Air Canada arranged alternative accommodation for flight crews in five European cities amid civil unrest, citing the need to protect employees and maintain reliable flights to Canada.
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Jetstar’s Melbourne-Colombo flights exceeded 90% load factors as Sri Lanka welcomed 10,951 Australian visitors in September 2026.
IndiGo is replacing leased Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with Airbus A321XLR aircraft on its Mumbai–Amsterdam route, reducing capacity per departure by around 42% while maintaining nonstop service.
An HK Express passenger suffered a burn to her left thumb after a power bank overheated and emitted smoke aboard flight UO676 from Hong Kong to Jeju.
Singapore Airlines has nearly restored its pre-pandemic flight network, with Jakarta leading by weekly seats and departures. Bangkok and London have expanded, while Tokyo and Hong Kong continue to face capacity shortfalls. The rankings also show how aircraft selection and cabin configuration influence Business Class seat availability across the airline’s network.
Finnair launches daily Melbourne-Helsinki A350 services via Bangkok, giving Australians fresh connections across Europe.
TAP Air Portugal A330-900neo pilots made two incorrect turns after departing Los Angeles International Airport on October 20, 2026. Air traffic controllers intervened twice before the aircraft returned to its intended route and continued toward Lisbon.
Etihad Airways flight EY800 from Abu Dhabi to Tokyo Narita has suffered repeated delays, with recent departures running more than two hours late.
Qatar Airways plans 10 A321LRs, each with 16 STELIA OPERA lie-flat suites, privacy doors and premium interiors for 2027.
A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 carrying passengers towards southwest England returned to Alicante, Spain, after adverse weather forced diversions to Dublin and away from Bristol.