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Alaska Airlines Places Its Largest-Ever Aircraft Order

By Yuliya Karotkaya Jan 8, 2026 • 1 min read

Alaska Airlines has placed the largest aircraft order in its history, committing to more than 100 Boeing 737 Max 10s and additional 787 Dreamliners to support long-term growth.

By Laura Mitchell Jan 8, 2026 • 3 mins read

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Lufthansa Moves to Single Order ID to Simplify Flight Bookings

By Laura Mitchell Jan 8, 2026 • 3 mins read

Lufthansa Group is rolling out a new Order ID system with Amadeus technology, aiming to replace fragmented booking records with a single, unified travel reference.

By Laura Mitchell Jan 7, 2026 • 3 mins read

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Hawaiian Airlines Unveils $600 Million Plan to Transform Airports and Aircraft

By Laura Mitchell Jan 7, 2026 • 3 mins read

Hawaiian Airlines has announced a five-year, $600 million investment program aimed at upgrading airport facilities across Hawaii, modernizing widebody aircraft, and enhancing digital services.

By Laura Mitchell Jan 7, 2026 • 3 mins read

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Delta Opens Its First Non-Airport Lounge Inside Las Vegas’ Sphere

By Laura Mitchell Jan 7, 2026 • 3 mins read

Delta Air Lines has opened its first-ever non-airport lounge inside Sphere in Las Vegas, extending its Sky Club experience beyond the terminal and into live entertainment.

By Laura Mitchell Jan 6, 2026 • 2 mins read

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American Airlines Rolls Out Free High-Speed Wi-Fi Across Its Fleet

By Laura Mitchell Jan 6, 2026 • 2 mins read

American Airlines has begun introducing free inflight Wi-Fi for loyalty members, with most of its fleet expected to offer complimentary connectivity by spring 2026.

By Laura Mitchell Jan 6, 2026 • 3 mins read

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Ryanair Plans Major Route Cuts Across Europe in 2026 Amid Rising Costs

By Laura Mitchell Jan 6, 2026 • 3 mins read

Ryanair is set to cut millions of seats and withdraw from multiple European routes in 2026, citing rising airport fees, aviation taxes, and shifting operational priorities.

By Laura Mitchell Jan 5, 2026 • 3 mins read

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Aegean Airlines Returns to Normal Operations After Greece-Wide Air Traffic Disruption

By Laura Mitchell Jan 5, 2026 • 3 mins read

Aegean Airlines confirmed a return to normal operations on January 5, 2026, after a rare technical failure in Greece’s air traffic control system caused widespread flight cancellations and diversions.

By Christopher Lane Jan 5, 2026 • 3 mins read

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Caribbean Flights Resume After U.S. Airspace Curbs Trigger Widespread Airline Disruptions

By Christopher Lane Jan 5, 2026 • 3 mins read

U.S. airlines are working to restore Caribbean schedules after temporary airspace restrictions caused hundreds of cancellations and stranded tens of thousands of travelers during the peak holiday period.

By Laura Mitchell Dec 24, 2025 • 3 mins read

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Emirates Turns Its A380 Into Santa’s Sleigh in Festive Holiday Campaign

By Laura Mitchell Dec 24, 2025 • 3 mins read

Emirates has unveiled a festive holiday video reimagining its iconic Airbus A380 as Santa’s sleigh, blending CGI artistry, brand storytelling, and seasonal cheer in a campaign that quickly captured global attention.

By Laura Mitchell Dec 23, 2025 • 3 mins read

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Italy Fines Ryanair €255 Million Over Alleged Abuse of Market Power

By Laura Mitchell Dec 23, 2025 • 3 mins read

Italy’s competition authority has fined Ryanair €255 million, accusing the airline of abusing its dominant position by restricting how travel agencies sell and bundle its flights.

By Laura Mitchell Dec 22, 2025 • 3 mins read

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Southwest Airlines to Launch New Nonstop Flights Between Hilo and Las Vegas in 2026

By Laura Mitchell Dec 22, 2025 • 3 mins read

Southwest Airlines is expanding its Hawaii network with new nonstop flights between Hilo and Las Vegas, strengthening connections between the Big Island and the U.S. mainland starting in August 2026.

By Laura Mitchell Dec 22, 2025 • 3 mins read

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The World’s Most Delayed Airlines in 2025, According to New Flight Data

By Laura Mitchell Dec 22, 2025 • 3 mins read

A new global analysis reveals which airlines kept passengers waiting the longest in 2025, with delays adding up to years of lost time worldwide.

By Laura Mitchell Dec 21, 2025 • 2 mins read

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Delta Sets October Launch for First-Ever U.S.–Saudi Arabia Route to Riyadh

By Laura Mitchell Dec 21, 2025 • 2 mins read

Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop service between Atlanta and Riyadh this October, marking the first time a U.S. airline has operated a direct route to Saudi Arabia’s capital.

By Laura Mitchell Dec 19, 2025 • 3 mins read

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Volaris and Viva Aerobus Unveil Plan for Mega-Merger in Mexico

By Laura Mitchell Dec 19, 2025 • 3 mins read

Mexico’s two largest low-cost airlines plan to combine under a new holding structure, a move that could reshape the country’s aviation market if regulators approve.

By Laura Mitchell Dec 18, 2025 • 3 mins read

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American Airlines Accelerates Premium Cabin Strategy Ahead of 2026

By Laura Mitchell Dec 18, 2025 • 3 mins read

American Airlines is rolling out a major premium overhaul in 2026, expanding business-class suites, upgrading regional aircraft, and investing heavily in lounges to better compete for high-value travelers.