To mark Lufthansa’s 100th founding anniversary, the world’s largest passenger aircraft now also shines in a special blue design. Yesterday evening, the Airbus A380 landed at Munich Airport under flight number LH9901. It came from Shannon, Ireland, where it was painted with an XXL crane and the lettering “1926 | 2026” and “100.” Thirty-five colleagues […]
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American Airlines Named First-Ever Official Airline of Women in Aviation International’s Annual Conference
As American Airlines celebrates 100 years of connecting people and places around the world, the airline announced its partnership with global nonprofit Women in Aviation International (WAI). As a strategic partner for 2026, American will serve as the first-ever Official Airline for the 37th Women in Aviation International Conference to be held at the Gaylord […]
The Sky’s First Chapter
Before the sky was crowded with aircraft, before airports had terminals or gates, before flying was routine, flight was still an experiment. Early aircraft operated at the edge of what was possible. Pilots flew without instruments or reliable maps, never fully certain how or where they would land. The sky wasn’t yet a place of […]
Alaska Airlines Unveils State-of-the-Art Global Training Center
Thousands of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines employees will now undergo training in a new 660,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility, which officially opened its doors last week. The facility will be a hub for flight attendants, pilots, customer service agents and more, and will centralize operations into one space. “The Global Training Center is spectacular […]
Contour Airlines Announces New Seasonal Flights from Cape Girardeau, MO to Pensacola, FL
Contour Airlines has announced new seasonal nonstop service from the City of Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) in Missouri to Pensacola International Airport (PNS), starting May 6, 2026. This new route expands Contour’s growing seasonal network and provides travelers with convenient nonstop access to the Florida Gulf Coast during the peak spring and summer travel […]
STARLUX Airlines Launches Nonstop Service Between Taipei and Phoenix
STARLUX Airlines, a Taiwan-based luxury carrier, launched nonstop service between Taipei Taoyuan International Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Jan. 15, marking a milestone that expands the airport’s international connections and is expected to generate significant economic benefits for the region. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, STARLUX Airlines Chief Executive Officer Glenn Chai, airport […]
SAS Named “European Airline of the Year 2026”
SAS has been named “European Airline of the Year 2026” at the Grand Travel Awards. The award is regarded as one of the most prestigious recognitions in the Norwegian travel industry and is based on votes from employees in travel agencies and other travel trade professionals. The Grand Travel Awards has been held annually since […]
PSA Airlines Officially Opens Headquarters in Charlotte
PSA Airlines announced it has officially opened its new headquarters in Charlotte, completing its corporate relocation from Dayton, Ohio. With its move to Charlotte, which did not include any state or local incentives, PSA becomes North Carolina’s and the region’s only part 121 passenger airline based here. PSA’s headquarters relocation to Charlotte – which included […]
World’s First 737-800NG Combi Goes into Service for Air Inuit
Air Inuit announced that its first newly re-engineered Boeing 737–800NG combi aircraft has been certified by Transport Canada, marking the arrival of the world’s first 737–800NG configured for both passengers and freight. The aircraft will officially enter service on Air Inuit’s Montréal-Kuujjuaq route on January 13th, 2026. “Our investment in this next–generation combi reflects Air […]
Hawaiian Airlines Announces Investment Plan to Modernize Infrastructure and Guest Experience
Hawaiian Airlines, a part of Alaska Airlines, today unveiled an investment plan of more than $600 million over five years to comprehensively enhance the experience for guests traveling to, from and within the islands by modernizing airport spaces, upgrading technology and retrofitting aircraft interiors, while expanding community and sustainability work across Hawai‘i. Hawaiian Airlines’ Kahuʻewai […]
