Premium cabins, luxury perks, and upscale regional flights are in high demand as travelers continue prioritizing comfort and short, high-quality trips into 2026.
Iberia has disclosed a cyberattack on one of its technology contractors, exposing customer names, emails, and loyalty numbers but not financial data.
Lufthansa Group, Air France-KLM, and IAG have all expressed interest in acquiring a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal as the government advances its privatization plans.
Delta Air Lines has launched Delta Locals, a new digital platform designed to inspire travelers through insider recommendations from real residents across the globe.
Frontier Airlines will launch four new domestic routes in early 2026, connecting major US cities to Florida and Arizona with fares starting at $29.
Passengers have filed lawsuits against United and Delta after paying extra for “window seats” that turned out to have no actual windows, raising serious questions about airline transparency and seat-selection fees.
Maldives-based luxury airline BeOnd, in partnership with New Pacific Airlines, is preparing an ambitious entry into the U.S. market with a new all-business-class service called BeOnd America.
JetBlue will launch new daily summer flights from Boston to Barcelona and Milan in 2026, expanding its transatlantic network.
San Diego International Airport has introduced the SAN Pass, allowing non-travelers to access post-security areas, shops, and gates without an airline ticket.
Alaska Airlines will debut its first-ever Europe routes in 2026, starting with daily Seattle-Rome service launching April 28.
Southwest Airlines is rolling out TSA PreCheck Touchless ID to more major airports, giving eligible travelers a faster, passport-verified identity check at security.
Emirates has expanded its Boeing order book with 65 more 777-9 widebodies, bringing its total 777X commitment to 270 aircraft through 2038.
Emirates will introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi across its wide-body fleet starting in late 2025, creating the world’s largest Starlink-equipped commercial operation. The rollout promises ground-level internet speeds for all passengers.
Portugal’s aviation authority has formally warned Ryanair that it must accept printed paper boarding passes, despite the airline’s push toward its all-digital boarding pass policy.
The FAA is easing flight restrictions after the record US shutdown, reducing mandatory cuts and signaling the first steps toward stabilizing the nation’s strained aviation system.