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.
Hyatt has opened the new Hyatt Place Cancun Airport, offering travelers seamless access to Cancun International Airport, downtown attractions, and the Tren Maya station.
Ryanair has officially eliminated paper boarding passes, requiring all passengers to use digital passes via its app – a move hailed as faster and greener but raising accessibility concerns.
Air France is expanding its European winter network, offering North American travelers more frequent connections and improved access to destinations across the continent.
Southwest Airlines has launched an interline partnership with Philippine Airlines, expanding its transpacific connectivity through major U.S. gateways.
Cathay Pacific will repurchase the 9.6% stake held by Qatar Airways for $896.5 million, signaling renewed confidence in Hong Kong’s aviation recovery.