Southwest Airlines (WN) faced a record $140 million fine from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) after its 2022 Christmas meltdown stranded nearly 2 million passengers.
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American Airlines (AA) buys 2 Spirit Airlines (NK) gates at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) for $30 million, becoming the first carrier to acquire Spirit assets in its second bankruptcy.
Ryanair (FR) launches 3 new routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Tirana (TIA), Marrakesh (RAK), and Warsaw (WAW) starting summer 2026, with one-way fares from £31.
Two dozen people were injured after a robbery involving pepper spray triggered panic inside a parking garage elevator at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Condor (DE) will enter the Gulf market with new daily nonstop flights to Abu Dhabi (AUH) beginning summer 2026, marking its first Airbus A330neo operation in the region.
Qatar Airways (QR) markets the forward cabin on many short-haul routes as First Class, even though the seat is identical to Business Class.
Qantas (QF) has launched new nonstop international services from Perth Airport (PER) to Johannesburg (JNB) and Auckland (AKL), expanding its western international hub.
Singapore Airlines (SQ), operates 65 Airbus A350 aircraft from Changi Airport (SIN), making it the world’s largest A350 operator.
American Airlines (AA) is preparing to introduce mattress pads across its entire long-haul network, marking a significant enhancement to its international business class product.
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) marked a major fleet milestone with the arrival of its 99th and 100th KC-46A Pegasus aircraft at Travis Air Force Base (SUU) in California.