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Southwest Expands Touchless ID to More U.S. Airports

By Yuliya Karotkaya Nov 19, 2025 • 1 min read

Southwest Airlines is rolling out TSA PreCheck Touchless ID to more major airports, giving eligible travelers a faster, passport-verified identity check at security.

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Emirates Places Order for 65 Additional Boeing 777-9 Jets

By Yuliya Karotkaya Nov 17, 2025 • 1 min read

Emirates has expanded its Boeing order book with 65 more 777-9 widebodies, bringing its total 777X commitment to 270 aircraft through 2038.

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Emirates Launches World’s Largest Starlink-Enabled Wide-Body Fleet

By Yuliya Karotkaya Nov 17, 2025 • 1 min read

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.

By Laura Mitchell Nov 17, 2025 • 3 mins read

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Portugal Warns Ryanair Against Rejecting Paper Boarding Passes During Digital Transition

By Laura Mitchell Nov 17, 2025 • 3 mins read

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.

By Christopher Lane Nov 15, 2025 • 3 mins read

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FAA Halves Flight Cuts as US Shutdown Ends and Airlines Begin Recovery

By Christopher Lane Nov 15, 2025 • 3 mins read

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.

By Eleanor Price Nov 13, 2025 • 3 mins read

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Hyatt Opens New Hyatt Place Cancun Airport, Expanding Options for Travelers to Quintana Roo

By Eleanor Price Nov 13, 2025 • 3 mins read

Hyatt has opened the new Hyatt Place Cancun Airport, offering travelers seamless access to Cancun International Airport, downtown attractions, and the Tren Maya station.

By Laura Mitchell Nov 12, 2025 • 3 mins read

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Ryanair Becomes First Major Airline to Go Fully Paperless with Digital Boarding Passes

By Laura Mitchell Nov 12, 2025 • 3 mins read

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.

By Laura Mitchell Nov 12, 2025 • 3 mins read

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Air France Strengthens European Network, Enhancing Options for North American Travelers

By Laura Mitchell Nov 12, 2025 • 3 mins read

Air France is expanding its European winter network, offering North American travelers more frequent connections and improved access to destinations across the continent.

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Southwest Airlines Launches Interline Partnership with Philippine Airlines

By Yuliya Karotkaya Nov 5, 2025 • 1 min read

Southwest Airlines has launched an interline partnership with Philippine Airlines, expanding its transpacific connectivity through major U.S. gateways.

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Cathay Pacific to Buy Back Qatar Airways’ 9.6% Stake

By Yuliya Karotkaya Nov 5, 2025 • 1 min read

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.

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Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Introduce New Surfboard Policy for Travelers

By Yuliya Karotkaya Nov 5, 2025 • 1 min read

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines have unveiled a new, traveler-friendly surfboard policy that allows multiple boards in one bag with no special item fees.

By Marcus Bennett Nov 4, 2025 • 3 mins read

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United Airlines Launches MileagePlus Debit Card: Earn Miles by Spending and Saving

By Marcus Bennett Nov 4, 2025 • 3 mins read

United Airlines has unveiled the MileagePlus Debit Rewards Card, allowing customers to earn miles not just for spending on travel but also for saving in a linked account, opening a new chapter in airline loyalty.

By Laura Mitchell Nov 4, 2025 • 3 mins read

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U.S. Flight Chaos Deepens as Government Shutdown Grounds Air Travel

By Laura Mitchell Nov 4, 2025 • 3 mins read

The U.S. aviation system faces massive delays and cancellations as the government shutdown drags into its second month, leaving air traffic controllers and TSA staff unpaid.

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U.S. Travel Association Warns of Thanksgiving Travel Disruptions Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

By Yuliya Karotkaya Nov 3, 2025 • 1 min read

The U.S. Travel Association warns of major Thanksgiving travel chaos as the ongoing government shutdown strains air traffic control, TSA staffing, and flight schedules.

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Southwest Airlines Sparks Backlash With New Pistachio Snack Policy

By Yuliya Karotkaya Nov 3, 2025 • 1 min read

Southwest Airlines is facing criticism for reintroducing tree nuts to its in-flight service, with allergy advocates warning of serious health risks as pistachios join the menu in 2026.