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US revokes 300,000 visas as online screening expands to media and USMCA workers

US revokes 300,000 visas as online screening expands to media and USMCA workers

The US State Department has revoked more than 300,000 visas since January 2025, and since October 1, 2026, online-presence screening has extended to I visas for foreign media representatives and TN/TD visas for USMCA professionals and their dependents. Students, temporary workers and exchange visitors were already covered.
November 5, 2026
Ryanair adds Girona and Chania routes from Bratislava for summer 2027
Ryanair lists Bratislava to Girona from 75.99 euros one-way, not a round trip
Ryanair adds Girona and Chania routes from Bratislava for summer 2027

Ryanair adds Girona and Chania routes from Bratislava for summer 2027

Ryanair will add two routes from Bratislava for summer 2027: Girona in…
November 4, 2026
Southwest launches 737 MAX 7 service in March 2027 with 27 jets and Starlink
FAA certified the Boeing 737-7, but Southwest still has no passenger service
Southwest launches 737 MAX 7 service in March 2027 with 27 jets and Starlink

Southwest launches 737 MAX 7 service in March 2027 with 27 jets and Starlink

Southwest Airlines plans to launch Boeing 737 MAX 7 passenger service in…
November 3, 2026
Amadeus breach exposes 53,000 Cathay Pacific bookings and 92,000 JAL customer records
Cathay Pacific says 53,000 bookings were exposed through vendor Amadeus
Amadeus breach exposes 53,000 Cathay Pacific bookings and 92,000 JAL customer records

Amadeus breach exposes 53,000 Cathay Pacific bookings and 92,000 JAL customer records

Credentials assigned to a system account at travel-technology vendor Amadeus IT Group…
November 2, 2026
American Airlines Multi-Pax Fares exclude solo travelers, raising prices for identical seats
American must reprice Multi-Pax bookings that shrink to one traveler
American Airlines Multi-Pax Fares exclude solo travelers, raising prices for identical seats

American Airlines Multi-Pax Fares exclude solo travelers, raising prices for identical seats

American Airlines sells a category of published fares it calls Multi-Pax Fares,…
November 2, 2026

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Japan tax-free shops will charge 10 per cent tax from 1 November 2026
Japan ends instant tax-free shopping, refunds now claimed at airport before check-in

Japan ends instant tax-free shopping, refunds now claimed at airport before check-in

November 2, 2026
Japan's revised tax-free shopping system took effect November 1, 2026. Foreign visitors now pay the…
Air New Zealand builds South Island flying while Singapore Airlines already serves Christchurch
Air New Zealand adds Christchurch-Denpasar 3x weekly, makes Singapore year-round

Air New Zealand adds Christchurch-Denpasar 3x weekly, makes Singapore year-round

November 1, 2026
Air New Zealand will fly Christchurch–Denpasar three times a week through winter 2027, with booking…
Iberia caps Madrid to Andalusia Economy fares at €99 each way
Iberia adds 98 flights and 20,718 seats on Madrid–Seville and Málaga after rail accident

Iberia adds 98 flights and 20,718 seats on Madrid–Seville and Málaga after rail accident

October 31, 2026
Iberia and Iberia Express have added 98 flights and 20,718 seats on the Madrid–Seville and…
Porter starts Toronto Aruba flights October 30, 2026, with three routes following
Porter Airlines launches Toronto Pearson–Aruba route, adds four winter sun destinations

Porter Airlines launches Toronto Pearson–Aruba route, adds four winter sun destinations

October 31, 2026
Porter Airlines launched nonstop Toronto Pearson–Oranjestad, Aruba service on October 30, 2026, opening a winter…
Passengers flew from New York to ride KLM's first A350-900 to Toronto
KLM launches A350-900 on Amsterdam-Toronto route with 8 tons of freight

KLM launches A350-900 on Amsterdam-Toronto route with 8 tons of freight

October 31, 2026
KLM flew its first Airbus A350-900 with paying passengers on October 30, 2026, operating flight…
United booking pages still list Edmonton–Chicago flights despite reported route cut
United cuts five US-Canada nonstop routes for 2026, leaving three without service

United cuts five US-Canada nonstop routes for 2026, leaving three without service

October 31, 2026
United Airlines has removed five U.S.–Canada nonstop routes from its 2026 schedule, including Chicago O'Hare–Edmonton,…
Air New Zealand page lists Skynest from late December 2026 despite deferred retrofit
Air New Zealand delays Economy Skynest lie-flat sleeper past November 2026 on Auckland–New York

Air New Zealand delays Economy Skynest lie-flat sleeper past November 2026 on Auckland–New York

