Southwest Airlines Makes Changes to Business Model As of January 27, 2026, Southwest Airlines has implemented significant changes to its business model. These changes include the elimination of open seating, the end of free checked bags for most passengers, and a shift in its policy for plus-size passengers. This move brings Southwest more in line […]

In 2025, the airports in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) in southern China had an outstanding performance. The cluster handled over 230 million passenger trips and nearly 9. 72 million tonnes of cargo and mail, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading aviation hubs. Experts believe that the GBA’s aviation hub […]

American Airlines Experiences Canceled Flights at Orlando International Airport Due to Winter Storm Orlando, Fla. – On Tuesday, flight-tracking company FlightAware reported that American Airlines had suffered from a high number of canceled flights at Orlando International Airport, with a total of 60 flights being canceled, representing approximately 56% of their flights. In addition, 32 […]

United Airlines to Launch Nonstop Service Between Lansing and Chicago Starting May 7, United Airlines will provide nonstop flights between Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport. This new route will offer four daily flights, connecting Mid-Michigan travelers to United’s extensive global network. The announcement, made by Nicole Noll-Williams, President and CEO […]

Travelers at South Florida airports are facing delays and cancellations due to a recent winter storm that hit the country over the weekend. Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport were filled with exhausted passengers trying to navigate through the chaos. MIA, currently the warmest airport in the lower 48 states, has become a […]

Six People Killed in Plane Crash During Snowstorm in Maine A Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet crashed during takeoff at Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday night, killing all six people onboard. The crash occurred as a snowstorm was moving into the area and visibility was decreasing. The Accident The plane, which was originally […]

Southwest Airlines is making a major change to its seating policy, moving away from its traditional open seating system to a reservation-based model. This change will go into effect on January 27th, and will offer customers a wider range of seating options. Last summer, Southwest announced that it would be transitioning to a reservation-based system […]

Delta Air Lines Expects Weather-Related Delays at Northeast Hubs The recent arctic blast sweeping across the eastern United States is causing major disruptions for US airlines. Delta Air Lines has announced that unfavorable weather conditions in the northeast will significantly impact services at its hubs in Boston and New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport. […]

Chattanooga Airport Sees Record-Breaking Year for Travel in 2025 The Chattanooga Airport has reported a record number of boardings in 2025, with nearly 632,400 passengers passing through its gates. This marks a 14% increase from the previous record of 556,900 in 2024. April Cameron, President and CEO of the Chattanooga Airport, credits the community’s support […]

Dressing Appropriately for Air Travel: Tips from the US Secretary of Transportation As air travel becomes increasingly accessible and affordable, the number of passengers on flights has also risen. With that, comes a rise in unruly behavior and conflicts on flights. In response, United States Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has been advocating for dressing […]