Five major South Korean carriers under the Hanjin Group umbrella have announced a comprehensive ban on the in-flight use of portable batteries, citing heightened concerns over lithium-ion battery fire risks.
Airlines news
Cathay Pacific Airways (CX) and its low-cost subsidiary HK Express (UO) recorded a sharp rise in passenger traffic in 2025, reflecting the continued recovery of air travel and strong inbound tourism to the city.
United Airlines (UA) leads the world in long-haul flying, narrowly surpassing Emirates (EK) in total scheduled round-trip services.
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines (WN) completes cabin modifications across its entire Boeing 737-700 fleet.
Vancouver is set to gain a new long-haul leisure connection as Air Canada (AC) announces its first-ever winter seasonal service to Sapporo, Japan.
Air France (AF) has released a special documentary to mark the 50th anniversary of the airline’s first commercial Concorde flight, celebrating one of the most iconic chapters in aviation history.
Emirates Skywards has expanded its UK-facing loyalty proposition by partnering with Jet2.com (LS), enabling members to redeem Skywards Miles for flights across the British leisure carrier’s short-haul network.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) has begun offering free onboard WiFi on European flights, marking a significant upgrade to its short-haul passenger experience.
The United States has approved a planned sale of four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Singapore, a move that strengthens surveillance, anti-submarine warfare, and regional deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.
Federal prosecutors have accused a former Canadian flight attendant of posing as a commercial pilot and an active cabin crew member to secure hundreds of free flights on U.S.