October 31, 2026
Air New Zealand has pushed the Economy Skynest lie-flat sleeper past the Southern Hemisphere summer,…
PR105 leaves San Francisco an hour earlier from November 1 but still reaches Manila at 05:35
Philippine Airlines adds 382-seat A350-1000 daily on Manila-San Francisco route

Philippine Airlines adds 382-seat A350-1000 daily on Manila-San Francisco route

October 30, 2026
Philippine Airlines now operates its 382-seat Airbus A350-1000 daily between Manila and San Francisco as…
Singapore Airlines extends Singapore–Dubai SQ494 and SQ495 suspension to February 2027

Singapore Airlines extends Singapore–Dubai SQ494 and SQ495 suspension to February 2027

Singapore Airlines has cancelled its Singapore–Dubai flights SQ494 and SQ495…
Qatar Airways drops A380 from Doha–Singapore, cutting 234 seats per flight

Qatar Airways drops A380 from Doha–Singapore, cutting 234 seats per flight

Qatar Airways' updated summer 2027 schedule removes the Airbus A380…
Ryanair cuts bag drop check-in to 60 minutes at all European airports

Ryanair cuts bag drop check-in to 60 minutes at all European airports

From 10 November 2026, Ryanair passengers with checked bags must…
Southwest replaces two elite tiers with Silver, Gold and Platinum on January 1, 2027

Southwest replaces two elite tiers with Silver, Gold and Platinum on January 1, 2027

Southwest Airlines will replace its two elite levels with three…
Vietnam Airlines launches daily Da Nang–Singapore nonstop on November 17, 2026

Vietnam Airlines launches daily Da Nang–Singapore nonstop on November 17, 2026

Vietnam Airlines begins a daily nonstop between Da Nang and…
Naples Capodichino halts all flights for November 2026, 15 routes move to Salerno

Naples Capodichino halts all flights for November 2026, 15 routes move to Salerno

Naples Capodichino will handle no commercial flights between November 1…
Delta ends SMS support, redirects customers to Fly Delta app

Delta ends SMS support, redirects customers to Fly Delta app

Delta Air Lines customers who once texted the carrier for…
Lufthansa boosts Frankfurt–San José to five weekly flights for winter 2026-27

Lufthansa boosts Frankfurt–San José to five weekly flights for winter 2026-27

Lufthansa will raise its Frankfurt–San José service to five weekly…

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Air France extends Paris–Dubai and Riyadh suspensions through late 2026
Air France pushes Dubai return to 7 November and Riyadh to 12 December
Air France extends Paris–Dubai and Riyadh suspensions through late 2026

Air France extends Paris–Dubai and Riyadh suspensions through late 2026

Air France has pushed its Gulf suspensions out again: Paris–Dubai flights are grounded through 7 November 2026 and Paris–Riyadh through 12 December 2026, the carrier confirmed on 29 October. Both dates close the current cancellation…
October 30, 2026
Qatar Airways studies premium economy and new first class, 70 weekly Australia flights
Qatar Airways plans 354 seats to Western Sydney, none premium economy
Qatar Airways studies premium economy and new first class, 70 weekly Australia flights

Qatar Airways studies premium economy and new first class, 70 weekly Australia flights

Qatar Airways is studying two cabins it has never offered: a standalone premium economy tier and a redesigned first class. Group CEO Hamad Ali Al-Khater disclosed the review in Sydney on 24 October 2026, alongside…
October 29, 2026
FTC orders Delta, United and JetBlue to disclose data-driven pricing in 45 days
Delta says it has no personalized fare product as FTC presses airlines
FTC orders Delta, United and JetBlue to disclose data-driven pricing in 45 days

FTC orders Delta, United and JetBlue to disclose data-driven pricing in 45 days

The Federal Trade Commission ordered nine US companies — including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and JetBlue — on October 28 to disclose whether personal data shapes the prices customers pay and the pay gig…
October 29, 2026
Sydney Airport screeners walk out twice on October 30, Jetstar and Virgin waive change fees
Sydney Airport stoppage is two three-hour windows, not a full-day closure
Sydney Airport screeners walk out twice on October 30, Jetstar and Virgin waive change fees

Sydney Airport screeners walk out twice on October 30, Jetstar and Virgin waive change fees

Security screeners at Sydney Airport will stop work in two windows on Friday, October 30, 2026 — 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — the third walkout by the same…
October 29, 2026
, Emirates puts A350 on all four daily Vietnam–Dubai routes by December 2026
Emirates brings its first A350 to Hanoi on December 1, 2026
, Emirates puts A350 on all four daily Vietnam–Dubai routes by December 2026

