Taxis wait to pick up fares at JFK Airport in 2016. Bryan Katz via Wikimedia Commons In recent years, travelers have been burdened with a growing number of mandatory fees in order to reach New York and New Jersey airports. And now, the Port Authority has approved yet another increase in the form of doubling […]

Sky Harbour Group to Expand Private Hangar Space at New York’s Stewart International Airport Sky Harbour Group, a leading provider of luxury turnkey private hangar services, has announced its plans to expand its “Home Base Operator” concept to New York’s Stewart International Airport in 2028. The project, which will bring 400,000 sq ft of hangar […]

Delta Air Lines and KLM are facing a lawsuit after a family from Virginia claimed to have spotted bed bugs on their flight from Atlanta to Amsterdam. The family, consisting of Romulo Albuquerque, his wife Lisandra Garcia, and their two children, had booked their tickets through Delta Air Lines but were on a code-share flight […]

Philippine Airlines is set to enhance its premium services by upgrading its flagship business class to international standards on its new fleet of Airbus A350-1000 jets. The first of these jets is expected to start flying to the United States in early 2026. The airline has nine A350-1000s on order with an option to purchase […]

In any industry, it is crucial to establish appropriate metrics to accurately measure performance and ensure that all aspects are well-managed. In the airline industry, the most commonly used metric for measuring output is Available Seat Miles (ASM). This is a standardized unit that measures the output of an airline by calculating the distance flown […]

The Christmas travel rush reached its peak today as millions of people across the UK headed home on ‘Frantic Friday’. This caused major traffic gridlock, packed airports, and rail chaos. According to the AA, there are expected to be 24. 4 million cars on the road today, while airports are facing their busiest Christmas travel […]

Winter weather is causing major disruptions for flights across North America, with several airlines experiencing cancellations and delays. Just recently, WestJet had to increase flight cancellations after Calgary International Airport suspended all flights due to a snowstorm. Meanwhile, Delta Air Lines in the U. S. has also been dealing with similar circumstances. Last Sunday, the […]

Low-Cost Air Travel in Mexico Boosted with Volaris and Viva Merger In a joint statement, Mexico’s two busiest airlines, Volaris and Viva, announced their agreement to merge and create a new low-cost airline group. This partnership aims to promote low-cost air travel in Mexico and contribute to the country’s economic growth. The merger will result […]

American Airlines made history on December 18, 2025, by launching the first commercial flight of the new Airbus A321XLR. This marked the first time a US carrier has operated this long-range aircraft. The inaugural flight departed from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) at 11:00 ET, carrying over 150 passengers to Los Angeles […]

Singapore Airlines Flight Experiences 48-Hour Delay Due to Snowstorm and Mechanical Issues Passengers on a Singapore Airlines flight experienced a 48-hour delay earlier this week due to a combination of a snowstorm and mechanical issues. The flight, which was scheduled to depart from Newark last Sunday, was delayed due to a snowstorm in the New […]