Ryanair Under Investigation Over Family Seat Fees in the UK
The UK competition watchdog is investigating whether Ryanair’s family seating policy unfairly charges parents who need to sit with young children.
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Air Canada Pilot Allegedly Flew 900 Flights Without Required License
A former Air Canada captain faces criminal charges after police alleged he flew more than 900 flights without the required captain’s license.
American Airlines Opens Nine High-Tech Gates at DFW
American Airlines has opened nine new electronic boarding gates at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, marking a major step in its Terminal C rebuild.
Wizz Air to Add Starlink Internet Across Fleet From 2027
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Wizz Air plans to introduce Starlink connectivity across its next-generation aircraft from 2027, bringing high-speed onboard internet to Europe’s ultra-low-cost segment.
Delta Plans Second Delta One Lounge at LAX Ahead of 2028 Olympics
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Delta is expanding its premium lounge footprint at Los Angeles International Airport as it grows long-haul and domestic service from its West Coast hub.
United Adds New St. Croix Service as East Coast Network Expands
By
Laura Mitchell
• 4 mins read
United Airlines will launch nonstop Newark-St. Croix flights this fall, adding a new Caribbean link while expanding service from its East Coast hubs.
Ryanair Adds Two More Aircraft in Warsaw for Winter 2026
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Ryanair will base two additional aircraft at Warsaw Modlin for winter 2026, expanding across both Modlin and Chopin with 46 routes.
American Airlines to Add Starlink Wi-Fi to More Than 500 Aircraft
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
American Airlines will install Starlink Wi-Fi on more than 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning in 2027, joining other major U.S. carriers upgrading in-flight connectivity.
Prague Airport Wins Routes Europe 2026
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Prague Airport has been named the overall winner at the Routes Europe 2026 Awards after a year of strong passenger growth, new airlines and long-haul expansion.
Emirates Completes First Retrofit of Two-Class A380 as Premium Economy Moves Upstairs
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Emirates has completed the first retrofit of a two-class A380, adding Premium Economy to the upper deck and upgrading interiors across the aircraft.
Dubai International Named World’s Busiest International Airport for 12th Consecutive Year
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Dubai International has retained its title as the world’s busiest international airport, reinforcing Dubai’s role as a global aviation hub despite recent regional disruption.
Wizz Air Signs Distribution Deal With Atlas
By
Laura Mitchell
• 2 mins read
By
Laura Mitchell
• 2 mins read
Wizz Air has signed a distribution agreement with Atlas that gives corporate travel partners API-based access to the airline’s content. The deal extends the carrier’s push to make low-cost content easier to book through managed travel channels.
AirBaltic Adds Two European Routes for Winter 2026-2027
By
Laura Mitchell
• 2 mins read
By
Laura Mitchell
• 2 mins read
AirBaltic is adding new routes from Riga to Turin and from Vilnius to Geneva for winter 2026-2027. The expansion continues the carrier’s broader effort to grow seasonal capacity across European leisure and regional markets.
Ryanair Scratch Card Winners Put Spotlight on Airline’s Onboard Charity Program
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Ryanair’s onboard scratch card program is drawing fresh attention after passengers won €500,000 and €10,000 from small in-flight purchases tied to charity fundraising.
Southwest Airlines Bans Humanoid and Animal-Like Robots From Flights After Viral Cabin Incidents
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Southwest Airlines has banned humanoid and animal-like robots from flights after viral onboard incidents raised questions about carry-on rules, batteries and aircraft safety.