, Emirates puts A350 on all four daily Vietnam–Dubai routes by December 2026

Emirates will fly the Airbus A350 on all four of its daily Vietnam–Dubai rotations by December 1, 2026. Hanoi's two daily services, EK394/395 and EK388/389, convert that day; a second daily Ho Chi Minh City…
October 29, 2026
Lufthansa renames Green Fare to Impact Fare after EU greenwashing directive
Lufthansa Group renames its Green Fare as Impact Fare
Lufthansa renames Green Fare to Impact Fare after EU greenwashing directive

Lufthansa renames Green Fare to Impact Fare after EU greenwashing directive

Lufthansa Group renamed its Green Fare as the Impact Fare on October 23, 2026, less than four weeks after the EU's Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition directive began applying on September 27. More than…
October 29, 2026
American Airlines flight attendant charged with $25,310 sweepstakes fraud in Florida
American Airlines flight attendant arrested at Miami airport over alleged $25,310 sweepstakes fraud
American Airlines flight attendant charged with $25,310 sweepstakes fraud in Florida

American Airlines flight attendant charged with $25,310 sweepstakes fraud in Florida

A 24-year-old American Airlines flight attendant faces three felony counts in Flagler County, Florida, accused of draining roughly $25,310 from a 75-year-old Palm Coast woman through a fake Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes and credit-card fraud.…
October 29, 2026
United adds four 2027 routes, launching Chicago–Bermuda and three San Francisco services
United restores San Francisco to Hartford and proposes Chicago O'Hare to Bermuda nonstop
United adds four 2027 routes, launching Chicago–Bermuda and three San Francisco services

United adds four 2027 routes, launching Chicago–Bermuda and three San Francisco services

United Airlines has filed four route additions for 2027: a Saturday-only Chicago O'Hare–Bermuda nonstop starting April 3 on a Boeing 737, plus three San Francisco services launching March 28 — Charleston four times weekly, Hartford…
October 29, 2026
Air New Zealand announces seasonal Christchurch to Denpasar service with no launch date yet
Air New Zealand makes Christchurch–Singapore year-round, adds Bali from 2027

Air New Zealand makes Christchurch–Singapore year-round, adds Bali from 2027

October 29, 2026
Air New Zealand will operate Christchurch–Singapore year-round and add a seasonal Christchurch–Denpasar (Bali) service from winter 2027, with three weekly rotations running through the end…
Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select fee rises $51 but a $100 inflight credit offsets much of it
American Airlines and Citi raise AAdvantage card annual fee to $150

American Airlines and Citi raise AAdvantage card annual fee to $150

October 29, 2026
American Airlines and Citi are raising the annual fee on the Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard to $150 from $99, and the…
More Christchurch to Singapore flights do not mean two independent competitors, because of alliance coordination
Air New Zealand extends Auckland–New York nonstop suspension through 2026, rebooking via Los Angeles

Air New Zealand extends Auckland–New York nonstop suspension through 2026, rebooking via Los Angeles

October 29, 2026
{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\nAir New Zealand has made its Christchurch–Singapore service permanent, with the first flight departing this week, and will add a seasonal three-times-weekly Christchurch–Denpasar (Bali) route…
Air France launches first Nashville-Paris nonstop on May 14, 2027

Air France launches first Nashville-Paris nonstop on May 14, 2027

Air France will launch its first Nashville service on May…
Delta completes free Wi-Fi rollout on Asia-Pacific routes across 1,300 aircraft

Delta completes free Wi-Fi rollout on Asia-Pacific routes across 1,300 aircraft

Delta Air Lines has completed its free onboard Wi-Fi rollout…
Lufthansa extends Frankfurt ground stop to 18 hours, cancels 240 flights

Lufthansa extends Frankfurt ground stop to 18 hours, cancels 240 flights

European pilots report microsleep on duty, union pushes EASA for stricter flight-time rules

European pilots report microsleep on duty, union pushes EASA for stricter flight-time rules

A survey commissioned by the European Cockpit Association found that…
Ryanair warns European fares must rise 15-20% as fuel hedges expire

Ryanair warns European fares must rise 15-20% as fuel hedges expire

Europe's and Asia's airlines are letting their fuel hedges run…
IATA certifies Air New Zealand and Hong Kong airport first under One ID

IATA certifies Air New Zealand and Hong Kong airport first under One ID

IATA has named Air New Zealand and Hong Kong International…
Ryanair moves Glasgow Prestwick flight to Glasgow Airport, 6.5-hour delay

Ryanair moves Glasgow Prestwick flight to Glasgow Airport, 6.5-hour delay

Ryanair flight FR655 from Glasgow Prestwick to Málaga was reassigned…
Air Canada cuts four Canada-US routes from summer 2027 schedule

Air Canada cuts four Canada-US routes from summer 2027 schedule

Air Canada will drop four Canada–U.S. routes from its summer…
British Airways cuts extra tier points on flexible First fares to 900
British Airways raises Executive Club Silver to 8,000 points from April 2027

