airline news

SunExpress expands its network into Central Asia, launching direct twice-weekly flights from Izmir to Tashkent and Almaty.

Alaska Airlines Flight AS297 (Boeing 737 MAX 9) from San Diego to Newark diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport on July 21.

United Airlines Flight UA435 (Boeing 777-300ER) from San Francisco to Newark diverted to Chicago O'Hare International Airport on July 21.

Delta Air Lines Flight DL1399 (Boeing 737-800) from Miami to Boston diverted to Raleigh-Durham International Airport on July 21.

Akasa Air expands its network in Rajasthan, launching daily direct flights from Jaipur and Udaipur to Mumbai and Bengaluru in October 2026.

Three U.S. airports, including Tampa, Charleston, and Des Moines, are transitioning to private security screening under the TSA Gold+ program.

Emirates adds Like Nastya children's entertainment content to its ice inflight system, offering a dedicated one-hour compilation for young travelers.

Qantas expands its Pacific network with the introduction of direct flights between Auckland, New Zealand and Apia, Samoa using the Boeing 737.

Etihad Airways announces a strategic partnership with Abra Group's Avianca and GOL, offering reciprocal loyalty benefits and potential A330-900 dry leases.

Airlines accelerate the retirement of the Boeing 717, with Hawaiian Airlines transitioning to the Boeing 737-800 and Delta deploying the Airbus A220.

Luxair expands its European flight network in 2026, launching new direct routes to Helsinki, Edinburgh, Porto Santo, and Greek destinations.

Delta Air Lines Flight DAL417 (Airbus A319 N333NB) from Salt Lake City to Jackson Hole returned back to Salt Lake City International Airport on July 21.