Flights to Mexico from this California city among airline routes canceled by Trump admin

LOS ANGELES - Thirteen routes connecting Mexico to the U.S. have been cut as part of a crackdown over what the Trump administration described as violations of an air transport agreement. What we know: On Tuesday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean...

Oil-based cover crops can help answer the aviation question

Cemelina could be used to fuel flights in the UK, according to a new evidence-based review. The crop is already grown in a number of other countries, specifically to get planes off the ground, supply the health food market, and produce cooking...

New York Vs. California: Which State Has Better Airline Connectivity?

If you are making an extended journey to an international destination, a small regional airport, or simply booking the cheapest option, you will want to make sure your transfer airport is reliable. As California and New York are home to some of...

Jet Set Pets: The Booming Business of Dog-Friendly Airlines

At some point over the past year, dogs quietly became the most pampered passengers in the sky. They stretch their legs during layovers. They have spa appointments after landing. They travel with concierges, snack on calming chews and go home with...

Explore Asia with a bonus stopover on Malaysia Airlines

Or, you could opt for Johor Bahru, on the Singapore border, which is filled with theme parks and other attractions; there’s also Kota Bharu, with unique cuisine and traditional crafts; Kuantan, all nature reserves and beaches; Alor Setar, the...

Montana Renewables Launches New Sustainable Aviation Fuel

GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Montana Renewables, in collaboration with Calumet Montana Refining, has commissioned onsite blending and shipping facilities to offer a nominal 50/50 blend of renewable and fossil jet fuel certified under ASTM D7566 and ASTM...

Civil aviation-AAI team visits proposed airport site at Kishtwar

Jammu, Oct 29: A five-member high level special team from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) Wednesday conducted a ground assessment in Kishtwar to work on the proposal to develop an...

American Airlines Just Announced A New Weekly Route From LAX To One Of The ‘World’s Sunniest Cities’

Credit: Minh K Tran via Shutterstock. Save Winter’s dragging on, and somehow we’re missing the warm sunlight and swimming in the deep blue sea… Well, what If we could trade the gray skies and cool air for a beach towel and sunscreen? American...

Air traffic control isn’t the place for AI, aviation CEO says: We should ‘never really give the full reins to a computer’

After flights were grounded in late October due to a lack of air traffic controllers, you might wonder if there’s another, tech-friendly solution to policing the skies. One idea that’s been floated over the past year is introducing more AI into...

Microsoft Azure outage disrupts Alaska Air, Hawaiian Airlines systems

PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Alaska Airlines grounded all flights after experiencing an IT outage on Oct. 23, causing hundreds of delays and cancellations. A global outage affecting Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform disrupted services for Alaska Airlines and...

United Airlines pilot accused of DUI sues airline for racial discrimination because they won’t let him fly

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Hawaiian Airlines retires iconic HA callsign after 96 years

Hawaiian Airlines is closing a defining chapter in its 96-year history today as it retires its “HA” callsign and flight designator, which have long been recognized by pilots, controllers and travelers worldwide. The final flight from Ellison...

Airlines warn new airport fees threaten connectivity in Latin America

According to the International Air Transport Association, taxes and charges in North America represent about 15% of the average ticket price, while in Latin America some estimates put that figure as high as 40%, depending on the country. File...

American Travelers Impacted As U.S. Blocks 13 Airline Routes To Popular Destination, Citing Years Of Non-Compliance

On October 28, 2025, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy ordered the cancellation of all U.S.–Mexico combination flights involving Felipe Ángeles Airport, cutting 13 current or planned routes by Mexican carriers and freezing further growth...

Singapore Airlines cargo flight bound for China turns around mid-air after technical issue

SINGAPORE - A Singapore Airlines cargo plane bound for Guangzhou, China, returned to Changi Airport on Oct 29 after more than two hours in the air over a technical issue. In a media reply, the national carrier said SQ7824 turned back due to a...

Weitz Company names new aviation leader

The Weitz Company has named Chris Harrison as general manager of aviation, the company announced. Mr. Harrison will retain his role as executive vice president while leading the company’s aviation group and supporting teams nationwide on...

What Can Investors Expect From Archer Aviation Earnings Next Week?

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 4:01 PM EDT Image Source: Pixabay Archer Aviation (ACHR) is set to release its third-quarter earnings report next Thursday after the closing bell, putting pressure on the air mobility specialist to deliver the goods....

Frontier Airlines adds flights from Cleveland to New Orleans for Mardi Gras

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Frontier Airlines is restarting nonstop service between Cleveland and New Orleans, but the route will be short lived. The carrier will operate five flights to and from the Big Easy in February for Northeast Ohioans interested in...

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Plus-size model Tess Holliday claims a United Airlines flight attendant told her to ‘lose weight’

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