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Avios members could see weaker bonuses or worse redemptions if IAG loses a UK tax case over 20% VAT on issued points.
The shift would end more than a decade of Terminal 3 co-location with Virgin Atlantic, a split that CEO Ed Bastian called short-sighted.
Travellers can book 13 Viva flights as British Airways from 28 March 2027, connecting via Mexico City or Cancun on one ticket.
The DashPass and Instacart+ perks on Chase cards could be rewritten after DoorDash closes the Instacart deal at the end of 2027 or in the first half of 2028.
Volotea has asked a Barcelona court for protection to rework roughly 356 million euros of debt, and flights are still operating as scheduled.
Hyatt and Hilton both rolled out Select hotel brands in 2025, and Hyatt has opposed Hilton's mark at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
China Airlines CI75 from Taipei to Rome flew almost entirely over Russia on 25 October 2026 after Taiwan lifted a voluntary ban on Russian overflight.
Qatar Airways and WestJet, based in Calgary, have started to codeshare each other’s flights
American Airlines completed a $100 million investment in Azul and received about 7.9 percent of the Brazilian carrier's outstanding shares.
DOT ended its 2025 freeze on new Mexican airline routes from Mexico City on October 16, and Aeromexico says it could name new US cities as soon as next week
Deutsche Umwelthilfe won a March 2025 Cologne ruling that Lufthansa Green Fares misled consumers about offsets and extra fuel on their own flight.
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) and Far East Hospitality have signed an agreement that will see five brands, comprising 26 hotels in Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan, join GHA Discovery in early 2027
Passengers may get fewer meals and hotels from airlines after some unscheduled mechanical delays starting January 1, 2027.
Etihad Guest and Rapid Rewards members will earn and redeem on each other's eligible flights from Spring 2027.
Asiana members who link SKYPASS accounts will see miles transfer on December 17, 2026, and those miles remain a separate balance for up to 10 years.
Portugal selected Lufthansa Group over Air France-KLM for TAP Air Portugal, with closing not expected until early 2028.
Frequent flyers delayed overnight by unscheduled maintenance may have to pay for hotels and meals themselves after a rule takes effect October 19, 2026.
The Federal Reserve also ordered American Express to fix Bank Secrecy Act gaps, and cardholders who manufacture spend may face more reviews.
Qantas Frequent Flyer members can book Classic Flight Rewards on Air New Zealand-operated domestic flights only through 6 April 2027.
Cockpit and cabin-crew unions representing 36,000 members have called a walkout from October 17 to 21, 2026, over pension changes affecting Air France.
Alaska wants immunity to coordinate fares and schedules with American and its transatlantic and JAL partners, putting Seattle long-haul seats into those pools.
Alaska Air Group told investors it wants both carriers in oneworld's transatlantic and transpacific joint ventures, a step that still needs regulatory approval.
AAdvantage members can now earn miles on American-coded STARLUX flights from the West Coast to Taipei, though they still cannot redeem miles on the airline.
A codeshare with American Airlines begins September 30, but Starlux award redemptions using AAdvantage miles are not live and have no date.
Passengers may get fewer meal and hotel vouchers after unexpected mechanical delays under a DOT rule that takes effect October 19, 2026.
Both brands will keep flying independently until the deal closes, and the promised single loyalty offering has no structure or status rules yet.
Asiana leaves Star Alliance on December 16, 2026, and Aeroplan members can earn on the carrier only through October 15, 2026.
Passengers holding airBaltic tickets can keep those flights, and the airline is still accepting new reservations during the court case.
Existing tickets remain valid while the Latvian carrier restructures in US court, though the government does not plan to inject more cash.
Passengers ticketed on Asiana for 17 December 2026 or later will be moved onto Korean Air flight numbers as Asiana exits Star Alliance.
Germany and the UAE expanded their air-services agreement on 10 September 2026, allowing UAE carriers a fifth German city that is widely expected to be Berlin.
Passengers on London flights on 8 September 2026 faced 225 cancellations at Heathrow after a NATS software bug froze departures for nearly four hours.
Elite benefits and award space tied to Asiana will give way to Korean Air when the carriers become one airline on December 17, 2026.
Holders of Jakarta tickets face cancellations and little remaining space after Singapore Airlines took most of the week's inventory down on 6 September 2026.
Singapore Airlines cancelled SQ950 and its other Singapore to Jakarta flights on Sunday after the CGK closure was extended to 1:30 p.m. local time.
Japan Airlines bought an undisclosed stake in Hanjin KAL, Korean Air's parent, which is its first investment in a foreign airline.
Qantas will replace its 485-seat A380s with 238-seat A350-1000s, dropping economy seats by about 60 percent.
An American 777 captain spent weeks on the 777X at Boeing training in England and later flew a segment from Spokane to Boeing Field.
One Mile at a Time argues that Kirby's comments are still about consolidation that would reduce competition among U.S. majors and make it easier to keep fares high.
