ROUTESMar 20, 2026United Airlines Accelerates Tokyo Narita Boeing 737-800 RetirementUnited Airlines has officially triggered a fast-track retirement for its remaining Boeing 737-800 fleet operating out of Tokyo Narita (NRT), moving up the phase-out timeline by several months due to improved narrowbody availability. Read More →
ROUTESFeb 24, 2026ZIPAIR Bridges the Pacific with Historic First Direct Flights Connecting Tokyo and OrlandoHistory was made on the tarmac of Orlando International Airport as ZIPAIR Tokyo’s inaugural flight from Japan successfully touched down, establishing the first-ever nonstop passenger link between the Asia-Pacific region and the state of Florida.Read More →
ROUTESJan 06, 2026Starlux Takes Delivery of First A350-1000 for US East Coast PushStarlux Airlines has officially entered a new era of ultra-long-haul travel. On January 6, 2026, the Taipei-based carrier took delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, marking a pivotal milestone in its aggressive strategy to conquer the North American market, specifically targeting the lucrative U.S. East Coast.Read More →
NEWSDec 13, 2025Engine Failure Forces United 777 Emergency Landing, Starts Brush Fire at Dulles AirportA United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER bound for Tokyo made a safe emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) on Saturday afternoon after an engine failure shortly after takeoff ignited a brush fire near the runway. All 275 passengers and 15 crew members aboard United Flight 803 were reported uninjured.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 09, 2025Why Zipair Tokyo is so Cheap: A Look into Japan's Long-Haul Low-Cost AirlineZIPAIR Tokyo, established in 2018 as a subsidiary of Japan Airlines (JAL), operates as a low-cost carrier (LCC) specializing in long-haul international routes. The airline's business model focuses on providing affordable air travel by implementing cost-saving measures and offering optional services for additional fees.Read More →
NEWSNov 09, 202434 Passengers Sick After Suspected Food Poisoning on Tokyo-Bound United and Japan Airlines FlightsOn two separate flights from Guam to Tokyo, 34 passengers experienced symptoms of suspected food poisoning, including severe vomiting and nausea. Read More →
NEWSOct 23, 2024Why United is Reviving its 737 Tokyo-Narita HubTokyo's Narita International Airport has gradually decreased in popularity among airlines due to various factors.
While airlines like Delta have opted to shift their Tokyo operations to the more favorable Haneda Airport, United has expressed interest in continuing to grow in Narita.Read More →
NEWSOct 10, 2024ZIPAIR To Offer First Low-Cost Flights Between Houston and TokyoJapanese budget carrier ZIPAIR has announced its plans to offer the first-ever low-cost nonstop flights between Tokyo and Houston on its Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Read More →
