Akasa Air Operates First Flight from New Guwahati Airport Terminal
Akasa Air operated the inaugural flight from Guwahati's new terminal on Feb 22, 2026, marking a key milestone for Northeast India's aviation capacity.
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Southwest Airlines Faces Backlash Over New Assigned Seating Policy
Southwest Airlines faces customer backlash after ending its iconic open seating policy on Jan. 27, a strategic shift aimed at attracting new flyers.
Feb 22, 20264 min
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SpiceJet Targets 60-Aircraft Fleet Amid Indian Market Share Gains
SpiceJet plans to expand its fleet to 60 aircraft using wet/damp leases and reactivating planes to build on recent domestic market share gains in India.
Feb 21, 20264 min
AIRLINES
Lufthansa Retires Iconic LH1 Flight Number for Summer 2026 Schedule
Lufthansa is retiring its iconic LH1 flight number for the Hamburg-Frankfurt route, renumbering it to LH33 as part of its 2026 summer schedule.
Feb 20, 20264 min
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Southwest Seating Rule Explained by Weight & Balance Safety Regulations
A Southwest passenger's complaint over a strict seating rule on a half-empty flight highlights critical FAA weight and balance safety regulations.
Feb 20, 20264 min
SAFETY
IndiGo Extends Central Asia Flight Cancellations Amidst Airspace Concerns
IndiGo has extended flight cancellations to Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku, and Tashkent until March 28 due to ongoing regional tensions over Iranian airspace.
Feb 17, 20262 min
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Airlines face refueling ban in Cuba as energy crisis impacts flight operations.
Cuban aviation officials warned airlines they can no longer refuel on the island; the shortage stems from a deepening energy crisis and US sanctions.
Feb 10, 20263 min
AIRLINES
Airbus Hits Star Jet Milestone to Extend Lead Over Boeing
Airbus reached a major milestone in its Star Jet program; the achievement boosts fuel efficiency and delivery reliability to widen the gap over Boeing.
Feb 10, 20263 min
MANUFACTURING
China's Spring Festival Travel Rush Tests Capacity with Record 95 Million Air Passengers
China's CAAC forecasts a record 95 million air passenger trips during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush, pushing airlines like Air China to boost capacity 10%.
Feb 8, 20263 min
SAFETY
India's CCI Orders Probe Into IndiGo Dominance After Mass Flight Cancellations.
CCI ordered a probe against IndiGo for prima facie abuse of dominant position following December 2025 mass flight cancellations that impacted over 982,000 passengers.
Feb 5, 20263 min
REGULATORY
What Unhinged Passenger Behavior Do Flight Attendants See Most Often?
Unruly passenger incidents remain a significant challenge for global aviation, prompting major airlines and regulators like the FAA to increase fines and safety protocols.
Feb 3, 20263 min
AIRLINES
Why American Airlines is Paying Crew After Winter Storm Fern Stranded Thousands.
American Airlines is compensating flight attendants stranded by Winter Storm Fern, which the carrier called its largest weather-related disruption in history.
Feb 3, 20263 min
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Why is United Airlines upgrading its core reservation system, Shares, this week?
United Airlines is taking its core Shares reservation system offline early Wednesday, February 4, for a major technology upgrade, affecting booking and check-in services.
Feb 3, 20263 min
TECHNOLOGY
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
AIRLINES
The End of an Era: How Southwest Airlines' Assigned Seats Change Dallas Love Field Flying
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.
Jan 28, 20264 min
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Why Did Winter Storm Fern Force Thousands of US Flight Cancellations?
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.
Jan 27, 20263 min
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How Winter Storm Recovery Efforts Are Reshaping US Flight Chaos and Airline Operations
Massive winter storm recovery efforts are underway across the US, causing widespread flight chaos and operational disruptions for major airlines and airports.
Jan 27, 20262 min
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Aer Lingus Halts Manchester Transatlantic Sales; Base Closure Looms
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.
Jan 27, 20262 min
AIRLINES
Did the US Winter Storm Cause the Worst Air Travel Meltdown Since COVID-19?
A massive US winter storm triggered the highest single-day flight cancellation event since the pandemic, scrapping over 10,300 flights on Sunday.
Jan 26, 20263 min
AIRLINES
Why Did a Winter Storm Force 11,000+ U.S. Flight Cancellations and Airport Closures?
U.S. commercial aviation faced its worst single-day disruption since the pandemic, with over 11,000 flights canceled Sunday due to Winter Storm Fern and widespread airport closures.
Jan 26, 20263 min
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