Alaska Airlines has placed the largest aircraft order in its history, committing to more than 100 new Boeing narrowbodies and expanding its widebody fleet as it continues a growth strategy that has been years in the making. While the...
Free Inflight Wi-Fi Begins Today On American Airlines Flights
After years of charging for inflight internet on most of its flights, American Airlines is finally making free Wi-Fi a reality for many travelers as the airline begins rolling out the complimentary in-flight connectivity starting today. American Airlines Begins...
Trump Says U.S. Will “Run” Venezuela. What That Means For Airlines And Airspace
President Donald Trump held a news conference Saturday morning that may have far-reaching implications not just for geopolitics but also for airlines, international aviation law, and the future of Venezuela’s flag carrier, Conviasa. With the United States having earlier...
Mass Cancellations Hit Caribbean Routes After U.S. Strike On Venezuela
Mass cancellations are rippling across Caribbean routes today as U.S. airlines and several European carriers scramble to respond to rapidly changing airspace restrictions following the U.S. strike on Venezuela. Mass Airline Cancellations Hit Caribbean After FAA Restrictions And Venezuela...
FAA Bans U.S. Flights Over Venezuela After Trump Claims U.S. Forces Struck Caracas And Captured Maduro
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered an immediate halt to U.S. commercial flights operating over Venezuelan airspace overnight amid reports of active military operations, explosions in Caracas, and extraordinary claims from the White House that Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro has...
British Airways Is Cutting Hot Breakfast In Business Class And Calling It “Better Service”
British Airways is quietly trimming another long-standing element of its short-haul premium product, and the rationale strikes me as dubious. British Airways Cuts Hot Breakfast On Many Club Europe Routes Starting on January 7, 2026, British Airways will eliminate...
China’s Military Drills Around Taiwan Are Causing Widespread Flight Disruptions
China’s latest round of offensive military drills around Taiwan is causing flight delays and reroutes, disrupting thousands of travelers. China’s Live Fire Drills Around Taiwan Disrupt Flights And Force Airline Reroutes China has launched a large-scale series of live...
Sean Duffy Is Pushing Healthier Airport Food And Spotlighting Farmer’s Fridge
I have already covered Secretary Sean Duffy’s new “family friendly airports” initiative and his not-so-subtle obsession with getting Americans to eat better while they travel, but one detail from the rollout is worth a closer look. Sean Duffy Wants...
Pakistan Sells 75% Of PIA: Can The New Owners Turn Losses Into Profit?
Pakistan has completed a long-delayed and politically contentious privatization of its national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), marking a major shift in how the loss-making airline will be owned and operated going forward. Can PIA move from pariah to...
United Adds Chicago Routes One Day After American’s O’Hare Expansion
A day after American Airlines rolled out a new batch of Chicago routes, United Airlines responded in kind, underscoring just how competitive the battle for O’Hare has become. United Adds More Chicago Routes One Day After American’s O’Hare Expansion...
American Airlines Adds 15 New Domestic Routes For Summer 2026 (Full List)
American Airlines has announced 15 new routes for summer 2026, and while none of them will move the needle individually, together they tell a very clear story about where the airline sees opportunity. American Airlines Adds 15 New Routes...
JSX Expands At Santa Monica Before Its First Flight Even Departs
JSX has not even launched its Santa Monica service yet, and it is already announcing more flights. JSX Expands Santa Monica Service With More Las Vegas Flights And New Route To Scottsdale JSX has announced an expansion of its...
Frontier Revisits Merger With Spirit…Is Barry Biffle The Key Link?
UPDATE: Bloomberg reports that a Frontier-Spirit merger is back on the table: Bankrupt Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. is in discussions to merge with Frontier Group Holdings, people familiar with the matter said. A transaction could be announced as soon...
Breaking: Terror Attack on Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Gunmen open fire on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia at a Jewish event. Today Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach became the setting for an unspeakable tragedy. On the evening of December 14, 2025, a terror attack unfolded during a Hanukkah...
Gay Catholic Flight Attendant Settles Free Speech Dispute With United Airlines
A high-profile dispute involving former United Airlines flight attendant Ruben Sanchez was quietly resolved, bringing an end to a controversy that had drawn national attention around free speech, religious expression, union representation, and the role of social media platforms....
Rogue Vehicle Speeds Down Taxiway At John Wayne Airport, Passing Planes And Alarming Workers
A frightening scene played out at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California when a car suddenly entered an active taxiway and sped past several aircraft preparing for departure. Car Speeds Past Planes On Taxiway At John Wayne Airport...
DHS Will Fly Its Own Boeing 737 Fleet To Deport People From The United States
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has quietly taken a big step toward building its own dedicated deportation fleet. With a new contract worth nearly $140 million, DHS will purchase a small fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft that will...
American Airlines Will Offer Free Wi-Fi Across Most Of Its Fleet In 2026 (Yay)
American Airlines’ longtime delay in offering free in-flight internet is about to end. Starting January 2026, AAdvantage members will get free high-speed Wi-Fi, sponsored by AT&T, on roughly 90% of the carrier’s fleet. It is a major shift for...
Duffy And RFK Jr. Do Pull-Ups At DCA While Announcing $1 Billion For “Family Friendly Airports”
Yesterday at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rolled out a plan to pour $1 billion into airports, but what stole the show was a fully public pull-up...
Alaska Airlines Will Fly Its 787 Dreamliner To London Heathrow And Tickets Are Now On Sale
Alaska Airlines is following a well-worn trend of aspiring global carriers in launching service to London. Tickets are now on sale for a new nonstop flight from Seattle to London Heathrow, marking Alaska’s first-ever flight to the United Kingdom...
