American Airlines (AA) is expanding its partnership with Dallas barbecue institution Pecan Lodge, bringing its Texas-style barbecue to First Class passengers on all domestic flights departing Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) that offer meal service from September 9, 2026.
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Former flight attendant Dallas Pokornik has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after admitting that he used a fake airline employee ID to obtain hundreds of free flights from 3 major US airlines over nearly 5 years.
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 returned safely to Atlanta after the crew reported smoke and fumes in the flight deck shortly after takeoff. Following a safe landing, passengers were evacuated on a taxiway after smoke was later reported in the rear of the aircraft.
United Airlines is facing a lawsuit after a passenger alleged a gate announcement at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport enabled undercover ICE agents to detain her. The complaint claims the announcement was unrelated to airline operations and seeks more than $75,000 in compensatory and punitive damages.
American Airlines (AA) is offering up to 1,205 flight attendants the opportunity to take a Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) during September as the airline aligns staffing with lower post-summer flight demand.
Southwest Airlines (WN) removed a passenger from a flight between Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Tulsa International Airport (TUL) after a disagreement over carry-on baggage storage and a disability accommodation request.
Delta Air Lines (DL) will resume daily nonstop flights between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Narita International Airport (NRT) from March 27, 2027, marking its return to Tokyo Narita after a 7-year absence.
Delta is expected to announce Austin to Paris nonstop flights for summer 2027, expanding its growing network at Austin Airport.
Southwest Airlines (WN) ended its 5-year operation at O’Hare in June 2026 and consolidated its Chicago services at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
American Airlines (AA) will update its complimentary AAdvantage elite upgrade program from August 25, 2026, introducing complimentary Premium Economy upgrades on select North American routes.