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Iberia adds 827,000 Balearic seats, but fares may not fall
Iberia Express lifts winter capacity 12%, adding 1.7 million Canary Islands seats

Iberia Express lifts winter capacity 12%, adding 1.7 million Canary Islands seats

Iberia Express will lift winter seat capacity 12% and flight count 7% against its winter 2025 program, with the increase running through March 27, 2027. The Balearic Islands takes the steepest rise at 38% — roughly 827,000 added seats and nearly 200 extra weekly Madrid–island flights — while the Canary Islands adds more than 1.7 million seats, up 29%.
November 9, 2026
Qantas launches first nonstop Sydney-Cape Town flights from October 2027
Qantas cuts Sydney to South Africa from 66 hours to nonstop
Qantas launches first nonstop Sydney-Cape Town flights from October 2027

Qantas launches first nonstop Sydney-Cape Town flights from October 2027

Qantas will launch the first nonstop service between Sydney and Cape Town…
November 9, 2026
American Airlines automates stranded passenger hotel and meal offers, warns agents list may shrink
Booking your own hotel during an American Airlines delay may not get reimbursed
American Airlines automates stranded passenger hotel and meal offers, warns agents list may shrink

American Airlines automates stranded passenger hotel and meal offers, warns agents list may shrink

American Airlines has automated hotel, meal and ground-transport offers for passengers stranded…
November 9, 2026
CBP launches facial-recognition Global Entry at Philadelphia, replacing kiosks at 38 terminals
Philadelphia becomes first airport to replace Global Entry kiosks with face cameras
CBP launches facial-recognition Global Entry at Philadelphia, replacing kiosks at 38 terminals

CBP launches facial-recognition Global Entry at Philadelphia, replacing kiosks at 38 terminals

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has switched on a redesigned Global Entry…
November 9, 2026
Prague Airport bomb threats hit 9 flights on fourth day of Europe disruption
Czech police rated four Prague-bound flights low-credibility bomb threats and found nothing suspicious
Prague Airport bomb threats hit 9 flights on fourth day of Europe disruption

Prague Airport bomb threats hit 9 flights on fourth day of Europe disruption

Anonymous email bomb threats disrupted European flights for a fourth day, with…
November 8, 2026

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JetBlue first checked bag costs $50 or $55, not $70
JetBlue raises first checked bag fee to $50 off-peak, $55 peak

JetBlue raises first checked bag fee to $50 off-peak, $55 peak

November 7, 2026
JetBlue's second checked-bag increase of 2026 took effect November 3, lifting the first-bag fee to…
Qantas fuel bill rose $610 million despite $400 million hedge benefit
Qantas cuts domestic capacity 4% in 2027 as fuel bill hits $3.8 billion

Qantas cuts domestic capacity 4% in 2027 as fuel bill hits $3.8 billion

November 7, 2026
Qantas Group will cut domestic capacity across Qantas and Jetstar by 4 per cent in…
Singapore Airlines unveils S$2 billion premium cabin redesign with first sofas
Singapore Airlines spends S$2 billion adding first class to 41 A350 jets

Singapore Airlines spends S$2 billion adding first class to 41 A350 jets

November 7, 2026
Singapore Airlines will spend S$2 billion (US$1.56 billion) rebuilding the cabins on 41 Airbus A350-900…
Virgin Australia plans to reopen its Perth Beyond Lounge in early 2027
Virgin Australia reopens Perth Beyond Lounge in 2027, adds 100 Brisbane seats

Virgin Australia reopens Perth Beyond Lounge in 2027, adds 100 Brisbane seats

November 7, 2026
Virgin Australia will reopen its invitation-only Beyond Lounge at Perth Airport in early 2027 and…
Ryanair bag drop will close 60 minutes before departure from November 10
Ryanair closes bag drop 60 minutes before departure across Europe from November 10

Ryanair closes bag drop 60 minutes before departure across Europe from November 10

November 7, 2026
Ryanair will close airport bag drop 60 minutes before scheduled departure across its entire European…
JetBlue charges $50 for a first bag, $70 for a second, $200 for a third
JetBlue raises checked-bag fees to $50 each way on most economy routes

JetBlue raises checked-bag fees to $50 each way on most economy routes

November 7, 2026
JetBlue raised its checked-bag fees for the second time in 2026, effective for tickets purchased…
Scoot and Singapore Airlines cancel Gulf flights through February 28, 2027
Scoot and Singapore Airlines extend Middle East suspensions to February 28, 2027

Scoot and Singapore Airlines extend Middle East suspensions to February 28, 2027

November 5, 2026
Scoot and parent Singapore Airlines have pushed their Middle East suspensions to February 28, 2027,…
A US visa does not guarantee entry at the border
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

November 5, 2026
The US State Department has revoked more than 300,000 visas since January 2025, and since…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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

