Eleanor Vance is a seasoned journalist specializing in aviation and travel news. With over a decade of experience, she covers airline operations, industry trends, and passenger safety with a focus on factual and clear reporting.
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Lufthansa faces major travel disruption tomorrow, Feb 12, 2026, due to a 24-hour strike by pilots and cabin crew over pension and social plan disputes. Flights from German airports are affected, with
American Airlines is launching new direct service to Porto, Portugal, in summer 2027, utilizing its Airbus A321XLR aircraft with Flagship Suite® seats.
American Airlines COO David Seymour claims the airline's technology worked during recent flight cancellations, despite the CEO and flight attendants reporting major issues, including crew sleeping in
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has resumed flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai after a temporary suspension, citing updated safety assessments. Many other carriers continue to avoid the region.
Lufthansa is upgrading its Airbus A380 business class cabins to a 1-2-1 configuration, offering direct aisle access and Bluetooth connectivity. The first retrofitted jet will fly in April, with full c
American Airlines announced plans to resume nonstop flights to Venezuela, pending U.S. government approval, after a seven-year suspension due to security concerns.
Southwest Airlines has ended its 50-year open seating policy, now assigning seats at booking. The move aims to boost profitability and align with customer preferences.
United Airlines announced a record 750 daily flights from Chicago O'Hare this summer, marking the largest schedule by any airline at ORD. This strategic move includes new Midwest routes and increased
London's Heathrow Airport has officially ended its carry-on liquids rule and the requirement to remove large electronics, streamlining security for millions of travelers.
American Airlines is expanding its Chicago O'Hare service with three new routes, directly challenging United Airlines' dominance and escalating their competition for gate access. The airline also adde
A deadly collision between two high-speed trains in Andalucía, Spain, has killed at least 43 people, prompting a major investigation into the nation's celebrated rail network.
WestJet reverses its seat densification plan, removing an extra row of seats from 23 aircraft after significant passenger backlash and viral social media criticism about cramped conditions.
Delta Air Lines forecasts 20% earnings growth by 2026, driven by premium and corporate travel, and orders 30 Boeing 787 widebody jets.
Allegiant Travel Co. has agreed to acquire Sun Country Airlines in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $1.5 billion, creating an expanded low-cost carrier network.
United Airlines has detailed contract proposals to flight attendants, linking wage increases to changes in reserve pay and scheduling, impacting work rules.
A 23-year-old Indonesian woman was arrested after posing as a flight attendant on a Batik Air flight, having been rejected for a job with the airline.
Alaska Airlines announced its largest-ever fleet order, securing 105 Boeing 737-10s and five 787 widebody aircraft. This expansion supports global growth, new international routes to Europe and Asia,
American Airlines has started its phased rollout of free inflight Wi-Fi for AAdvantage members on most domestic and regional flights, with full fleet coverage expected by early spring.
American Airlines will add over 100 daily departures from Chicago O'Hare, making spring 2026 its largest spring schedule on record with more than 500 daily flights.
Thousands of European passengers faced extensive flight delays and cancellations during the New Year holidays due to severe weather and operational issues, impacting major airports and airlines.