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Southwest ends its iconic "bags fly free" policy, implementing a US$35 fee for the first checked bag and US$45 for the second.

Thanks to the decline of sea travel, Boston quickly became one of the United States’ most important hubs for air travel. 

Alaska Airlines carries that spirit of remembrance beyond Memorial Day, honoring our nation's military heroes every single day.

Tokyo's Narita International Airport has officially commenced construction of its ambitious third runway project.

Vietjet has placed a new order with Airbus for 20 widebody A330-900 aircraft to support strategic expansion over the next decade.

Cathay Pacific’s lounges are widely regarded as some of the world’s best. Airways visits the ones in Hong Kong International.

A deal between the DOJ and Boeing will save the aerospace behemoth from criminal prosecution for two 737 MAX fatal crashes.

Newark Liberty International Airport is experiencing a sharp decline in passenger demand and traffic after ATC woes.

Delta Air Lines launched new nonstop flights to Barcelona and Milan from Boston this week.

In the shadows of the Cascade Mountains, Seattle-Tacoma is for many the gateway to the Pacific Northwest of the United States.

JetBlue continues its rapid transatlantic expansion today by launching new nonstop seasonal service from Boston.

Frontier has expanded its network from its Atlanta and Puerto Rico hubs to U.S. destinations.

Latvian carrier airBaltic has inaugurated nonstop flights between Vilnius, Lithuania, and Prague, Czech Republic.

Air Europa has become the first airline in Spain to receive a Boeing 737-8 aircraft.

Airways dives deep into how major airlines today use AI to follow their aircraft maintenance checkup routine. 

flydubai announced the resumption of flights to Damascus on June 1, 2025, after 12 years of discontinuation.

IndiGo will operate its first long-haul flights this summer: two nonstop flights from Mumbai to Manchester and Amsterdam.

SAS Scandinavian Airlines has officially resumed its nonstop service between Copenhagen and Seattle.

IndiGo just closed out the fourth quarter of FY25, and let’s just say the numbers are looking great. 

Etihad recorded a remarkable profit of AED685 million (US$186.5 million) in the first quarter of 2025, a 30% YOY increase.

Phoenix Sky Harbor will make air history as STARLUX Airlines prepares to introduce the city’s first nonstop flight to Asia.

Passenger-to-freighter conversions represent a tested strategy to meet the increasing needs of global air cargo.

Wizz Air becomes the first airline in the world to operate the Airbus A321XLR with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.

Lufthansa Group has made its winter 2025/26 flight schedule public, effective October 26, 2025. 

Santa's official airline will increase the number of flights to Finnish Lapland this winter 2025/26.

An Emirates Airbus A350 has touched down at Queen Alia International Airport for its first flight to Dubai International Airport.

China Southern Air Logistics and Glasgow Prestwick Airport have launched the first direct cargo route between China and Scotland.

Qatar Airways Group has announced the strongest yearly financial results in its history.

‍Roughly 400 homeless people sleep at the Madrid hub each night amid tensions and conflict.

‍The new policy, part of a broader modernization effort at U.S. airports, allows travelers to bring previously restricted items.

EASA announces C919 certification will take "between three and six years," derailing COMAC’s hopes for a 2025 green light.

In 2025, the commercial aviation industry will face the highest number of Cybersecurity risks. How is the industry fighting back?

The week of May 12–17 saw a wave of significant new route announcements and launches across North America, Europe, and Asia.

The Federal Aviation Administration will present From the Flight Deck LIVE: A Pilot Phraseology Workshop on May 31.

Various reports suggest the U.S. DOJ may drop criminal charges against Boeing over the two deadly 737 MAX crashes.

Etihad Airways is launching nonstop service between Abu Dhabi and Charlotte starting May 4, 2026. 

A Spanish regional court has held that Ryanair should refund hand luggage charges levied on a passenger.

Etihad Airways has placed an order for 28 wide-body aircraft from Boeing, a deal valued at US$14.5 billion. 

After the pandemic, airlines have taken different paths regarding using widebody aircraft, especially the Airbus A380.

In the first quarter of 2025, GOL reported a +19.4% year-over-year increase in Passenger Business’ Net Revenue.

India has revoked the security clearance of Turkish-based ground handling firm Çelebi Airport Services.

SIA records an all-time-high net profit for FY2024/25, aided by an accounting benefit from the Air India-Vistara merger.

Icelandair has announced two fresh additions to its winter route map: Edinburgh, Scotland, and Málaga, Spain.

Porter Airlines strengthens its domestic network by adding a new nonstop route between Ottawa and Victoria.

Air Transat enhances its winter program by adding three new Canadian departure points with flights to Punta Cana and Cancún.

EVA Air will offer a new range of IFE options across its fleet—nothing too flashy, but enough to keep passengers occupied.

Wizz Air has revealed expansion plans for its Romanian operations, including six new foreign routes out of Timișoara and Brașov.

Despite ongoing and unpredictable turmoil in the country, KLM will resume flights to Israel at the end of May. 

FAA mandates inspections and sealant repairs on select Boeing 787 series jets after reports of potable‑water‑system leaks.

