Author: Helen William

American Airlines (AA) is approaching the final stage of a seven-month catering disruption at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with local catering expected to return across its operation by the end of October 2026.

British Airways (BA) has won a £5.78 million tax dispute with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) over hotel accommodation provided to cabin crew at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) during back-to-back transatlantic rotations.

British Airways (BA) will reduce its Airbus A380 network from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) during the 2026/27 winter season, removing the superjumbo from three destinations.

A Virgin Atlantic (VS) Airbus A350-1000 arrived at Stansted Airport (STN) from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) on October 2, 2026, operating a special charter flight connected to the NFL London Series.

Emirates (EK) has launched its first direct service to Helsinki, Finland, opening a new year-round air link between the United Arab Emirates and the Nordic country.

Pope Leo XIV spent about 30 minutes in the cockpit of an Air France Airbus A321 during the Lourdes-to-Metz flight and blessed the Rafale pilots escorting the aircraft.

Airbus has flown its A350F freighter for the first time, marking a major milestone for the company’s effort to enter the modern large-freighter market.

A British Airways (BA) flight from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) declared a mid-air emergency on September 27 after a medical incident involving a passenger.

Virgin Atlantic (VS) is preparing a broad upgrade programme covering its aircraft cabins, inflight connectivity and airport lounges, with several changes scheduled to arrive between 2026 and 2028.

Lufthansa flight LH470 from Frankfurt to Toronto diverted to Manchester after a burning odour was detected on board. The Boeing 747-400 landed safely, while passengers reported failed lavatory lights, a loss of the in-flight entertainment system and possible smoke in the cabin.