LOT Polish Airlines (LO) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) were involved in a short but tense ground exchange when a LOT Boeing 787-9 delayed its departure while holding at runway 31 Left.
Airline News
Southwest Airlines (WN) has announced a major expansion across the West Coast, introducing five new routes and boosting key frequencies for the summer 2026 schedule.
Air Canada (AC) will significantly expand its Summer 2026 transatlantic schedule, adding new nonstop services from Montréal (YUL), Toronto (YYZ), and Halifax (YHZ) to Berlin (BER), Nantes (NTE), Ponta Delgada (PDL), and Brussels (BRU).
Emirates (EK) will introduce the Airbus A350 on its route to Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) beginning 1 February 2026, marking a significant upgrade to its Canadian operations.
A 14-year-old Irish passenger has received a €20,000 settlement from Ryanair (FR) after suffering a scald injury caused by spilled hot tea during a flight to Zakynthos (ZTH).
Pakistan International Airlines (PK) or PIA is investigating another case of a cabin crew member who failed to return from a layover in Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) after operating a scheduled flight from Lahore Airport (LHE).
Saudi Airlines SV728 avoids landing on closed runway at Islamabad Airport after ATC intervention prevents a serious incident.
Air India (AI) is in the middle of a large-scale upgrade, and its long-haul Boeing 787-8 aircraft are now getting their first full cabin refresh.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released new mandatory fatigue‑management instructions for airlines.
Korean Air introduces plant based in flight meal containers to cut plastic use, boost durability, and support carbon reduction goals.