airBaltic Files for Chapter 11 as Flights Continue and Fleet Cuts Loom
airBaltic says flights and bookings remain unaffected as it enters Chapter 11 with a €350 million financing commitment and plans to reduce aircraft obligations.
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Delta and United Resume Israel Flights Ahead of High Holy Days
Delta and United are resuming nonstop service to Tel Aviv after months of suspension, restoring direct U.S. competition on the Israel market ahead of the High…
Jakarta Airport Reopens After Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts Nearly 3,000 Flights
Jakarta’s main airport and four others have reopened after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau disrupted nearly 3,000 flights and affected more than 340,000 travelers.
Delta Will Launch Its First-Ever Los Angeles-Manila Nonstop in 2027
Delta Air Lines will launch its first nonstop service between Los Angeles and Manila in March 2027, becoming the only U.S. carrier operating the route.
Europe Ends EES Grace Period as Airports Brace for Longer Border Queues
Europe’s temporary flexibility period for the Entry/Exit System has ended, raising fresh concerns about longer passport-control queues for non-EU travelers at major airports.
Anak Krakatau Eruption Closes Jakarta Airports and Strands Thousands of Travelers
Volcanic ash from Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau has forced airport closures around Jakarta, disrupted thousands of flights and stranded hundreds of thousands of passengers.
Emirates Unveils World’s First Premium Economy Seat With Full-Height Privacy Screen
Emirates is upgrading Premium Economy on newly delivered Airbus A350 aircraft with electrically adjustable seats, full-height privacy screens, wireless charging and enhanced entertainment.
JetBlue Unveils BlueFirst as Its New Domestic First-Class Experience
JetBlue is preparing to launch BlueFirst, a new domestic first-class cabin combining wider comfort, seatback ordering, premium dining and upgraded technology.
Wizz Air Brings #LetsGetLost Mystery Flight to Poland for the First Time
Wizz Air is bringing its #LetsGetLost mystery flight competition to Poland for the first time, with 25 winners and their guests set to depart Warsaw for…
Qatar Airways Turns Doha Stopovers Into Formula 1 Getaways for the 2026 Grand Prix
Qatar Airways Holidays is adding three-day Formula 1 tickets to selected Doha stopover packages, allowing transit passengers to turn a connection into a Grand Prix trip.