Japan's revised tax-free shopping system took effect November 1, 2026.…
Air New Zealand adds Christchurch-Denpasar 3x weekly, makes Singapore year-round

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

Air New Zealand will fly Christchurch–Denpasar three times a week…
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

Iberia and Iberia Express have added 98 flights and 20,718…
Porter Airlines launches Toronto Pearson–Aruba route, adds four winter sun destinations

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

Porter Airlines launched nonstop Toronto Pearson–Oranjestad, Aruba service on October…

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

KLM flew its first Airbus A350-900 with paying passengers on October 30, 2026, operating flight KL691 from Amsterdam Schiphol to Toronto Pearson. The jet, named De Nachtwacht, carried eight metric tons of freight alongside its…
October 31, 2026
United cuts five US-Canada nonstop routes for 2026, leaving three without service
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

United Airlines has removed five U.S.–Canada nonstop routes from its 2026 schedule, including Chicago O'Hare–Edmonton, Washington–Calgary and Newark Liberty–Vancouver. On three of those corridors, United was the only nonstop operator — and no carrier has…
October 31, 2026
Air New Zealand delays Economy Skynest lie-flat sleeper past November 2026 on Auckland–New York
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

Air New Zealand has pushed the Economy Skynest lie-flat sleeper past the Southern Hemisphere summer, abandoning the November 2026 debut it had committed to on Auckland–New York JFK. A newly delivered Boeing 787-9 is going…
October 31, 2026
Philippine Airlines adds 382-seat A350-1000 daily on Manila-San Francisco route
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

Philippine Airlines now operates its 382-seat Airbus A350-1000 daily between Manila and San Francisco as PR104 and PR105, adding 42 Business Class suites and 24 Premium Economy seats to the corridor for the year-end Filipino-American…
October 30, 2026
Singapore Airlines extends Singapore–Dubai SQ494 and SQ495 suspension to February 2027
Singapore Airlines cancels SQ494 and SQ495 to Dubai through February 28, 2027
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 through February 28, 2027, extending a pause that previously ended December 1, 2026 by nearly three months. The carrier cites the Middle East security situation.…
October 30, 2026
Qatar Airways drops A380 from Doha–Singapore, cutting 234 seats per flight
Qatar Airways leaves one A380 flight on Doha–Singapore for summer 2027
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 from nearly every Doha–Singapore departure, leaving a single superjumbo rotation on April 5, 2027. The rest of the route moves to the Airbus A350-900, which…
October 30, 2026
Ryanair cuts bag drop check-in to 60 minutes at all European airports
Ryanair terms pages say 40 minutes but announcements say 60
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 complete airport check-in and bag drop 60 minutes before scheduled departure — 20 minutes earlier than the current 40-minute cut-off — at every airport the…
October 30, 2026
Southwest replaces two elite tiers with Silver, Gold and Platinum on January 1, 2027
Southwest makes TQPs the only qualifying currency starting January 1, 2027
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 — Silver, Gold and Platinum — on January 1, 2027. Platinum, the new top tier, requires 140,000 Tier Qualifying Points or 100 qualifying one-way flights…
October 30, 2026
Vietnam Airlines advertises Da Nang to Singapore round trips from 5.258 million VND
Vietnam Airlines launches daily Da Nang–Singapore nonstop on November 17, 2026

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

October 30, 2026
Vietnam Airlines begins a daily nonstop between Da Nang and Singapore on November 17, 2026, flown by a 184-seat Airbus A321 with a block time…
Naples Airport closes for all of November 2026 while Salerno lists 15 destinations
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

October 30, 2026
Naples Capodichino will handle no commercial flights between November 1 and November 30, 2026, while operator GESAC rebuilds the runway and taxiways. Fifteen routes shift…
Delta drops its text support thread but live agents remain available
Delta ends SMS support, redirects customers to Fly Delta app

Delta ends SMS support, redirects customers to Fly Delta app

October 30, 2026
Delta Air Lines customers who once texted the carrier for help now get an automated reply pointing them to the Fly Delta app, after the…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
, 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…
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…
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…
Air New Zealand makes Christchurch–Singapore year-round, adds Bali from 2027

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

Air New Zealand will operate Christchurch–Singapore year-round and add a…
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
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Canada warns Air Canada-United fare coordination on 10 US routes would raise prices

Canada warns Air Canada-United fare coordination on 10 US routes would raise prices

Canada's Competition Bureau has told the federal transport minister that…
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 raises Executive Club Silver to 8,000 points from April 2027

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

British Airways will raise the points required for its top…
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

KLM has taken Dubai off its network until March 27,…
Emirates adds second daily Dubai-Lagos flight, boosting capacity by 40%

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

\nCanada's transport regulator has drawn a line under aircraft swaps:…
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…