13+ hour, 11+ min ago   (177+ words) Airbus delivered only 80 A318 jets, with Air France now retiring its fleet by end-2026. Aviation fans are racing to experience the rare narrowbody before it vanishes. Its high operating costs and niche performance limited airline adoption despite structural optimizations. Sep 14 · 3:45 AM…...

20+ hour, 11+ min ago   (105+ words) insideflyer.com American Airlines reports a 30% year-over-year jump in AAdvantage signups, largely driven by free Wi-Fi access requirements. New members are treated as credit card leads, though many join only for internet. Loyalty conversion remains low without meaningful engagement beyond…...

20+ hour, 10+ min ago   (164+ words) GE Aerospace resolved a critical turbine seal flaw in the GE9X engine powering the Boeing 777X. The redesign addresses cracks found during testing without halting certification. Flight tests continue as Boeing targets 2027 deliveries. Sep 13 · 8:00 PM · 1 min The redesigned mid-seal, located between high-temperature…...

22+ hour, 59+ min ago   (151+ words) Emirates introduced a new premium economy cabin with privacy partitions and enhanced recline. Travel + Leisure highlighted a $37 fall foliage yacht cruise. Amazon shoppers will share a $309 million returns settlement. Sep 13 · 5:33 PM · 1 min Emirates’ new premium economy features adjustable privacy panels,…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (188+ words) insideflyer.com United flight diverted after passenger bites crew A United Airlines passenger bit and kicked a flight attendant after being denied more alcohol, forcing a Milan-Newark flight to divert to Bangor. The woman was restrained for three hours and…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (169+ words) Hilton launched four limited-time card promotions ending January 13, 2027. The Aspire Card now grants 200,000 bonus points after $6,000 in spending. Other cards include free night rewards and lower thresholds for bonus points. Sep 10 · 6:32 PM · 1 min The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (191+ words) American Express Gold Card now includes $120 annual Uber Cash, $100 Resy credit, and $84 Dunkin’ rewards. New cardholders can earn up to 100,000 points after spending $8,000 in six months. Dining and supermarket purchases earn 4x points annually, capped at set limits. Sep 10 · 3:00 PM · 1 min…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (175+ words) Doug Parker, ex-CEO of American Airlines, recalled how carriers united to secure federal aid after 9/11. He credits that cooperation for later pandemic bailouts. Critics note his narrative omits factual discrepancies and downplays worker impacts. Sep 10 · 8:34 PM · 1 min Parker described post…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (176+ words) Qatar Airways will operate 186+ weekly flights across five continents starting October 2026. New or expanded routes include Zanzibar, Johannesburg, Montreal, Phuket, and London Heathrow. The airline resumes suspended services and partners with carriers like Virgin Australia and British Airways. Sep 10 · 6:51 PM…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (153+ words) insideflyer.com United CEO aims to end flight attendant apologies United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby seeks to eliminate the need for flight attendants to apologize by improving core operations. He links staff pride to reliable tech, modern cabins, and on-time…...