airline news

Southwest Airlines launches direct weekly flights from Austin to San José, Costa Rica, deploying the Boeing 737 MAX 8 for Saturday services.

SkyWest Airlines-operated United Express Flight SKW5697 (Embraer E175LL N627SY) from Denver to Aspen diverted back to Denver International Airport on July 21.

United Airlines Flight UAL2862 (Boeing 737 MAX 9 N37510) from Washington to San Francisco diverted to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport on July 21.

SkyWest Airlines Flight SKW5771 (Embraer E175LL N638SY) from Denver to Aspen returned back to Denver International Airport due to a diversion on July 21.

United Airlines Flight UA2743 (Boeing 737 MAX 9 N27511) from Los Angeles to Newark diverted to Houston Intercontinental Airport on July 21.

Nashville International Airport (BNA) adapts its aviation infrastructure to serve as a premier transit and diversion hub for US carriers in 2026.

A major aviation crisis in Asia sees 6,866 flight delays and 383 cancellations, impacting Saudia, China Eastern, Emirates, and IndiGo on July 22.

JetBlue Flight B680 (Airbus A220-300 N3203J) from Reno to New York JFK diverted to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on July 21.

BermudAir confirms a landmark order for 10 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, introducing the next-generation jet to its Atlantic and Caribbean routes.

Cathay Pacific projects an H1 2026 attributable profit of HKD 6 billion to 6.5 billion, driven by a 17% surge in passengers and solid cargo volumes.

Delta Air Lines Flight DL2465 (Airbus A321 N125DN) from Fort Lauderdale to LaGuardia diverted to Piedmont Triad International Airport on July 21.

American Airlines Flight AAL2611 (Airbus A321 N902AA) from Charlotte to Salt Lake City diverted to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport on July 21.