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Saudia is launching new lie-flat business class routes to Europe and the Maldives.
Saudia receives first A321XLR, launching lie-flat business class to Madrid and Male

Saudia receives first A321XLR, launching lie-flat business class to Madrid and Male

May 25, 2026
Hong Kong Airport's Terminal 2 is opening for departures, affecting 15 airlines.
Hong Kong Airport Terminal 2 opens for departures, 15 airlines relocate check-in

Hong Kong Airport Terminal 2 opens for departures, 15 airlines relocate check-in

May 25, 2026
New Maldives visas for remote workers and creators
New Maldives visas for remote workers and creators

New Maldives visas for remote workers and creators

May 25, 2026
British Airways denies boarding to 13-year-old with Tourette’s after ‘bomb’ tic
British Airways denied a 13-year-old with Tourette's boarding after he shouted "bomb."
British Airways denies boarding to 13-year-old with Tourette’s after ‘bomb’ tic

British Airways denies boarding to 13-year-old with Tourette’s after ‘bomb’ tic

British Airways denied boarding to Mason Entwistle, a 13-year-old with Tourette's syndrome, at London Gatwick after he involuntarily shouted "bomb" at the gate — despite…
May 25, 2026
New York to Bengaluru for $635 round-trip — 54% below standard Gulf Air fares
Fare drop alert: US → Bengaluru $635 RT in September. Regular fare $1,400. Won't last long.
New York to Bengaluru for $635 round-trip — 54% below standard Gulf Air fares

New York to Bengaluru for $635 round-trip — 54% below standard Gulf Air fares

New York to Bengaluru for $635 round-trip. The normal fare on this route is $1,400. That's a $765 gap on Gulf Air in September 2026.…
May 25, 2026
San Francisco International Airport seeks private terminal operator, bypassing main terminal
SFO is getting a private terminal, letting you bypass the main building entirely.
San Francisco International Airport seeks private terminal operator, bypassing main terminal

San Francisco International Airport seeks private terminal operator, bypassing main terminal

San Francisco International Airport has issued a Private Terminal Ground Lease RFP, seeking an experienced operator to build and run a PS-style private terminal at…
May 25, 2026
Batik Air launches Kuala Lumpur–Dili route in 2026
Batik Air launches Kuala Lumpur–Dili route in 2026
Batik Air launches Kuala Lumpur–Dili route in 2026

Batik Air launches Kuala Lumpur–Dili route in 2026

Batik Air is launching new scheduled service between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Dili (DIL) in 2026, significantly enhancing connectivity to East Timor. This new route…
May 24, 2026
Berjaya Air is launching the world's first all-business class turboprop with just 26 seats.
Berjaya Air takes delivery of world’s first all-business class ATR 72-600, 26 seats

Berjaya Air takes delivery of world’s first all-business class ATR 72-600, 26 seats

Berjaya Air has taken delivery of the world's first ATR 72-600 fitted with ATR's HighLine all-business-class cabin — a 26-seat,…
May 24, 2026
Anomaly detected: Asia → Dubai $426 RT in July. Normal fare $1,000. Won't last long.
Kuala Lumpur to Dubai for $426 round-trip — 57% below standard FitsAir fares

Kuala Lumpur to Dubai for $426 round-trip — 57% below standard FitsAir fares

Kuala Lumpur to Dubai for $426 round-trip. The normal fare on this route is $1,000. That's a 57% drop —…
May 24, 2026
Thailand cracks down on overstayers starting May 2026
Thailand cracks down on overstayers starting May 2026

Thailand cracks down on overstayers starting May 2026

Thailand is intensifying a nationwide crackdown on foreign visitors who overstay their visas, work illegally, or breach rental rules in…
May 24, 2026
Uber argues widow’s account blocks lawsuit after fatal Chicago Midway crash
Uber is arguing a widow cannot sue after a fatal crash because she has an account.
Uber argues widow’s account blocks lawsuit after fatal Chicago Midway crash

Uber argues widow’s account blocks lawsuit after fatal Chicago Midway crash

The Illinois Supreme Court heard oral argument on May 19, 2026, in a case that could determine whether a widow can sue Uber in open…
May 24, 2026
American Airlines served 8 drinks to intoxicated passenger, violating federal law
American Airlines served 8 drinks to an intoxicated passenger, violating federal law.
American Airlines served 8 drinks to intoxicated passenger, violating federal law

American Airlines served 8 drinks to intoxicated passenger, violating federal law

A recent late-evening American Airlines first class flight from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Southern California became a four-hour ordeal after a passenger consumed at least…
May 24, 2026
Visa-free China travel extended until December 2026
Visa-free China travel extended until December 2026
Visa-free China travel extended until December 2026

Visa-free China travel extended until December 2026

Australian and New Zealand passport holders can now enjoy visa-free entry to mainland China for stays up to 30 days, a policy extended until December…
May 23, 2026
American Airlines relaunches Philadelphia–Budapest nonstop, ending six-year service gap to Hungary
American Airlines is launching the only nonstop flight from the US to Budapest next month.
American Airlines relaunches Philadelphia–Budapest nonstop, ending six-year service gap to Hungary

