airline news

Global airlines including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Airlines are expanding African routes to meet rising business and tourism demand.

FlyArystan introduces direct Almaty-Xi'an flights twice weekly, boosting connectivity under the bilateral visa-free travel agreement.

The FAA extends flight slot restrictions and minimum usage waivers through October 2027 at Chicago O'Hare and other major congested airports.

Eurowings introduces child ticket discounts, complimentary travel equipment allowances, and on-board bistro savings for summer travelers.

Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports experience selective cancellations on July 18, 2026, due to military drone and missile strikes in Kurdistan.

Envoy Air flight ENY3949, an Embraer E175LR, returned to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on July 17 after a technical anomaly forced a mid-air diversion from its route to Wichita Falls.

Emirates reaches a 100-aircraft retrofit milestone, expanding upgraded cabins and Premium Economy seating on routes to Africa.

Discover Airlines increases its Munich (MUC) to Windhoek (WDH) flights to five weekly year-round services starting in April 2027.

Delta Air Lines and Shell Aviation sign a five-year SAF agreement to integrate lower-emission fuel supply across five major US airports.

Delta Air Lines flight DL800, an Airbus A321neo flying from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles, diverted safely to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport.

Endeavor Air operated Delta flight EDV5156 diverted to Mobile Regional Airport on July 18, 2026, after departing New York for Pensacola.

Delta Flight DL721, a Boeing 757-200 traveling from Santa Ana to Atlanta, was forced to divert to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport on July 18, 2026, impacting passengers and connecting schedules.