Spirit Airlines to Cease Operations at Columbia Metropolitan Airport Spirit Airlines has announced that it will no longer operate out of Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) starting in October of this year. This decision comes as a surprise, as the low-cost airline only recently began offering service at CAE. In June 2025, Spirit launched nonstop flights […]

Spirit Airlines Faces Bankruptcy Again Spirit Airlines, known for its no-frills approach to air travel, has recently declared bankruptcy for the second time in a year. This news has caused concern among its customers and competitors alike. United Airlines, for example, has already announced plans to add additional flights in case Spirit is unable to […]

Passenger Kicked Off American Airlines Flight After Altercation with Flight Attendant A recent incident on an American Airlines flight from Costa Rica to Dallas, Texas has highlighted the importance of following instructions from flight attendants. In a video shared on social media, a passenger can be heard telling a flight attendant to “shut up” during […]

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey recently reported that their commercial airports and ports experienced a strong uptick in July 2025. In fact, it was the second-busiest July ever for both, with 13. 3 million passengers passing through the airports and 794,268 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) being handled by the port. These […]

JetBlue, a New York-based hybrid airline, has made a significant move towards sustainability by implementing a new application called SkyBreathe MyFuelCoach. This system is designed to help pilots save fuel and reduce emissions by analyzing their performance on a flight-by-flight basis. In the commercial aviation industry, sustainability has become a crucial aspect as airlines and […]

American Airlines is currently conducting training flights between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Edinburgh (EDI) using an Airbus A321neo aircraft. These flights are operating empty and are meant to train pilots on the new aircraft type. This is a part of American Airlines’ plan to open an A321XLR base at New York JFK Airport, where […]

In January, a privately-funded aircraft made history by becoming the first to break the sound barrier at 35,000 ft above the Mojave Desert. The American manufacturer, Boom Supersonic, achieved a speed of Mach 1. 122, which is equivalent to nearly 1,400 km per hour. However, the most remarkable aspect of this feat was that no […]

Delta Air Lines Takes Delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Portland International Airport Delta Air Lines recently received over 400,000 gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Portland International Airport (PDX) in Oregon. The SAF, made from waste-derived feedstock, was supplied by Shell and blended with traditional jet fuel before being delivered to PDX […]

The Trump administration has recently decided to abandon a proposal introduced by the Biden administration that aimed to require airlines to provide cash compensation to passengers affected by flight delays and cancellations caused by the airlines. This proposal, which was still under consideration by the Department of Transportation (DOT), would have obligated carriers to pay […]

United Airlines Expands Routes Overlapping with Spirit Airlines Amid Restructuring In response to Spirit Airlines’ recent filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and subsequent reduction of service, United Airlines has announced plans to increase its presence in several markets where the two airlines overlap. Starting January 6th, United will add flights to 15 cities, including Fort […]