U.S. Airlines Shine on Busiest Travel Day

By taking delivery of its first A321LR, Icelandair has become the latest Airbus operator.

Milan Malpensa welcomes a Japanese airline again after 14 years with the new ANA nonstop route.

Frontier will launch The New Frontier in 2025 with first-class seats and revamped loyalty benefits.

Yesterday, Air Canada announced its comprehensive 2025 summer schedule for the Vancouver hub.

The ATR-42 turboprop entered service with its launch customer, Air Littoral, today in 1985.

airBaltic has decided to wait for its IPO until the first half of 2025, at the earliest.

India's low-cost carrier Indigo will launch new services to Malaysia from two cities in India.

Qantas has announced the order of 28 Airbus A321XLR to realize its fleet renewal operations.

The Spanish government has fined five European LCCs €179 million for "abusive" practices.

The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive for the Boeing 737-8, 737-9, and 8-200 models.

Join us as we fly from Dubai to Amsterdam on a flight operated by an Emirates A380-800.

The much-criticized LaGuardia Airport first opened for business today in 1939.

Southwest Airlines has announced it is ending cabin service earlier on flights for safety reasons.

While UAPs pose no aviation threat, the FAA and other agencies still investigate their sightings.

On this day in 2001, TWA operated its final flight after 76 years of groundbreaking aviation.

During the winter, have you ever spotted trucks spraying planes? Here’s what that liquid does!

EASA lifts four-year ban on Pakistan International Airlines amid ongoing privatization plans.

The Fokker 100 was a development of the F28. By 1997, the Dutch manufacturer had built 283.

The first Turkish Airlines nonstop flight between Istanbul and Sydney has touched down.

Airbus delivers the first A330-900 for Malaysia Aviation Group, the first of 20 from Avolon.

Hong Kong Airlines will resume long-haul flights to Vancouver and Australia’s Gold Coast next year.

The DC-7 made American Airlines the first to offer nonstop transcontinental service.

Canadian carrier Air Transat has announced its extensive summer 2025 flight program.

Japan Airlines and IndiGo have announced a new codeshare partnership to start this December.

Starting September 12, 2025, SAS Scandinavian Airlines will fly nonstop to Seoul, South Korea.

The EU approves Korean Air’s takeover of Asiana Airlines, merging Korea’s two full-fledged carriers.

This is the story of the COMAC ARJ21, whose prototype flew for the first time today in 2008.

Today, Emirates presented its latest fleet addition, the Airbus A350-900XWB, to the public in Dubai.

Dan-Air (Dan Air Services Limited) was created in 1953 and sold to BA 39 years later.

Qatar Airways will move its international headquarters to the heart of Doha next year.

Brussels Airlines announces Summer 2025 operations with new routes, aircraft, and staff.

British Airways has just unveiled its new first-class product at its London headquarters.

G-BOAF was the final Concorde built in 1978 and became the final Concorde to fly in 2003.

American Airlines will introduce three new regional routes and scrap an international one.

Modern airlines can engage in more inclusive airport designs, but what does that look like?

Etihad Airways has unveiled an ambitious network expansion strategy for 2025.

A Swiftair Boeing 737 jet flying on behalf of DHL crashes into a residential building in Vilnius.

Hong Kong Express took off on its inaugural Hong Kong to Penang flight last Thursday.

Here's the story of Hungarian flag carrier Malév, which made its maiden flight in 1954.

The Finnish Air Line Pilots' Association has announced a strike action for December 9-13, 2024.

This is the story of the first Fokker F27 (PH-NIV), which took to the skies today in 1955.

New York City’s first soccer-specific stadium will be named after Etihad Airways.

Air France Régional became the first European operator of the Embraer E190 today in 2006.

Hawaiian Airlines is discontinuing its thrice-weekly Honolulu- Austin nonstop service next year.

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport broke ground on a project to add a sixth passenger terminal.

Norse Atlantic Airways will begin a nonstop Stockholm-Bangkok twice-weekly service next winter.

This is the story of the twin-piston-engined Martin 2-0-2, which first took to the skies in 1946.

ANA will be among the first carriers to operate out of New York JFK's new Termina 6 in 2026.

The U.S. airline industry is at a juncture as it transitions between two administrations.

Copa Holdings recorded a net profit of US$146.0 million in Q3, a 22.1% decrease from a year ago.

THAI Airways International will relaunch daily direct flights between Bangkok and Brussels.

