American Airlines (AA) flight AA2690 from Las Vegas (LAS) to Los Angeles (LAX) was forced to return to Las Vegas (LAS) on July 16, 2025, following an in-flight emergency.
Airlines news
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) and Air France (AF) launch a four-month pilot sharing program between Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and New York John F. Kennedy (JFK).
Etihad Airways (EY) has indicated it is “too early” to determine if Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (3L), its joint venture with Air Arabia (G9), will acquire slots vacated by Wizz Air (5W) at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
Gulf Air (GF), the national airline of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the launch of direct flights to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
The United Kingdom has officially lifted its ban on Pakistani Airlines operating flights to the UK.
Emirates Airline (EK), operating flight EK382 from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), was unexpectedly diverted on 14 July 2025 to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) in Taiwan.
Delta Air Lines (DL) has decisively shifted its widebody fleet strategy away from the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and toward the Airbus A350 family.
A passenger stranded by American Airlines (AA) at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) was initially told she’d receive hotel coverage after a weather-related flight cancellation, but was later denied reimbursement.
Delta Air Lines (DL) has agreed to pay $8.1 million to settle allegations it violated the False Claims Act related to its participation in the Payroll Support Program (PSP), administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Air India (AI) has announced the phased reinstatement of several international routes following the “Safety Pause” that began after the tragic AI171 incident on 12 June 2025.