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Everything filed under fares in our flights & airlines coverage, the 27 reports filed on it so far.
Avelo Airlines Launches Flights from McKinney National
Avelo Airlines will begin commercial service from McKinney National Airport in November, marking the first scheduled passenger flights from the Texas
Qatar Airways launches new London menu with chef James
Qatar Airways has introduced a new business class menu created by two-Michelin-starred chef James Knappett for flights from London Heathrow to Doha.
KLM to resume Gulf flights and expand winter
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines plans to restart services to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam from late October 2026, pending the Middle East situation.
Fiber Cut Triggers Major ATC Failure Across Northeast
A severed backup fiber line in New Jersey caused a cascading air traffic control failure on Monday, grounding flights at major airports including JFK
Southwest Offers Double Points on New Flight Bookings
Southwest Airlines is offering double Rapid Rewards points on flights booked between September 18 and 21, 2026, for travel through mid-December.
British Airways adds Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar flights
British Airways will launch new seasonal flights from London Gatwick to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar in Tanzania from May 2027, with Avios reward seats
British Airways expands 2027 flights to South America
British Airways is adding flights to destinations in South America, Africa, and the Caribbean for the 2027 summer season, with Avios reward seats
Montreal Convention's Article 17 Defines Airline Injury
Article 17 of the Montreal Convention establishes strict airline liability for passenger death or injury during international flights, with a current
Delta A220 Flights Divert After Cabin Fume Incidents
Two Delta Air Lines Airbus A220 flights declared emergencies and diverted within 48 hours due to cabin fumes. Both aircraft landed safely, and the...
Aer Lingus launches business class sale to North America
Aer Lingus is offering business class fares to North American cities starting from under €2,000. The sale covers routes from November through July...
Delta to Launch Only US Nonstop from Austin to Paris in 2027
Delta Air Lines will begin daily Airbus A330-900neo flights from Austin to Paris in March 2027, becoming the sole US carrier with nonstop service...
UK ATC Failure Grounds Hundreds of Flights
A four-hour technical failure in the UK's air traffic control system on September 8, 2026, caused massive disruption, leading to hundreds of...
Singapore Airlines ends all Houston flights after 19 years
Singapore Airlines has permanently ceased its one-stop service to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, marking the only US airport it has...
NATS System Failure Grounds UK Flights, Causes Major Delays
A technical failure in the UK's air traffic control flight processing system has caused widespread flight delays and cancellations, particularly at...
United Relaunches Tel Aviv Flights as Competition Heats Up
United Airlines resumes nonstop flights between Newark and Tel Aviv, while Dubai services remain grounded until March 2027, and the market is...
Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts hundreds of flights
A volcanic eruption in Indonesia sent ash to 50,000 feet, forcing the closure of Jakarta's main airport and disrupting over 200 flights and 22,000
JetBlue Launches BlueFirst Domestic First Class with Cold
JetBlue has unveiled its new BlueFirst domestic first class, featuring recliner seats and cold meals served in cardboard bento boxes on flights over...
Air Canada adds Dubrovnik to 2027 summer
Air Canada will launch seasonal nonstop flights from Montreal to Dubrovnik, Croatia in May 2027, marking its return to the Croatian market with its...
TAP Air Portugal launches new Lisbon to Orlando route
TAP Air Portugal will begin nonstop flights from Lisbon to Orlando on October 29, operating three times weekly with its Airbus A330-900neo aircraft.
Five Busiest Airports Rely on Single Runways
Five major airports handling 25 to 45 million passengers annually operate with only one active runway. A closure at any of these hubs halts all...
United Airlines App Adds Standby Feature
United Airlines has launched a new app feature allowing passengers rebooked due to a disruption to list on standby for three alternative flights while
Atmos Summit Card Waives Partner Award Fee
The Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Card waives the $20 per-person, per-direction fee for booking award flights on partner airlines, a benefit...
Travel Blogger's Economy Flight Strategy
A frequent flyer blogger explains he chooses economy class about 20% of the time, mainly due to high prices, short flights, and when traveling with...
The Cost of Upgrading to Business Class on Transoceanic Flights
Business class fares on transoceanic flights can be extremely high, but there are ways to avoid paying full price, such as paid upgrades, bidding...