Connecting passengers at Chicago O'Hare will not get airside international to domestic transfers until 2034, even after Concourse D opens.
Etihad Airways apologized and changed its inflight scripts after a Mandarin announcement called Taiwan part of China on a flight from Abu Dhabi to Taipei.
The Eleventh Circuit dismissed the Department of Transportation's 2024 order, keeping the 2016 Delta and Aeromexico joint venture in force.
American Express Centurion Lounges and Capital One Lounges scored 771 apiece in JD Power's 2026 U.S. airport lounge study of 2,991 travelers.
United passengers at Dulles will get 14 new Concourse E gates before the end of the year while connecting passengers keep using the mobile lounges until 2034.
Lufthansa passengers into Munich may see an A380 out of service after LH459 from San Francisco struck runway 26L lights on 17 August 2026 and damaged tires.
On August 12, 2026, two American Eagle AA5083 flights between Philadelphia and Providence were airborne together with the same Bluestreak callsign.
No injuries were reported when a Vietnam Airlines 787 overran runway 26L in Munich on 15 August 2026 and returned after 90 minutes with shredded tires.
A delayed AA2482 from Chicago and the AA2482 to Chicago both used the American 2482 callsign on one Phoenix frequency on August 13, 2026.
Latvia's AirBaltic plans to reduce its Airbus A220 fleet from 54 to 36 aircraft by year-end due to financial losses and a lack of state liquidity, raising concerns about future operations
Frequent flyers at Tampa, Charleston and Des Moines may see contractor checkpoints from 2027 with no enrollment required.
Frequent Delta flyers should expect slower recovery from weather or operational breakdowns until a new contract changes the trip pickup system.
Travellers using airBaltic or connecting through Latvia should expect fewer expansion routes and a tighter set of frequencies by the end of 2026.
After walkouts grounded Lufthansa for about a week this spring, the airline and its pilots' union agreed to settle disputes through negotiation and arbitration.
The captain of Air India AI2379 tested positive for marijuana after a 300 foot drop that injured 13 passengers and 4 crew on 4 August 2026.
India's civil aviation ministry summoned Air India CEO Campbell Wilson after 17 passengers and cabin crew were injured on a Phuket to Delhi flight.
Frequent flyer program integration remains unresolved even as the combined airline is set to launch on December 17, 2026.
Air Canada announced on August 11, 2026 that Blackstone and La Caisse will buy a 25% stake in Aeroplan for $2.5 billion and that members will see no changes.
A Jetstar A320 and a towed Qatar 777 braked hard on intersecting taxiways at Sydney Airport around 7 a.m. on 9 August 2026, delaying more than 150 flights.
China fined Trip.com $770 million after the company used a hotel booking share above 50 percent to impose exclusive deals on hotels.
Southwest passengers at Reagan National would get a new Terminal 1 concourse with 9 gates that could open as soon as 2031 at an estimated cost of $835 million.
A 32 year old man was still inside a JetBlue jet at Fort Lauderdale as it was towed toward the terminal at 4:25 a.m. Sunday, costing the airline about $2,400.
United Airlines is accelerating its $22.5 billion redevelopment of Washington Dulles (IAD), adding 5 million square feet of terminal space and new concourses to support 24% seat growth
Tewolde Gebremariam, the 61 year old former Ethiopian Airlines chief, will succeed Campbell Wilson as Air India CEO after a global search.
A Silk Way West cargo 747-8 from Mexico City to Houston was sent to Dallas Fort Worth on August 4, 2026 after controllers declared an emergency for low fuel.
