BA494 and BA698 Head to Majorca and Crete on August 14, With Return Flights on August 21, 2027
Airline News
American Airlines has agreed to pay flight attendants up to $169 per Heathrow flight sequence following a catering disruption that began in February 2026.
British Airways has completed Starlink installation across all 18 Airbus A350 aircraft, giving British Airways Club members access to free, high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi. The airline is continuing installations across its Boeing 787 fleet as it works towards its March 2028 fleet-wide target.
Emirates Skywards is offering one bonus mile for every minute members spend in Dubai, with qualifying travelers able to earn up to 7,200 bonus miles under the limited-time 2026 promotion. Registration, eligible round-trip tickets and a minimum 24-hour stay are required.
Qantas will operate its final scheduled Airbus A380 service from Melbourne on October 24, ending 18 years of superjumbo operations from the airport.
Qatar Airways will begin flying between Doha and Western Sydney International Airport on December 15, 2027
An American Airlines (AA) Boeing 787 arriving from Barcelona experienced a tire blowout after landing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), prompting a federal investigation into a reported brake problem.
Air Canada Cargo will add Amsterdam, Monterrey and Panama City to its winter 2026 freighter network, expanding dedicated cargo capacity from Toronto.
Lufthansa Group will launch its largest route expansion since 2020 in Summer 2027, adding new intercontinental connections and increasing frequencies across its seven participating airline brands.
Virgin Atlantic has launched its first nonstop service between London Heathrow and Phuket, Thailand, with three weekly flights for the 2026–27 winter season.