American Airlines relaunches Philadelphia–Budapest nonstop, ending six-year service gap to Hungary

American Airlines' Philadelphia–Budapest seasonal service operates daily through October 5, 2026, using a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner — the first scheduled nonstop between the United States…
May 23, 2026

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Airbus and Air France are found guilty of corporate manslaughter for the AF447 crash.
Airbus and Air France found guilty of corporate manslaughter in AF447 crash

Airbus and Air France found guilty of corporate manslaughter in AF447 crash

May 23, 2026
American Airlines denied a deploying sailor's family gate passes. United issued them instantly.
American Airlines denied gate passes for deploying sailor’s family at CVG, offered $75 credit

American Airlines denied gate passes for deploying sailor’s family at CVG, offered $75 credit

May 23, 2026
Fare drop alert: Australia → Hanoi A$567 RT in October. 53% below normal. Won't last long.
Brisbane to Hanoi for A$567 round-trip — 53% below standard Vietjet fares

Brisbane to Hanoi for A$567 round-trip — 53% below standard Vietjet fares

May 23, 2026
British Airways is raising Avios cash surcharges by up to 33% on Reward Flights.
British Airways raises Avios cash surcharges by up to 33% on Reward Flights from May 27

British Airways raises Avios cash surcharges by up to 33% on Reward Flights from May 27

May 23, 2026
The DHS is threatening to suspend CBP processing at four major US airports.
DHS threatens to suspend CBP processing at JFK, Newark, Dulles, Portland airports

DHS threatens to suspend CBP processing at JFK, Newark, Dulles, Portland airports

May 22, 2026
Delta is launching the first-ever nonstop flight from New York to Sardinia.
Delta launches first-ever JFK–Sardinia nonstop, connecting New York to Olbia

Delta launches first-ever JFK–Sardinia nonstop, connecting New York to Olbia

May 22, 2026
Solo trekkers in Nepal must hire licensed guides now
Solo trekkers in Nepal must hire licensed guides now

Solo trekkers in Nepal must hire licensed guides now

May 22, 2026
A United Airlines flight just diverted after a passenger tried to open a door mid-flight.
United Airlines flight diverts after passenger attempts to open door, assaults traveler

United Airlines flight diverts after passenger attempts to open door, assaults traveler

May 22, 2026
Air China drops London to Bangkok fares to €518 — €682 below the standard market rate
May 22, 2026

Air China drops London to Bangkok fares to €518 — €682 below the standard market rate

Philippine Airlines launches Manila–Chicago route November 9
May 22, 2026

Philippine Airlines launches Manila–Chicago route November 9

Air New Zealand launches three new Christchurch routes, unlocking direct Asia-Pacific travel
May 21, 2026

Air New Zealand launches three new Christchurch routes, unlocking direct Asia-Pacific travel

Air India cutting 100 daily flights as fuel costs make international routes unviable
May 21, 2026

Air India cutting 100 daily flights as fuel costs make international routes unviable

Toronto Pearson baggage workers swapped 17 passenger tags for drug-filled suitcases
May 21, 2026

Toronto Pearson baggage workers swapped 17 passenger tags for drug-filled suitcases

Political unrest possible in Honiara around May 15
Political unrest possible in Honiara around May 15

Political unrest possible in Honiara around May 15

May 21, 2026
Air France flight AF378 diverted to Montreal over new CDC Ebola restrictions.
Air France flight to Detroit diverted to Montreal over CDC Ebola restrictions

Air France flight to Detroit diverted to Montreal over CDC Ebola restrictions

May 21, 2026
Fare drop alert: US → Bengaluru $635 RT in September. Regular fare $1,400. Won't last long.
New York to Bengaluru for $635 round-trip — 54% below standard Gulf Air fares

New York to Bengaluru for $635 round-trip — 54% below standard Gulf Air fares

May 21, 2026
A sinkhole just closed a runway at LaGuardia. 197 flights are cancelled.
LaGuardia Airport sinkhole closes runway, causing 197 cancellations and 168 delays

LaGuardia Airport sinkhole closes runway, causing 197 cancellations and 168 delays

May 21, 2026
American Airlines is facing a new lawsuit after a 14-year-old died on a 2022 flight.
American Airlines faces new lawsuit over 2022 in-flight cardiac arrest death of 14-year-old

American Airlines faces new lawsuit over 2022 in-flight cardiac arrest death of 14-year-old

May 21, 2026
Avoid southern Thailand and Cambodian border areas now
Avoid southern Thailand and Cambodian border areas now

Avoid southern Thailand and Cambodian border areas now

May 21, 2026
Amsterdam Schiphol is in chaos. Security queues are 60 minutes after a reorganisation.
Amsterdam Schiphol security chaos strands thousands, 60-minute queues persist after reorganisation

Amsterdam Schiphol security chaos strands thousands, 60-minute queues persist after reorganisation

May 20, 2026
Singapore Airlines SQ321 turbulence: Radar under-detection cannot be ruled out.
SQ321 turbulence: Radar under-detection cannot be ruled out, says final report

SQ321 turbulence: Radar under-detection cannot be ruled out, says final report

May 20, 2026