American Airlines (AA) has explored a potential merger with Alaska Airlines (AS), according to industry developments, but discussions have not progressed beyond the early stages.
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An easyJet (U2) flight operating from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) was diverted to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) after the crew reported a “welfare issue” on board.
Emirates Airlines (EK) is expanding its ultra-long-haul network in 2026 with a series of flights stretching up to 22 hours, reinforcing its dominance in global long-haul aviation.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) continues to refine airport screening procedures at major U.S. airports.
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum traveled to Europe on commercial flights in economy class, flying from Mexico City International Airport (MEX) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and onward to Barcelona for an international summit.
Cathay Pacific (CX) has unveiled its newly redesigned flagship First Class lounge, The Wing, First, at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), marking a major upgrade to its premium ground experience.
A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was forced into a last-minute go-around after converging with a Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777F on final approach to Bogotá El Dorado International Airport (BOG) on April 19.
Boeing is accelerating recruitment across its Washington state facilities as it works to stabilize output and prepare for higher production of its best-selling narrowbody aircraft.
Etihad Airways (EY) has upgraded its premium cabin offering on all flights connecting Zayed International Airport (AUH), Abu Dhabi, with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), Mumbai, and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), New Delhi
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested nine Chinese nationals at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) after uncovering a large cache of electronic devices allegedly intended for telecom fraud operations.