18+ hour, 55+ min ago   (165+ words) Scott Kirby is targeting Miami International for United expansion, citing available gates and Latin American growth. American Airlines faces razor-thin margins and heavy debt despite record revenue. A direct challenge there could pressure American’s fortress hub strategy. Sep 13 · 7:39 PM · 1 min…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (166+ words) Delta Air Lines will discontinue four U.S. domestic routes starting this autumn. The airline also added service to a California airport. Meanwhile, Breeze Airways retired its last Embraer jet, becoming an all-Airbus A220 carrier. Sep 13 · 1:43 AM · 1 min Delta’s route adjustments include dropping…...

3+ day, 22+ 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…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (150+ words) Airlines are retaining 20-year-old jets instead of buying new ones due to global aircraft shortages. This strategy saves millions but strains maintenance systems. The trend reflects broader supply chain pressures reshaping fleet planning. Sep 10 · 1:00 PM · 1 min With delivery delays for…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (181+ words) United Airlines launched its Elevated Polaris business class on select 787-9s, featuring 64 suite-style seats with closing privacy doors. Award availability is limited to cardholders at 90,000 miles. Some features like Wi-Fi and audio systems still need refinement. Sep 9 · 10:00 PM · 1 min The new…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (172+ words) Wizz Air is hoarding spare Pratt & Whitney engines to keep planes flying amid prolonged maintenance delays. Groundings peaked at 60 aircraft; now 27 remain idle. The move signals a strategic shift for the ultra-low-cost carrier. Sep 9 · 11:00 PM · 1 min As of late June,…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (161+ words) La Compagnie will launch nonstop business-class flights between Newark and Dusseldorf starting April 23, 2027. Five weekly departures will use an Airbus A321LR with 76 lie-flat seats. The route fills a gap left after Eurowings suspended service in 2020. Sep 9 · 5:30 PM · 1 min The airline will…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (167+ words) United Airlines is piloting mobile app food delivery to departure gates at Newark Liberty. The service, via OTG, starts at Terminal C gates 125-138. Passengers can order meals or essentials like chargers, with no service fee. Sep 9 · 7:18 PM · 1 min The trial…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (195+ words) In 2026, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner costs roughly $13,000 to $14,000 per flight hour in variable expenses. Including fixed and ownership costs, the total can reach $22,000 hourly. Fuel remains the largest single expense, fluctuating with market prices. Aug 21 · 10:00 AM · 1 min Variable operating costs for…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (184+ words) Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop flights from Atlanta and Boston to Riyadh, bypassing New York-JFK. The airline uses Airbus A350s with premium cabins, targeting business travelers. Service begins daily, then shifts to three weekly flights as Saudi tourism grows. Sep…...