El Al Israel (LY) has postponed the planned launch of its Sun d’Or service from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Marrakech (RAK) until at least December 15, following new security directives and pending operating approvals from Israeli authorities.
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A flight from Eagle County, Colorado, to Miami averaged $576 in the first quarter of 2026, making it the most expensive US domestic route in the ranking.
United Airlines has confirmed Dallas-Fort Worth and Sacramento as the locations of two new flight attendant satellite bases.
United Airlines flight UA1157 encountered severe turbulence during its descent from Honolulu to Los Angeles on October 21, 2026, injuring four flight attendants. One crew member was hospitalized, while none of the 190 passengers were reported injured. The FAA is investigating as the incident renews attention on turbulence-related cabin injuries, changing atmospheric conditions and the safety measures available to airlines and passengers.
JetBlue shares closed at $2.91 as investors questioned whether the airline can complete its turnaround without bankruptcy protection.
Israel has barred Captain Sina Amjadian from its airspace following allegations of social media support for Iran and Hezbollah. The case raises questions about the evidence behind the decision, Amjadian’s employment status at United Airlines, and Israel’s expanding aviation security restrictions.
United Airlines generated a record $17.88 billion in third-quarter 2026 revenue, yet adjusted pretax profit fell to $1.109 billion.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told The New York Times that his 2016 exit as American Airlines President felt like a betrayal. He left with about $13 million and lifetime travel benefits, joined United the same year, and became CEO in 2020. The article also covers United’s safety and training plans, merger speculation with American, and engine supply strains.
United Airlines UA1900 canceled its Chicago diversion after a passenger was freed from the jammed lavatory on a 737 MAX 8.
Scott Kirby received US$32.3 million in total compensation for the 2025 financial year, making him the highest-paid airline CEO in the United States.