airline news

JetSMART Colombia expands its South American network, launching five-weekly nonstop flights from Medellín to Buenos Aires in November 2026.

FLC Group, the parent company of Bamboo Airways, proposes public-private partnerships to modernize Pleiku and Phu Cat airports in Vietnam.

Air China expands its European network, launching three-weekly direct flights from Beijing to Bucharest and Zagreb starting September 4, 2026.

Bristol Airport warns travelers during the 2026 peak summer season of Schengen biometric border checks, e-gate updates, and passport validity requirements.

ZIPAIR Tokyo expands its Southeast Asian network, launching daily nonstop flights between Tokyo Narita and Kuala Lumpur in October 2026.

United Airlines faces a $50 million cyber insurance retention dispute with Homesite Insurance in Chicago court over 2024 CrowdStrike losses.

Ljubljana Airport expands its network for winter 2026, adding services from easyJet, airBaltic, and Volotea alongside LOT Polish updates.

Air France's new direct seasonal flights from Guadeloupe to Panama City open regional connectivity for Martinique and French Guiana.

Air France expands its Caribbean network, launching twice-weekly direct seasonal flights from Guadeloupe to Panama starting December 11, 2026.

Emirates refuses to accept its first 10 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, highlighting a delivery crisis affecting Southwest, Lufthansa, and Qatar Airways.

Melbourne Airport leads Asia-Pacific aviation growth, securing new services from Delta, Finnair, Maldivian, and leading Asian carriers in 2026.

Jeju Air expands its regional flight services between Japan and South Korea, adding 20 extra round trips from Osaka to Busan from August to September 2026.