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UPS permanently retired its McDonnell Douglas MD-11 fleet after the fatal Louisville crash, incurring a $137M charge and accelerating fleet modernization.
Southwest Airlines officially ended its 50-year open seating policy on January 27, 2026, launching assigned seats and a new boarding process that drew mixed passenger reactions at Dallas Love Field.
Emirates and Air Peace activated an interline agreement, expanding West and Central Africa's connectivity to Dubai and three London airports with single-ticket convenience.
Delta Air Lines ordered 31 Airbus A330-900 and A350-900 widebody jets, with deliveries starting in 2029, to fuel international growth and its premium-focused fleet renewal strategy.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines suspended all flights to, from, and via Dubai until further notice, citing rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region.
Winter Storm Fern triggered the largest US air travel disruption since 2020, forcing over 12,500 flight cancellations and causing American Airlines to forecast a Q1 financial loss.
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Massive winter storm recovery efforts are underway across the US, causing widespread flight chaos and operational disruptions for major airlines and airports.
Winter Storm Fern caused the most severe single-day disruption since the pandemic, forcing over 10,000 US flight cancellations on Sunday, January 25.
Aer Lingus is ending transatlantic ticket sales from its Manchester base after March 31, 2026, signaling a likely closure that affects routes to New York, Orlando, and Barbados.
IndiGo has cancelled all flights to Tbilisi, Almaty, Tashkent, and Baku until January 28, citing the need to avoid Iranian airspace due to regional tensions.
Southwest Airlines is changing its open seating model to assigned seats based on fare class and loyalty, while also updating its extra room policy.
US airlines faced the worst operational day since 2020 as Winter Storm Fern forced over 11,000 flight cancellations and widespread delays across major hubs.
US airlines canceled over 11,000 flights Sunday due to Winter Storm Fern, marking a historic single-day disruption that crippled major hubs like DFW and LGA.
IndiGo cancelled flights to Tbilisi, Almaty, Tashkent, and Baku until January 28 after avoiding Iranian airspace; the A320neo fleet lacked the range for detours.
US airlines and major hubs faced massive disruption from Winter Storm Fern; over 12,000 flights were canceled, crippling operations and stranding passengers.
The historic North American winter storm grounded over 19,000 US flights, causing major commercial aviation disruption and contributing to up to 49 fatalities.
JetBlue, United, and American Airlines are significantly increasing capacity between New England and the Bay Area for Super Bowl LX, with United using special Boston-themed flight numbers.
Southwest Airlines ends its open-seating policy for assigned seats; plus-size passengers must now pre-purchase extra tickets for guaranteed space.
Southwest Airlines has officially switched to an assigned seating model on all flights, ending its 50-year open seating policy following an activist takeover.