The FAA has issued an amended type certificate for the Boeing 737 MAX 7, the smallest variant of the MAX family. This certification clears the way for Boeing to begin deliveries to its primary customer, Southwest Airlines, which has 269 of the aircraft on order
WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have reached a tentative agreement, ending the flight attendant strike. Operations are gradually resuming, though full recovery is expected to take several days
WestJet's flight attendants are on strike, cancelling flights for 250,000+ guests. The airline published its wage offer, including retroactive pay and duty premiums, in an effort to reach a new agreement
Norse Atlantic Airways is seeking a sale, merger, or partnership after IndiGo terminated its aircraft leasing agreement. The airline will regain five Boeing 787s by November 1, 2026, and is exploring ACMI opportunities and winter route deployments
WestJet grounded its fleet overnight after flight attendants walked off the job over pay disputes. All WestJet-operated flights are canceled through Aug. 4, with fee waivers for changes or cancellations
WestJet canceled 309 flights across Friday and Saturday due to a flight attendant strike, citing the need to maintain network integrity and control operations
WestJet is parking Boeing 737 aircraft and canceling flights ahead of a potential midnight cabin crew strike, ensuring crews and planes return to base
Two Delta aircraft had a close call at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after an air traffic controller issued a sharp right turn to a departing plane, putting it on a collision course with an arriving plane performing a go-around
WestJet's 4,400+ flight attendants have issued a 72-hour strike notice, with a potential work stoppage beginning at midnight on August 2, 2026. The airline has issued flexible rebooking and refund policies for travel between July 30 and August 4
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group have submitted binding bids for a 44.5% to 49.9% stake in TAP Portugal, with the Portuguese government aiming to finalize the sale by September
Viasat's new F2 satellite enters service in August 2026, doubling network capacity and improving Wi-Fi reliability for American, Delta, and JetBlue passengers
JetBlue is exploring a move from its modern Terminal B to the 1940s-era Marine Air Terminal at LaGuardia Airport to leverage lower costs from newly acquired Spirit Airlines slots, pending Port Authority approval
A man sneaked onto an Austrian Airlines Embraer E190 at Košice Airport, Slovakia, causing a ~2-hour delay for the Vienna flight after crew discovered him sleeping in the cabin
United CEO Scott Kirby contacted Delta CEO Ed Bastian to probe a potential merger, following a previous proposal to merge with American Airlines
A Kenmore Air de Havilland DHC-3 Otter crashed near Sucia Island, Washington, while attempting an emergency landing on July 23, 2026. All 11 people onboard were rescued, with one in critical condition
Delta's Pacific capacity growth (8%) outpaced yield growth (7%) in Q2 2026, contrasting with United's stronger yield performance. United's CCO noted new Delta competition on LA-HKG is struggling to fill planes
American Airlines flight AA108 from Boston to London diverted to New York due to a gear issue, and its replacement aircraft subsequently diverted to Boston due to an engine problem, leaving passengers back at the origin
A Kalitta Air Boeing 777-300ER operating from Brussels suffered a dramatic tail strike during a go-around at Cincinnati on July 19, 2026, before landing safely after a second approach. The FAA has launched an investigation
American Airlines reported an 88% year-over-year profit drop in Q2 2026, earning just $71 million. The carrier updated its full-year guidance to -$0.65 to $0.65 per share, making a 2026 profit unlikely
BermudAir has disclosed an order for up to 20 Airbus A220-300 aircraft by 2030, marking a significant fleet expansion from its current four Embraer jets
An Icelandair captain's unauthorized low-level flyover of his hometown during his final flight resulted in the captain losing his license for two years and the first officer losing theirs for one year
United Airlines is terminating senior flight attendants who are selling their lucrative trips to junior colleagues for cash, a practice known as trip trading. The union AFA-CWA reports a significant increase in these terminations and is pushing back on the cases
Emirates President Tim Clark confirms the airline will not take delivery of the first 10 Boeing 777X airframes, citing significant design modifications and a seven-year delay. Emirates expects its first 777X in Q2 2027
Two SWISS A220 pilots were suspended after flight attendants reported them for excessive drinking during a Geneva layover in May 2026, just before their scheduled departure
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom details a strategy to close the profitability gap with Delta and United, focusing on premium growth, 787-8 cabin retrofits, a new DFW Admirals Club, and a new widebody order
An Israir Airbus A320 was damaged by a tug at London Luton Airport, marking the third such incident in under a year. Israeli authorities suspect foul play and are calling for a UK investigation
Philippine Airlines has signed an MoU with Boeing for up to 20 787-10 Dreamliners, including 15 firm orders and 5 options, with deliveries expected between 2031 and 2034
Qantas International pilots begin a protected-action ballot on July 27, 2026, regarding a potential strike over pay and work-life balance
The FAA is allowing Boeing to consistently issue airworthiness certificates for new 737 MAX and 787 aircraft, ending a period of alternating-week self-certification that began in late September 2025
Accor's board hired a law firm to investigate CEO Sébastien Bazin following a whistleblower report alleging conflicts of interest and a romantic relationship with a senior appointee
An Air Europa Boeing 787-9 and an Iberia Airbus A321XLR flew at the same cruising altitude on the same airway in opposite directions over the Atlantic, triggering a TCAS resolution advisory on July 10, 2026
United Airlines reports that a new FAA approach could increase landing rates at SFO within 2-3 weeks, offering relief from a 60% surge in delays caused by runway construction and side-by-side landing bans
A 44-year-old ANA captain was sentenced to 1 year and 8 months in prison for indecent assault on a female flight attendant in 2023. ANA kept him on duty during the trial despite his admission of guilt
On July 8, 2026, a Hawker 800XP from Teterboro flew into the path of a United 787 approaching Newark, triggering a TCAS RA due to pilot-ATC miscommunication
The DHS is launching 'ICE Air,' a government-owned but contractor-operated deportation fleet, with a target launch by July 2027. The initial fleet includes six Boeing 737-700s and two Gulfstream G650ERs
The Trump administration subpoenaed four journalists after NYT reported that safety concerns with the new Qatar-gifted Boeing 747-8 led to the use of older aircraft for a return flight from Turkey