Emirates (EK) has reached a major milestone at London Stansted Airport (STN), welcoming its two millionth passenger since launching flights from the UK airport in 2018.
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Air France (AF) and KLM (KL) have restricted passengers from carrying portable air conditioners as checked or carry-on baggage from Shanghai, citing operational and safety considerations.
Qatar Airways (QR) is set to operate its Airbus A350-900 on the 80-nautical-mile route between Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Bahrain International Airport (BAH) on August 12 and 13, 2026.
Vietjet Air (VJ) has opened ticket sales for its upcoming flights from Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), giving travelers in western Sydney a new direct option to Vietnam from January 2027.
British Airways A380 flight BA54 turned back to Johannesburg after a reported weather radar malfunction over the DRC. The aircraft spent almost seven hours in the air, including about two hours in a holding pattern to burn fuel before landing. After repairs, the same A380 departed again and successfully completed its journey to London Heathrow.
Lufthansa launches Starlink WiFi on Airbus A320neo, bringing free high-speed onboard internet to loyalty members across 850 aircraft.
Emirates A380 makes its historic first visit to Jakarta, flying AC Milan home and marking a milestone in Indonesia aviation.
Virgin Atlantic cuts 50% of London Heathrow to Seoul flights amid weak demand while protecting valuable Heathrow slots.
Singapore Airlines cuts Johannesburg flights by 40%, reducing weekly service as competition and fleet constraints increase.
Singapore Airlines (SQ) is increasing Airbus A380 operations from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), with 1,080 scheduled rotations between November 2026 and February 2027.