airline news

Boeing generated $24.6 billion in second-quarter revenue, with its total backlog reaching a record $715 billion as aircraft deliveries accelerate.

Delta Air Lines flight DAL490 from Atlanta to New York LaGuardia, operated by an Airbus A321 (N394DX), diverted to Washington Dulles on July 28, 2026.

Global passenger demand declined by 1.7% in June 2026, driven by domestic drops in the US, China, and Japan, according to IATA.

A major US visa processing realignment starting August 1, 2026, will centralize operations from 25 African posts into 20 regional hubs.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways introduces daily full-service flights between Singapore Changi and Phu Quoc, utilizing Airbus A321neo aircraft to enhance regional connectivity and premium leisure travel.

American Airlines, Delta, and United are expanding in-cabin pet travel programs, capitalizing on the billion-dollar pet tourism market.

The European Union has left the starting date for its new ETIAS visa waiver unconfirmed, with reports indicating a delay to 2027 or later for travelers.

Escalating US-Iran tensions have triggered military strikes in southern Iran and Iraq, disrupting flight routes and shipping lanes across the Gulf.

The US and Solomon Islands are in advanced talks over a port infrastructure project backed by the DFC, aiming to boost Pacific tourism and shipping.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is using passenger data shared by the TSA to identify and arrest individuals at US airports for visa overstays.

Saudia and Air India have signed a new MoU to expand codeshare flights, coordinate airport terminals, and explore low-cost carrier links.

Royal Jordanian is offering promotional fares, student discounts, and marine fares for Indian travelers connecting through its Amman hub to Europe and North America.