A new report predicts that almost 1/4 of planes sold in 2045 will be battery-electric powered.

This is why UK charter and sublease carrier Astraeus Airlines ceased operations today, in 2011.

Star Alliance inaugurates its first Asian lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

Royal Jordanian Airlines will commence scheduled flights to Washington D.C. in the United States.

Alaska Airlines customers will have access to 10 new winter destinations from the West Coast.

For Spring, Fiji Airways announces a new direct route between Nadi, Fiji, and Cairns, Australia.

This is the story of the virtual airline Brighton City Airways, founded in Sussex today in 2012.

The world’s first premium leisure airline, beOnd Airlines, celebrates its first anniversary.

Frontier adds 16 new routes, expanding its network across 21 U.S. and Caribbean airports.

Allegiant announces record expansion with 44 new nonstop routes and three new cities.

Regional carrier Atlantic Coast Airlines announced its rebranding as Independence Air today in 2003.

Hawaiian Airlines today began welcoming Hawai‘i residents to the 'Huaka‘i by Hawaiian' free program.

WestJet unveils its most ambitious summer schedule, marked by a 10% increase in seat capacity.

Turkish Airlines handles two million+ tons of cargo annually at its SmartIST logistics facility.

Etihad will end its unilateral codeshare and frequent flyer partnership with Virgin Australia.

Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, stating operations continue as usual.

Hawaiian Airlines today welcomed over 200 guests traveling from Auckland to Honolulu.

The General Electric GE90 entered service today in 1995. It changed the way aircraft were powered.

Norse Atlantic Airways lands its Dreamliner for the second time at Troll Airfield, Antarctica.

Flair Airlines has launched Canada's first On-Time Guarantee program, promising punctuality or cash.

Australia established Qantas in 1920, making it the world's third-oldest commercial carrier.

Bangkok Airways wants to find a successor to replace its rapidly aging Airbus A319 and A320 fleet.

ATSB released a report on how a Qantas A380 flew 34 flights with a tool lodged in one engine.

Hainan Airlines Group has amended an order for 30 COMAC C919 aircraft bound for Urimqi Air.

The new Delta SkyMile Experiences will launch with five new collections of Experiences. 

The Tupolev Tu-114 Rossiya Russian airliner performed its maiden flight today in 1957.

Iberia Flight IB347 marks the completion of the first transatlantic flight of the Airbus A321XLR.

Icelandair announces Istanbul, Turkey, as its latest route destination to Western Asia/South Europe.

Etihad Airways recorded a total revenue of US$5 billion in the first nine months of 2024.

Charleston International and BermudAir announce first-ever Lowcountry-Bermuda nonstop route.

Boeing's Senior Vice President of Quality for Commercial Airplanes will retire next month.

Since 1935, the Noorduyn Norseman was produced for nearly 25 years and had over 900 units built.

AGS Airports has announced the sale of Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Southampton airports to AviAlliance.

Iberia invited Airways on the special welcoming of their first Airbus A321XLR to the fleet.

Jet2 will fly from London Luton Airport to 17 destinations in the summer of 2025.

The FAA has released a request for information on artificial intelligence tools and services.

Women have taken to the skies since the dawn of aviation, but their contribution isn’t as well-known

This is the tale of the first incarnation of Midway Airlines, which ceased operations today in 1991.

Spirit announced it had filed a Form 12b-25 with the SEC amid reports of bankruptcy talks.

Apple's 'Share Item Location' will let airlines see AirTag or Find My network accessory locations.

KLM expands its intercontinental network by introducing San Diego, Georgetown, and Hyderabad routes.

A breakthrough in Lufthansa’s merger with ITA Airways occurred on Monday night.

The FAA has banned U.S. flights over Haiti after flying bullets struck Spirit and jetBlue jets.

Boeing and Avia Solutions Group sign an agreement for 40 737-8 aircraft and options for 40 more.

This is the story of Shuttle American, which began operations today in 1998 with three Dash 8-300s.

Wizz Air plans to reintroduce its popular All-You-Can-Fly Program, launched earlier this year.

Iconic Alitalia has begun collective dismissal procedures for its remaining 2,059 employees.

Hainan Airlines agrees to acquire 40 ARJ21-700 aircraft from Chinese planemaker COMAC.

Today, Vistara bid farewell to its independent existence, ushering in a duopoly in Indian aviation.