Why QantasLink is Adding Embraer E190s and Upgrading Airbus A320s
QantasLink is investing in a multi-million-dollar regional fleet upgrade, adding three Embraer E190s to replace Fokker 100s by late 2026.
Feb 1, 20262 min
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Air India Relaunches Shanghai-New Delhi Flights After Six Years; What Does It Mean for Bilateral Travel?
Air India has relaunched direct Shanghai-New Delhi flights using a Boeing 787-8 after a six-year gap, significantly boosting India-China bilateral air connectivity.
Feb 1, 20262 min
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Air India Resumes Delhi-Shanghai Route After Six Years With Boeing 787-8
Air India relaunched its non-stop Delhi-Shanghai route after a nearly six-year hiatus, using a Boeing 787-8 to boost India-China trade and people-to-people links.
Feb 1, 20263 min
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Lufthansa's Airbus A380 gets a new business class with all-aisle access by April
Lufthansa is upgrading its Airbus A380 business class fleet to a modern 1-2-1 layout with direct aisle access; the first retrofitted jet enters service by April 2026.
Feb 1, 20263 min
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Turkish Airlines Economy Class Food Surprises on Boeing 787 Long-Haul.
Turkish Airlines, Skytrax's Best Airline in Europe, offers a surprising long-haul economy experience on its Boeing 787; the in-flight meal service is a key highlight.
Feb 1, 20262 min
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How Alaska Airlines' $200M Training Hub Accelerates Hawaiian Integration
Alaska Airlines opened its $200M Global Training Center in Renton, WA, centralizing pilot and flight attendant training to accelerate the Hawaiian Airlines integration.
Feb 1, 20262 min
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Etihad Airways Launches Nonstop Abu Dhabi-Calgary Flights: What is the Impact?
Etihad Airways will launch the first-ever nonstop Abu Dhabi-Calgary service on November 3, 2026, using a Boeing 787-9, creating a direct link to Western Canada.
Feb 1, 20262 min
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Canadian Carrier Porter Airlines Unlocks Direct Access to Downtown Toronto from Nashville
Porter Airlines will launch daily nonstop service from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport (YTZ) starting May 11, 2026.
Feb 1, 20263 min
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Why is Lufthansa Installing New Business Class Seats on the Airbus A380?
Lufthansa begins its Airbus A380 cabin retrofit with Thompson Vantage XL seats, introducing a 1-2-1 layout and direct aisle access for all passengers by April 2026.
Feb 1, 20263 min
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Did South African Airways' 737 Flyover Defy Johannesburg's Inclement Weather?
South African Airways' pre-match Boeing 737 flyover preceded a lightning delay at Wanderers Stadium, underscoring critical aviation safety protocols amid Johannesburg's severe weather.
Feb 1, 20263 min
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American Airlines Captain Reveals Most Disturbing Cockpit Sighting
American Airlines Captain Steve revealed that unauthorized drones flying near his commercial aircraft were the most disturbing sight he has encountered in the cockpit.
Feb 1, 20263 min
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American Airlines Captain Reveals Most Disturbing Cockpit Sighting: Unauthorized Drones
American Airlines Captain Steve revealed his most disturbing cockpit sighting was unauthorized drones, a growing threat supported by over 2,000 airport sightings since 2021.
Feb 1, 20263 min
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Lufthansa Airbus A380 Fleet to Get New Business Class with Direct Aisle Access.
Lufthansa is initiating a major fleet modernization by retrofitting its eight Airbus A380-800 aircraft with a new Business Class cabin starting February 2026, offering direct aisle access.
Feb 1, 20262 min
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American Airlines' 0.3% Profit Sharing Sparks Anger Amid Winter Storm Fern Crisis.
American Airlines announced a minimal 0.3% profit-sharing payout, igniting anger among frontline staff who faced severe operational challenges during Winter Storm Fern.
Jan 28, 20263 min
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Lufthansa Must Pay €28k to Malta Agencies After Pilot Strike Strands 31 Flyers
Lufthansa must pay over €28,000 to two Malta agencies after a pilot strike stranded 31 passengers at Hamburg, highlighting airline liability.
Jan 28, 20263 min
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Virgin Australia Unlocks Canberra's First Direct Bali Route on Boeing 737-800
Virgin Australia will launch its first-ever international service from Canberra to Denpasar (Bali) on June 22, 2026, using a Boeing 737-800, adding over 40,000 annual seats.
Jan 28, 20263 min
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Why Are Major Airlines Paying Millions After Initially Denying Passenger Claims?
Major airlines, including British Airways and Ryanair, paid nearly £11 million in compensation after initial claim rejections were escalated to the CAA.
Jan 28, 20264 min
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IndiGo Grounds Central Asia Flights as Iranian Airspace Risk Strains A320neo Range
IndiGo cancelled all flights to four Central Asian cities until February 11 due to the high risk of avoiding Iranian airspace, which exceeds the Airbus A320neo's operational range.
Jan 28, 20263 min
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American Airlines Shares Tumble After Q4 Miss and Storm Impact
American Airlines Group (AAL) shares fell 7.00% on January 27 after a Q4 earnings miss and management's forecast of a $175 million Q1 storm impact.
Jan 28, 20263 min
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Air India CEO Hints at More Boeing 787 Orders Amid Fleet Transformation Push
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson hinted at additional Boeing 787 Dreamliner orders as the first custom-made 787-9 enters service on the Mumbai-Frankfurt route, marking a key step in the airline's long-haul fleet overhaul.
Jan 28, 20263 min
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