British Airways raises Executive Club Silver to 8,000 points from April 2027

October 28, 2026
British Airways will raise the points required for its top Executive Club tiers on April 1, 2027, taking Silver to 8,000 points from 7,500 and…
KLM pause dates for Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam are not restart dates
KLM drops Dubai until March 2027, delays Riyadh and Dammam to November 2026

KLM drops Dubai until March 2027, delays Riyadh and Dammam to November 2026

October 28, 2026
KLM has taken Dubai off its network until March 27, 2027, and will not resume Amsterdam–Riyadh or Amsterdam–Dammam service before November 27, 2026, the Dutch…
CTA guidance says scheduled maintenance swaps are not a safety exemption
Emirates adds second daily Dubai-Lagos flight, boosting capacity by 40%

Emirates adds second daily Dubai-Lagos flight, boosting capacity by 40%

October 28, 2026
\nCanada's transport regulator has drawn a line under aircraft swaps: when Air Canada moved a traveller's Montreal–Bogotá aircraft to cover another route, the January 2026…
India launches Digi Yatra facial recognition for e-passport holders at 7 airports

India launches Digi Yatra facial recognition for e-passport holders at 7 airports

From November 1, Indian nationals holding chip-enabled e-passports can use…
Qantas lets Frequent Flyer members earn Status Credits from banking and home loans

Qantas lets Frequent Flyer members earn Status Credits from banking and home loans

From December 8, 2026, Qantas Frequent Flyer members in Australia…
Jetstar launches Perth–Christchurch nonstop flights from A$315, three weekly

Jetstar launches Perth–Christchurch nonstop flights from A$315, three weekly

Jetstar launched nonstop Perth–Christchurch flights on October 27, 2026, the…
Survey of 7,200 European pilots finds 76.8% had microsleeps while flying

Survey of 7,200 European pilots finds 76.8% had microsleeps while flying

A survey of 7,200 European airline pilots, published in October…
Qatar Airways QR code lands on WestJet domestic flights, 14 weekly Canada services

Qatar Airways QR code lands on WestJet domestic flights, 14 weekly Canada services

Qatar Airways has placed its QR code on WestJet's Canadian…
Alaska Airlines launches Seattle-Papeete nonstop in 2027 with $999 fares

Alaska Airlines launches Seattle-Papeete nonstop in 2027 with $999 fares

Alaska Airlines will launch nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport…
Emirates adds Starlink Wi-Fi to 65 jets, 232 by mid-2027

Emirates adds Starlink Wi-Fi to 65 jets, 232 by mid-2027

Emirates has installed Starlink satellite internet on 65 aircraft and…
Ryanair extends check-in cutoff to 60 minutes at all airports from November 2026

Ryanair extends check-in cutoff to 60 minutes at all airports from November 2026

Ryanair will close airport check-in and bag drop 60 minutes…
Qatar Airways plans premium economy and new first class as Qsuite Next Gen arrives 2027

Qatar Airways plans premium economy and new first class as Qsuite Next Gen arrives 2027

Qatar Airways is evaluating a premium-economy cabin and designing a…
Emirates puts daily A350 on Dubai-Mauritius route from November 2026

Emirates puts daily A350 on Dubai-Mauritius route from November 2026

Emirates will fly its Airbus A350 daily between Dubai and…
Virgin Australia adds hot chips to Economy buy-on-board menu from October 27

Virgin Australia adds hot chips to Economy buy-on-board menu from October 27

Virgin Australia will begin selling hot chips with aioli, salt…
American Airlines puts deadheading pilots ahead of ConciergeKey in first-class upgrades

American Airlines puts deadheading pilots ahead of ConciergeKey in first-class upgrades

American Airlines confirmed on October 22, 2026 that uniformed deadheading…
Finnair becomes first EU airline to serve Australia with daily Melbourne-Helsinki A350

Finnair becomes first EU airline to serve Australia with daily Melbourne-Helsinki A350

Finnair flight AY145 landed at Melbourne Airport on 26 October…
IndiGo shifts 12 daily international flights from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai by July 2027

IndiGo shifts 12 daily international flights from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai by July 2027

IndiGo will move 12 daily international departures off Mumbai's Chhatrapati…
Air Canada adds CA$30 call centre booking fee from October 15, 2026

Air Canada adds CA$30 call centre booking fee from October 15, 2026

Air Canada now charges CA$30 plus applicable taxes for every…
Emirates adds A350 on Kolkata-Dubai, raising route to 12 weekly flights

Emirates adds A350 on Kolkata-Dubai, raising route to 12 weekly flights

Emirates began flying its Airbus A350 between Kolkata and Dubai…