Global Airlines, a British startup, has made history by launching the first direct flight from Glasgow to New York. The inaugural flight, operated by an Airbus A380, departed Glasgow Airport on May 15, 2025, heading to John F. Kennedy International …
On May 8, 2025, a Ryanair flight (FR4797) from Brussels to Castellón made an emergency landing in Limoges, France, after a passenger gave birth to a baby girl at 18,000 feet. The Boeing 737-800 crew acted swiftly, ensuring medical assistance …
Southwest Airlines is seeking permission from the US Department of Transportation to expand its international operations to all countries under the US Open Skies treaty. This initiative may significantly broaden its global reach, allowing for affordable travel options to new …
Bethany Roads, a British teacher with a life-threatening peanut allergy, is raising concerns about Qatar Airways’ allergy policies ahead of her honeymoon flight from London to Zanzibar. Despite informing the airline of her condition, Qatar Airways refused to halt nut …
AirExplore, Slovakia’s leading airline and part of Avia Solutions Group, anticipates a busy summer in 2025, with most of its Boeing 737-800 fleet already leased to European clients. The global aviation sector is recovering, with IATA predicting a 3.8% annual …
In the 2025 J.D. Power Airline Satisfaction Rankings, JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines led the U.S. airline industry in customer satisfaction. The study, which surveyed over 10,000 travelers, highlighted JetBlue’s top score in the first/business class category, thanks to its …
A family was removed from a British Airways flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport due to their baby’s insect bite rash, sparking controversy over airline safety protocols. Arthur and Xun Sun are seeking a £3,000 refund, claiming unfair treatment after …
On May 9, 2025, an American Airlines Airbus A321-200 experienced a critical incident involving smoke from its left engine during takeoff from San Francisco to Dallas/Fort Worth. The flight safely continued and landed, but a runway inspection revealed a detached …
Air Canada has delayed the delivery of its Boeing 787-10 and Airbus A321XLR aircraft to 2026, pushing back from previously expected 2025 due to ongoing supply chain issues and production challenges at Airbus and Boeing. The delays significantly impact Air …
Qatar Airways has made a historic $200 billion order for 160 Boeing widebody aircraft, including the 777X and 787 models, marking the largest such order in Boeing’s history. Announced during President Trump’s visit to Qatar, this deal underscores Qatar Airways’ …
