JetBlue has partnered with Amazon’s Project Kuiper to introduce high-speed, low-latency in-flight Wi-Fi starting in 2027 – becoming the first airline to embrace the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network.
United Airlines plans to resume direct service between Tel Aviv and both Washington D.C. and Chicago beginning summer 2026, expanding its Middle East network beyond New York.
Southwest Airlines will provide free in-flight Wi-Fi to all Rapid Rewards members starting October 24, 2025, through a partnership with T-Mobile, making it the largest U.S. airline to offer complimentary Wi-Fi fleetwide.
Ground-handling staff strikes are set to disrupt flights across Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Madeira, and the Azores from September 2025 through January 2026, affecting millions of travelers.
Ryanair will reduce 1 million passenger seats to Spain this winter – 600,000 in regional airports and 400,000 in the Canary Islands – citing rising airport charges by operator Aena.
Ryanair is ramping up its enforcement of cabin baggage rules by increasing gate staff bonuses to €2.50 per oversized bag and scrapping the €80 monthly cap – from November 2025.
After five years of suspended air service, India and China are set to resume direct flights around September 2025. Airlines like Air India and IndiGo are positioning themselves for the relaunch of these vital routes.
JetBlue is launching nine new winter nonstop routes from Fort Lauderdale across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America, further solidifying its growing presence as fierce airline competition heats up.
Just months after emerging from its first bankruptcy in March 2025, Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 protection again, triggering a comprehensive restructuring to salvage its future.
Frontier Airlines announces 20 new routes, many overlapping with Spirit Airlines’ key markets, aiming to capture budget-conscious travelers amid Spirit’s financial challenges.
Korean Air has signed a historic deal to acquire 103 Boeing jets and extensive engine support from GE Aerospace, marking its largest-ever fleet investment.
Ryanair has signed a partnership with Booking Holdings, including Booking.com, Kayak, Priceline, and Agoda, ensuring transparent fares and direct access to myRyanair notifications.
Southwest is replacing its long-standing ‘customer-of-size’ policy: starting January 27, 2026, plus-size passengers must pre-purchase an extra seat, with refunds possible only under strict conditions.
Spirit Airlines is exploring a second bankruptcy restructuring after its recent efforts failed to stabilize its financial position, raising concerns about its future viability.
Delta Business has revealed a newly reimagined digital platform replacing Delta Professional. Rolling out late 2025, the enhanced site offers intuitive navigation, natural-language smart search, and a streamlined wallet of loyalty and service tokens – shaping a smarter future for business travel.