POTUS's May 2025 Middle East tour generates attention for the major aircraft deals announced in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

British Airways reveals that Artificial Intelligence is part of the secret to decreasing flight delays at London Heathrow.

Singapore Changi Airport is officially set to commence construction of Terminal 5, part of the Changi East project.

Spirit refreshes its customer experience with a redesigned extra-legroom seat and updates to its Free Spirit loyalty program.

Saudi Arabia-based full-service commercial aircraft lessor AviLease has placed its first direct order for Boeing 737 MAX.

The global post-COVID-19 readjustment continues with Vietnam Airlines’ reintroduction of bi-weekly service to Russia and China.

LATAM Airlines Group announces a new daily nonstop route connecting Miami and Buenos Aires starting December 1, 2025.

This is the first time in ICAO's history that its Council has decided on the merits of a Member State's dispute.

China will temporarily allow Boeing aircraft deliveries after a trade deal with the US is finalized.

United Airlines unveils its new United Elevated Interior on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, a complete luxury reboot.

Today, in 1970, pilot Joe McBryan founded Buffalo Airways after purchasing it from legendary Arctic aviator Bob Gauchie.

Cirium data shows summer 2025 air travel bookings between select U.S. and European cities have decreased YOY. 

Belfast International Airport has officially opened a new terminal extension, a milestone in its £100 million investment program.

Alaska Airlines marked a significant milestone today by launching daily nonstop service between Seattle and Tokyo Narita.

During the week of May 5-11, 2025, several major airlines announced or launched significant new routes across the globe.

As a step towards normalcy, the Indian government reopened 32 airports closed last week due to tensions with Pakistan.

Today, in 1982, one of the world's most iconic airlines, Braniff International Airways, ceased operations.

When mom’s office is at 35,000 feet and she's guiding a Boeing 737 through a cloud bank over Seattle.

Today, in 1934, the Douglas DC-2 made its maiden flight. Douglas Test Pilot Carl Cover was in command.

Foreign-made components used in the manufacturing process at Boeing are likely to face scrutiny from the US DOC.

Pakistan has reopened its airspace for all categories of flights, after a ceasefire with India effective today.

S&P Global warns that Heathrow’s third runway expansion risks overwhelming debt and higher charges.

Boeing’s fourth 777-9 test aircraft, WH004, returned to the skies on Wednesday from Paine Field in Everett, Washington.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines inaugurated its first nonstop route between San Diego and Amsterdam on May 8, 2025.

IATA announces new training agreements with Saudi carriers, airports, and educational institutions at Aviation Day MENA. 

International Airlines Group has ordered 53 new aircraft needed to meet demand after profits almost tripled at the start of 2025.

Delta Air Lines and Korean Air will purchase 25% of WestJet's independent ownership holdings.

Norse Atlantic Airways has entered a wet-lease agreement with IndiGo for two more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. 

The second-largest carrier in South America plans to relocate its New York JFK operations to the new Terminal 6 in 2026.

Taiwanese flag carrier China Airlines has joined Boeing's 777X customer family with a significant fleet investment.

On a high note, Avianca Cargo concluded its Mother’s Day 2025 season, transporting over 20,100 tons of fresh flowers.

US DOT Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveils a transformative plan to build a new, state-of-the-art air traffic control system.

Emirates Group sees its strongest financial performance in 2024‑25, making Emirates the most profitable airline globally.

Emirates announces plans to operate daily non-stop flights from Dubai to Hangzhou from July 30, 2025.

Turkish Technic partners with Rolls-Royce to develop a licensed engine maintenance center at Istanbul Airport.

 Today, in 2008, Isle of Man-based EuroManx ceased operations. Here is its story.

Qazaq Air and Vietjet announce the launch of a strategic partnership, establishing a new low-cost carrier, Vietjet Qazaqstan.

Breeze Airways is expanding its Fort Lauderdale offering with new nonstop routes to Akron-Canton, Ohio, and Wilmington, N.C.

Today in 1937, the first successful pressurized airplane cabin, tested in the Lockheed XC-35, revolutionized high-altitude flight.

Norse Atlantic Airways reports high load factors and overall positive performance, year-on-year.

For April, Icelandair reported 25% capacity growth YOY and strong market demand to and from Iceland.

Frontier introduces two nonstop routes this July, bolstering its East Coast and Midwest connectivity for the summer travel season.

The Airline Catering Association warns that proposed US tariffs on inflight catering would have far-reaching effects.

JetBlue has scrapped its scheduled summer seasonal route between Boston and Halifax weeks before its inauguration. 

Two new seating upgrade options are available today on Avelo: Stretch and Stretch+ provide customers with more personal space.

Newark Liberty International Airport is experiencing an unprecedented operational crisis. AW takes a look at the data.

Contour Airlines (LF) will enter into a strategic partnership with Spirit to boost air services to underserved communities.

American and Qantas are allowing us to tailor our winter travels to far-off lands with convenient flights to suit our needs.

Air Canada announces major Latin America expansion for Winter 2025-26 with four new destinations and 13 new routes.

Several major international carriers, including Air France and Germany’s Lufthansa, have begun avoiding Pakistani airspace.

JetBlue appoints Vijay Raman as new sales and revenue management vice president as it announces the sale of JetBlue Ventures.