This Week

Recent developments from the past 7 days

Is Porto Next for American Airlines as Philadelphia and Boston Compete?

American Airlines is reportedly planning a new transatlantic route to Porto, Portugal, likely from its Philadelphia hub, to bypass capacity constraints at Lisbon Airport, with Boston

Yesterday3 min
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Is Porto Next for American Airlines as Philadelphia and Boston Compete?
AIRLINES

How Network Rail Closures Will Boost UK Flights During New Year Travel Chaos

Network Rail engineering work has triggered New Year travel chaos, forcing passengers onto UK domestic flights and road routes as key stations close.

Yesterday3 min
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How Network Rail Closures Will Boost UK Flights During New Year Travel Chaos
AIRLINES

Did Garuda Indonesia Pilot Follow SOP During Severe Jakarta-Sydney Turbulence?

Garuda Indonesia confirmed the pilot of flight GA 712 from Jakarta to Sydney adhered to all SOPs after severe turbulence caused minor injuries to two cabin crew.

Yesterday3 min
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Did Garuda Indonesia Pilot Follow SOP During Severe Jakarta-Sydney Turbulence?
SAFETY

How Will Flying Change in 2026? Premium Seats, Mergers, and New Rules

Air travelers in 2026 will see major shifts with widespread premium cabin rollouts, significant airline mergers like Korean Air-Asiana, and new EU ETIAS travel rules.

Yesterday4 min
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How Will Flying Change in 2026? Premium Seats, Mergers, and New Rules
BUSINESS

Will American Airlines' New Electronic Gates Speed Up Boarding at DFW?

American Airlines is piloting electronic boarding gates on select mainline domestic flights at DFW Airport to enhance the passenger experience and operational efficiency.

Yesterday2 min
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Will American Airlines' New Electronic Gates Speed Up Boarding at DFW?
TECHNOLOGY

Viral Airplane Sleeping Trend Spurs Deadly Blood Clot Safety Warnings

Viral TikTok airplane sleeping trend, where passengers secure their legs with a seatbelt, has sparked deep vein thrombosis warnings from medical experts.

Yesterday3 min
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Viral Airplane Sleeping Trend Spurs Deadly Blood Clot Safety Warnings
SAFETY

Can Cambodia's Techo International Airport Become Southeast Asia's Next Regional Hub?

Techo International Airport (KTI) opened in September 2025, but its goal to become a regional hub depends on Air Cambodia's fleet expansion and new aviation laws.

Yesterday3 min
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Can Cambodia's Techo International Airport Become Southeast Asia's Next Regional Hub?
AIRPORTS

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Warns Airlines of Tougher Sanctions Post-Holidays

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) warned airlines of tougher sanctions after the holiday season for violating passenger protection rules, citing a balanced approach to avoid

Yesterday3 min
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Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Warns Airlines of Tougher Sanctions Post-Holidays
REGULATORY

India Approves Three New Airlines to Boost Competition After IndiGo Crisis

India's Civil Aviation Minister approved three new airlines—Shankh Air, Al Hind Air, and FlyExpress—to increase domestic market competition following widespread IndiGo flight

Yesterday3 min
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India Approves Three New Airlines to Boost Competition After IndiGo Crisis
AIRLINES

Why Do Airline Computer Systems Fail? Lessons from Recent IT System Failures.

Alaska Airlines' recent grounding due to an IT failure highlights the industry's struggle with fragile, complex airline computer systems that cause massive operational disruptions.

Yesterday4 min
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Why Do Airline Computer Systems Fail? Lessons from Recent IT System Failures.
TECHNOLOGY

Navi Mumbai International Airport Begins Commercial Flights, Easing Mumbai Congestion

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) began commercial operations on December 25 with IndiGo's first arrival, immediately expanding Mumbai’s critical aviation capacity.

Yesterday2 min
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Navi Mumbai International Airport Begins Commercial Flights, Easing Mumbai Congestion
AIRPORTS

Canada's New Air Passenger Rights: Why Regulatory Reform is Stuck on Tarmac

Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) is grappling with an 85,000-case complaint backlog as new Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR) remain stalled in the federal approval

Yesterday4 min
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Canada's New Air Passenger Rights: Why Regulatory Reform is Stuck on Tarmac
REGULATORY

Why SIA and Asian Carriers Canceled New York Flights Amid Snowstorm Chaos

Singapore Airlines and other Asian carriers canceled multiple flights to New York's JFK and Newark airports as a US National Weather Service winter storm warning caused widespread

Yesterday2 min
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Why SIA and Asian Carriers Canceled New York Flights Amid Snowstorm Chaos
AIRLINES

Navi Mumbai Airport's Maiden Flight Carried Workers, Signaling New Era for Indian Aviation

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) began commercial flight operations on December 25, with construction workers on the maiden flight, marking a critical expansion of Mumbai's

Yesterday3 min
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Navi Mumbai Airport's Maiden Flight Carried Workers, Signaling New Era for Indian Aviation
AIRPORTS

Why Lufthansa Flight LH 0722 Diverted to Almaty After Passenger Death.

Lufthansa flight LH 0722 from Munich to Beijing made an emergency landing in Almaty after a passenger died from suspected acute heart failure.

Yesterday3 min
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Why Lufthansa Flight LH 0722 Diverted to Almaty After Passenger Death.
SAFETY

Pakistan International Airlines Privatization: Is This PIA's Air India Moment?

Pakistan International Airlines' 75% stake was sold to the Arif Habib Consortium for $482 million, marking a major privatization and reform push.

Yesterday3 min
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Pakistan International Airlines Privatization: Is This PIA's Air India Moment?
BUSINESS

Why the Hanoi-HCMC Route Remains the World's Fourth Busiest Flight Path

The Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City route secured its position as the world's fourth busiest flight path in 2025 with 11.07 million seats, marking a 4% capacity increase.

Yesterday3 min
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Why the Hanoi-HCMC Route Remains the World's Fourth Busiest Flight Path
AIRPORTS

Who is Mohammed Haris T, the owner of Al Hind Air, India's new airline?

India's Civil Aviation Ministry granted an NOC to new carrier Al Hind Air, promoted by Kerala-based Alhind Group Chairman Mohammed Haris T, to boost competition.

Yesterday4 min
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Who is Mohammed Haris T, the owner of Al Hind Air, India's new airline?
AIRLINES

Air India Delights Passengers with Personalized Gifts at Bengaluru Airport?

Air India created a viral airline customer experience campaign by surprising arriving passengers at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport with personalised Christmas gifts

Yesterday2 min
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Air India Delights Passengers with Personalized Gifts at Bengaluru Airport?
AIRLINES

AZAL Embraer 190 Crash: Interim Report Rules Out Internal Explosion

Kazakhstan's interim report on the AZAL Embraer 190-100 IGW crash ruled out an internal explosion, confirming damage was linked to a weapons system.

Yesterday2 min
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AZAL Embraer 190 Crash: Interim Report Rules Out Internal Explosion
SAFETY