News from February 2025
With the rise of long-range narrowbody jets, several airlines are offering transatlantic flights from North America to Europe with business class options.
JetBlue Airways has announced the return of its nonstop service between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
The Airbus A380, known for its unique double-decker design and status as the world's largest commercial aircraft, has been a passenger favorite since it entered service in 2005.
Qantas has announced an upgrade to its regional brand, QantasLink, by introducing the larger De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400 aircraft at Adelaide Airport.
British Airways is set to acquire Boeing's maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility at London Gatwick Airport.
The Lufthansa Group has announced that members of its loyalty program, Miles & More, can now earn points on ITA Airways flights.
The Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, known for its reliability and versatility, is widely used in air ambulance operations worldwide.
Allegiant Air has launched nine new routes over a two-day period, on February 13 and 14.
American Airlines has settled a lawsuit with the family of a teenager from Charlotte who was secretly recorded in an airplane lavatory during a 2023 flight.
Southwest Airlines announced a significant reduction in its corporate workforce, cutting 1,750 positions by the end of the second quarter of 2025.
Airbus is facing delays in its A350F freighter program due to supply chain issues, primarily related to fuselage production by Spirit AeroSystems.
Southwest Airlines has officially joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a global organization that includes more than 340 airlines.
Delta Air Lines has announced new flights between Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI), scheduled to commence on May 7th.
Ryanair has attributed Germany's slow aviation recovery to high government taxes and fees, which the airline claims are hampering growth in the sector.
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) has become a significant hub for Delta Air Lines, especially for its Airbus A220 flights.
A White House official has suggested that the new Boeing VC-25B aircraft, which Boeing has been working on since March 2020, may face delays extending beyond 2029.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted certification to the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine sub-types intended for use in the Airbus A321XLR.
United Airlines is set to enhance its service between Denver International Airport and Syracuse Hancock International Airport by adding a second daily flight this summer.
United Airlines has launched a new route to Dominica, marking its 22nd Caribbean destination.
Southwest Airlines, a well-known budget carrier, continues to expand its domestic network across the United States.