Analysis: When Airline Rankings Distort the Picture

British Airways expands its transatlantic network with the launch of a new nonstop service from London, England, to St. Louis, US.

As larger aircraft grab headlines for long-haul and trunk routes, the backbone of secondary markets is the regional jets.

Last night, two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided at low speed on a taxiway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.

Emirates is enhancing its London Heathrow Airport operations by adding six extra flights per week.

Labor unrest has surfaced at one of the world’s most recognizable cargo airlines, FedEx.

The NTSB’s OPS-GEN-130 is the latest reminder that, in a funding lapse, U.S. air-safety work doesn’t stop—but it does get thin.

Braathens International Airways AB has filed for bankruptcy at Solna District Court, immediately ceasing all Airbus operations.

Starlux has announced the expansion of its codeshare partnership with Alaska Airlines to include 12 new U.S. destinations.

Lufthansa Group plans to eliminate 4,000 positions by 2030, marking the latest major airline to restructure amid the AI shift.

American Airlines and Canada’s Porter Airlines have announced a new codeshare deal.

For the second time in five years, Iceland has lost its low-cost airline; Play Airlines ceases operations.

Welcome back, readers! We left the previous trip report just after arriving at Frankfurt (FRA) from Milan Malpensa (MXP).

Emirates Skywards is celebrating its Silver Jubilee with 25 days of prestigious prizes, including bonus Miles and a raffle.

Alaska Air Group has announced several leadership transitions, reflecting the group’s commitment to operational excellence.

United will modernize its Guam hub with a new Boeing 737-8 fleet and an upgraded airport lobby.

Go-arounds, far from being an emergency, are one of the safest maneuvers in commercial flying.

The FAA will restore partial authority to Boeing for issuing airworthiness certificates for certain 737 MAX and 787 planes.

EASA approves the retrofit of aerodynamic drag-reducing fins, also known as "finlets," on the Boeing 737-700, -800, and -900E.

This is Norwegian's first direct Boeing purchase since 2017, and it increases the airline's 737 MAX order book to 80 airplanes.

Attention has shifted toward two possible solutions: high-aspect-ratio wings and blended wing-body shapes. 

Turkish Airlines orders 75 new long-haul jets to support over 123,000 jobs in the U.S. and network expansion.

Ryanair will introduce 100% digital boarding passes from November 12, 2025.

Air France-KLM confirms that it will bid in the upcoming privatization of TAP Air Portugal announced by the Portuguese government.

Breeze Airways will expand its operations outside of the U.S. for the first time in early 2026.

Pakistan International Airlines is set to resume flights to the United Kingdom next month.

WestJet is making significant moves toward its product offering and future with the unveiling of its brand-new Boeing 737 cabins.

Another delay in deliveries could result in a US$4 billion non-cash charge for the Boeing 777X program.

San Diego International turns a new page in its history as the first phase of the long-awaited New Terminal 1 opens.

Spirit will place roughly one-third of its flight attendants on involuntary leave as part of its latest restructuring.

Uzbekistan’s flag carrier, Uzbekistan Airways, has placed an order for up to 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

LATAM Airlines Group has announced an agreement with Embraer to expand connectivity across South America.

Modern airline bookings began with a chance meeting of two men sharing a surname on an American Airlines flight in 1953.

Cathay Pacific is further expanding its North American network with five nonstop weekly flights to Seattle next spring.

Long before the arrival of high-bypass, fuel-efficient turbofan engines, aviation relied on what might seem like an unusual trick.

Welcome to a new Airways trip report that will take us from Milan Malpensa to Anchorage, Alaska, via Frankfurt with Condor.

A major cyberattack has targeted the check-in and boarding systems at several large European airports.

Spirit Airlines has said that it will cut its November flying capacity by 25% compared to November 2024.

Pieter Elbers, the CEO of IndiGo Airlines, shares the airline's journey and future outlook in an exclusive interview with Airways.

Recently, Airways had the opportunity to visit ifly, the training centre of one of India’s largest airlines, IndiGo.

China Airlines and Lufthansa Technik strengthen their partnership in the field of maintenance, repair, and overhaul.

Fellow oneworld Alliance members, Malaysia Airlines and Qantas, have announced a new codeshare partnership.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport served 13.2 million passengers during the peak summer months, a 3.6% year-on-year increase.

JetBlue suits up with a fresh New York Jets livery inspired by team uniforms.

KLM states that an increased flight tax could push Dutch travelers to airports in other countries.

Starlink satellite Wi-Fi connectivity is now available for Dash 8-400 operators worldwide.

Airbus plans to inaugurate the second Airbus A320neo aircraft final assembly line in Mobile, Alabama, in October of this year.

Ulrich Lindner will become the new CEO of Discover Airlines, succeeding Bernd Bauer as of December 1, 2025.

Avianca has announced that its new Business Class Américas is now available on more than 80 international routes.

The US DOT has issued a Final Order terminating the joint venture between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico.

