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October 1, 2026 08:36 UTC —
easyJet cabin crew in Portugal strike October 2 to 6. About 500 Lisbon, Porto and Faro flights are at risk, and the government protects 57 round trips.
October 1, 2026 06:40 UTC —
Singapore Airlines has canceled Singapore-Dubai flights until December 1 and Scoot its Jeddah flights until December 2. What passengers can do.
October 1, 2026 04:33 UTC —
Aeromexico pilot strike is off for October 1. The ASPA union rejected the airline’s latest offer but extended talks by up to 45 days, into mid-November.
September 30, 2026 02:11 UTC —
Alaska Aurora Suites bring lie-flat beds to Alaska’s 737 MAX 10s in 2028, as Hawaiian refits its A330s and both airlines add a Premium Reserve cabin.
September 30, 2026 01:20 UTC —
Aeromexico pilot strike deadline hits at midnight on October 1 after the ASPA union rejected a 3.2% raise. Where talks stand and what flyers should expect.
September 29, 2026 14:16 UTC —
American Airlines’ app will now move AAdvantage members to a window, aisle or bulkhead seat when one opens, at no charge. Here is how it works.
September 29, 2026 08:53 UTC —
Thai Airways is cutting about 30% of its Bangkok departures for at least three days as flooding kept ground staff away and left 5,600 bags stranded.
September 28, 2026 14:56 UTC —
Qatar Airways has retired its last Airbus A330 passenger jets, idle since the Iran war began, and seconded some of its A330 pilots to RwandAir.
September 26, 2026 08:28 UTC —
The UAE suspended all Iranian airline flights on September 24 over US sanctions. Iran reportedly shut its airspace to UAE jets, and flydubai rerouted.
September 25, 2026 11:15 UTC —
Hurricane Nolo flight waivers from Hawaiian, Southwest, Delta, United and American cover Kona and Hilo, but each airline set different airports and dates.
September 24, 2026 11:09 UTC —
Ethiopian Airlines halted flights to Mekelle, Axum and Shire on September 23 after Tigrayan forces took Mekelle airport. No restart date has been given.
September 23, 2026 09:08 UTC —
Iranian airlines lost their US wind-down license on September 23. Iraq and Turkey cut their routes, and fuel and handling abroad now carry sanctions risk.
September 23, 2026 03:40 UTC —
Qantas will fly Sydney to New York nonstop from mid-2028 on a 238-seat A350-1000ULR, an 18-hour flight. Tickets go on sale in August 2027, Qantas says.
September 22, 2026 18:23 UTC —
Icelandair mechanics were set to begin an indefinite strike on September 23, 2026, with the airline ready to cancel all Iceland departures for two days.
September 21, 2026 16:18 UTC —
American Airlines Flagship Dining at DFW and Miami now seats Flagship Business passengers, with a new menu, KHK wine and Bollinger’s prestige cuvée.
September 18, 2026 04:22 UTC —
AirAsia’s finances have Malaysia asking Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air whether they could absorb its domestic routes. What it means for travelers.
September 17, 2026 06:39 UTC —
Nepal Airlines rescheduled 10 flights on five international routes after a damaged engine blade stranded its only available A330 at Tokyo Narita.
September 15, 2026 04:21 UTC —
airBaltic has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New York with 350 million euros of new financing. Here’s why a Latvian airline chose a US court.
September 14, 2026 11:49 UTC —
Wizz Air has moved the engines from three parked A321XLRs onto regular A321neos. Here is why its long-range jets now fly short hops or sit idle.
September 13, 2026 07:08 UTC —
Cape Air will replace its twin-engine Tecnam P2012s in Montana with single-engine Cessna Grand Caravan EXs in 2027, flying under a federal waiver.
