The UK government has highlighted the risk of renewed Middle East escalation, warning travellers to prepare for possible flight cancellations and airspace closures.

Etihad Airways has launched daily Airbus A380 flights to Bangkok, bringing its exclusive three-room Residence suite and expanded premium capacity to Thailand for the first time.

Singapore Airlines plans to keep its Airbus A380 on the Singapore to Auckland route throughout the year, extending service through the 2027 northern summer and into the provisional 2027/28 northern winter schedule. The change increases seat capacity by 78% on the daily A380 flight and makes the airline’s six-suite Suites cabin available year-round.

Virgin Atlantic opposes Heathrow’s 2028 plans to move Delta to Terminal 4, citing transfer delays and competition risks.

The US Air Force has moved its AGM-183A ARRW hypersonic missile into production under a $694 million Lockheed Martin contract, reviving a programme that faced repeated test failures and funding uncertainty.