IndiGo has officially announced Athens as the first city to be served with its upcoming Airbus A321XLR.

The FAA has proposed to fine Boeing US$3.1 million for repeating safety violations and interfering with safety officials.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will operate flights to an extensive number of destinations for the upcoming winter season.

Aircraft maintenance is the bedrock of aviation efficiency and safety. We take a closer look at two main categories.

For over three decades, the sleek silhouette of the Boeing 757 has been a part of the Condor fleet. But all eras come to an end.

Edelweiss plans to expand its fleet in 2027 and 2028 with the addition of five Airbus A320neo aircraft.

Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, welcomed its first Airbus A220-300 aircraft.

WestJet and CAE have signed a 15-year training agreement, which will facilitate growth in the aviation sector.

Aviation is under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. The two leading areas of debate are biofuels and PtL fuels.

Alaska Air Group has announced that Diana Birkett Rakow will become CEO of Hawaiian Airlines effective October 29. 

Air Astana has entered a codeshare agreement with India’s national carrier, Air India, to strengthen cooperation on key routes.

Cambodia has officially opened the new Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh.

Avelo Airlines has placed a firm order for 50 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 50.

Wizz Air has announced that it will close its Vienna base, citing cost-related reasons.

Transavia has revealed its updated livery on an Airbus A320neo, fresh from the paint shop.

A pioneer in both commercial and military aviation, the Dutch company Fokker has slipped from prominence into history.

Amazon Air expands its third-party cargo operations into the Dominican Republic, marking its first venture into the Caribbean.

Southwest Airlines and T-Mobile have announced a significant step forward in passenger connectivity.

Senior executives’ annual bonuses at Qantas have been reduced following a cyberattack and data breach in July.

United expands its winter schedule, introducing new services to 15 U.S. cities. The airline

Alaska Airlines is expanding its route network with a new nonstop flight to Reykjavík, starting from May 28, 2026.

Dallas Fort Worth International will expand its global connections in May 2026 with the addition of nonstop service to Amman.

JetBlue partners with Amazon’s Project Kuiper low-Earth orbit satellite broadband constellation for its Fly-Fi service.

Finnair CEO Turkka Kuusisto met with U.S. media for the first time at an exclusive breakfast roundtable in New York City.

This week, Air Côte d’Ivoire took delivery of its first Airbus A330neo. Airways was in attendance at the delivery ceremony.

Azzora delivered a new Embraer E190-E2 aircraft to Virgin Australia, making the airline the first E2 jet operator in Australia.

WestJet orders seven Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, 60 with four options, and 25 more 737-10s with 25 additional options.

‍Etihad Airways is reporting its strongest-ever half-year performance today, delivering record profit and passenger numbers.

Silk Way West Airlines welcomes its third Boeing 777 Freighter in Baku, another step in the strategic fleet renewal program.

On Friday, August 29, American Airlines welcomed its 1000th aircraft, Boeing 787-9 featuring the airline’s new Flagship Suite.

The government of Portugal has set a price of US$817.7 million for a 44.9% minority stake in TAP Air Portugal.

Turkish Airlines has announced the launch of flights between Istanbul and Dublin for the Winter 2025 season.

Macquarie AirFinance announced an order for 30 Boeing 737-8, expanding its 737 MAX portfolio to 70 aircraft.

Air France inaugurates its first Embraer E190 flight between Paris and Hamburg with an entirely new cabin offering.

Eurowings has officially opened bookings for its newly developed Premium BIZ seat for medium-haul routes.

Lufthansa welcomed the first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fitted with the award-winning Allegris cabin.

Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority has moved to suspend Nok Air’s international operations, freezing expansion plans.

Hawaiian Airlines will use sustainable aviation fuel on select flights between Osaka and Honolulu.

Spirit Aviation Holdings, parent company of Spirit Airlines, announced that it has voluntarily entered Chapter 11 restructuring.

APA has voiced its concerns regarding the IATA's push for an increase in the commercial pilot retirement age.

The Board of Directors of Brussels Airlines has approved the purchase of five more A320neo aircraft for the Belgian carrier.

Air New Zealand announced financial year 2025 results showing resilience despite ongoing global engine maintenance challenges.

WestJet takes a step in its plans to expand its network beyond North America with its partnership with Copa Airlines.

Qantas orders additional A321XLR aircraft, bringing the airline's total order for the next-generation Airbus jet to 48.

Despite its technological advancement and size, the A380 failed to establish a stable market as airlines sought smaller aircraft.

Greenland Airports' security staff have not been adequately trained to the standard of the Danish Transport Authority.

Finnair will expand its Southern European network in the summer of 2026 with three new destinations.

IATA welcomes Air India Express as its newest member airline, the 16th carrier to join in 2025.

Travel problems have increased in recent years, with airports mishandling over 26 million bags annually.

Aves' aerial highways intersect with the busiest air corridors on Earth, a story of bird migration that overlaps with aviation.

Airways sat down with Andras Rado, head of communication at the Hungarian carrier, to learn more about the airline’s outlook.