Riyadh Air Reveals 787-9 Cabins, Including Jaw-Dropping “Business Elite” Suites With 32-Inch Screens and Sliding Doors Riyadh Air, the highly anticipated new carrier from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has revealed the interior cabins of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner,...
American Flight Diverts After “Service Dog” Attacks Passenger
An American Eagle flight was forced to divert in Colorado Springs to offload a passenger after a “service dog” attack onboard. American Eagle Flight Diverts After “Service Dog” Attacks Passenger On April 15, 2025, American flight AA4980 departed from...
United Airlines’ Tale Of Two Profit Forecasts
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, and for United Airlines, it is the tale of two profit forecasts–a rather novel approach...
Leaked: American Airlines 777-300ER To Feature Most Premium Seats Of Any US Carrier
A major cabin overhaul is coming to American Airlines’ Boeing 777-300ER fleet—and it’s not just a cosmetic update or a quick swap of the existing first class seats for two more rows of business class. According to a leaked...
Trade War Escalates: China Directs Airlines To Refuse Delivery Of Boeing Jets
China has instructed Chinese carriers to refuse delivery of Boeing jets and directed existing customers to stop purchasing aircraft-related equipment and parts from US companies, another sign of the escalating trade war between the USA and China that directly...
SAS Reintroducing European Business Class On October 1, 2025
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) plans to officially relaunch business class on intra-European flights on October 1, 2025, nearly a year after SAS announced its intentions to do so after joining SkyTeam last autumn. European Business Class Return To SAS In October...
Tragic Helicopter Crash in Hudson River Claims Six Lives, Including Family from Spain
In a tragic incident this afternoon, a sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near Jersey City, resulting in the deaths of all six individuals onboard. The aircraft, a Bell 206 operated by New York Helicopter Tours, was carrying...
American Airlines Jets Clip Wings At DCA With Members Of Congress Onboard
In a concerning incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) today, two American Airlines regional jets collided on the taxiway, one with six members of Congress onboard, marking yet another mishap at this busy airfield. Another DCA Incident:...
United Airlines Upgrades Wine, Coffee, Economy Class Meals
United Airlines continues to invest in its onboard product with several upgrades to the food and beverage menu this month including new wines in Polaris business class, better coffee, and more meals in economy class. United Airlines Improves Coffee,...
Republic Airways and Mesa Air Announce Merger
Two US regional carriers that fly on behalf of American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines have announced a merger that, if approved, would create a fleet of over 300 jets. Would a Republic Airways + Mesa Air...
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Signals Support For Trump Tariff Policy
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby offered guarded praise for President Donald Trump’s controversial new tariff policy, calling the goals behind it “laudable.” United Airlines CEO Praises Policy Rationale For Trump Tariff Policy During a White House Rose Garden event...
El Al Will Resume Moscow Flights In May
Israeli flag carrier El Al will resume flights to Moscow in May after suspending flights to the Russian Federation in late 2024. El Al Will Resume Tel Aviv – Moscow Flights On May 1, 2025 El Al halted flights...
Wow: United Airlines Adds Flights To Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Adelaide
United Airlines is returning to Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City, but not in the way you may have imagined. United is also launching nonstop service to Adelaide, Australia and doubling service to Manila. Let’s unpack this big news....
Lufthansa Shifts A350-900 To Frankfurt
Blaming aircraft delivery delays, Lufthansa is shifting six Munich-based Airbus A350-900 jets to its Frankfurt hub for the summer season. Lufthansa A350-900 Will Operate Four Routes With Six Planes From Frankfurt Hub Aircraft spotters will notice something unusual in...
United Airlines Scraps New Los Angeles – Toronto Route
With geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty putting downward pressure on demand for flights between the USA and Canada, United Airlines has quietly removed its new Los Angeles – Toronto route from the schedule and also adjusted service frequencies to...
Medical Emergency On United Airlines Transpacific Flight Spotlights Humanity
When a man suffered a heart attack onboard a United Airlines transpacific flight to Japan, the best of humanity came out…even at 40,000 feet. Heart Attack On United Airlines Transpacific Flight Brings Out The Best Onboard A passenger traveling...
Helpful: Link Reservations On United Airlines App To Share Premier Benefits
United Airlines MileagePlus Premier members can now link reservations on the United app in order to share Premier benefits like Economy Plus or preferred seats for companions who may be traveling on a different reservation. Share MileagePlus Premier Benefits...
Airline Demand On Canada – US Routes Collapses By More Than 70%
Demand for airline tickets on flights between Canada to the USA has collapsed, with forward bookings down as much as 75% as an ongoing trade war between the United States and Canada shows no signs of slowing down. Airline...
Final Call: Fixed-Price United Airlines Redemptions On Aeroplan
Redemption rates are changing (and mostly going up) tomorrow, March 25, 2025 in two different programs…it’s your last call to reserve Hyatt properties at prevailing World of Hyatt rates and your last chance to redeem United Airlines awards via...
United Airlines Transpacific Flight Diverts After Pilot Forgets Passport
A United Airlines flight to Shanghai was forced to make a U-turn over the Pacific Ocean after one of the pilots discovered a critical missing item: his passport. Pilot Forgets Passport, Forcing Diversion Of Transpacific United Airlines 787-9 Flight...
