Recap of Local News in Binghamton for Week of December 29, 2025 Each week, we provide a recap of the essential local news reported on WNBF 1290 AM, 92. 1 FM, and 93. 9 FM, our Townsquare Media Binghamton sister radio stations, as well as on our websites and social media platforms. Johnson City’s Victory […]

US Airlines Announce 37 New Transatlantic Routes for 2026 As the year 2026 approaches, 14 passenger airlines have confirmed the start of 37 new and returning transatlantic routes between the US and Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. These developments, based on data from Cirium Diio through October, are expected to significantly boost travel between […]

Trump’s Strategy to Revitalize Venezuela’s Oil Industry Faces Challenges President Donald Trump’s plan to seize control of Venezuela’s oil industry and have American companies revitalize it after capturing the country’s president in a military raid is not likely to have an immediate impact on oil prices. Venezuela’s oil industry has been neglected for years and […]

The aviation industry is known for its highly coveted job of an airline pilot, but the rigorous and expensive training process poses as a major barrier for aspiring pilots. In the United States, airline transport pilot license (ATPL) holders are required to have logged at least 1,500 hours, significantly limiting the number of potential new […]

Singapore Airlines was the first airline to introduce the Airbus A380 and currently has 12 of the superjumbos remaining in their fleet. They are tied with British Airways as the second-largest operator of this aircraft, with Qantas coming in third with 10 A380s. Each of Singapore Airlines’ A380s has a total of 471 seats, all […]

New Restaurant Proposed at Jamestown Airport For the third time in three years, a new restaurant is being proposed for the Jamestown airport. The proposed business, Archies Airport Diner, LLC, has requested a one-year lease with the option to renew at the end of the term. A public hearing has been scheduled for January 28th […]

The Boeing 747, once a popular choice among airlines for long-haul flights, is slowly disappearing from the skies. The mammoth jet is being phased out in favor of more efficient widebodies, with only four global passenger carriers still operating the 747 in 2026. Air China, Korean Air, Lufthansa, and Russia’s Rossiya Airlines are the remaining […]

Delta Air Lines has recently announced that it will discontinue all scheduled commercial service at Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) in Binghamton, New York, effective February 14, 2026. This decision will eliminate the airport’s only remaining passenger route, a Delta Connection flight connecting Binghamton to Detroit. The reason for this withdrawal, according to Delta, is due […]

Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific are two of Asia’s top flag carriers, offering similar premium economy seating options. While Singapore Airlines provides a larger baggage allowance, Cathay Pacific does not operate the A380 on any routes. Both airlines have predominantly widebody mainline fleets. When it comes to rankings, Skytrax, a respected international airline ranking, places […]

JetBlue Airways to Add Nonstop Service from New York to Cleveland JetBlue Airways has announced plans to launch its first-ever nonstop flight from New York to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) starting in March. This new route will provide travelers with more options for travel between the two cities and beyond. New Nonstop Flight from […]