Brussels Airport partners with United Airlines to create pharma cargo corridor with US
Brussels Airport has signed a memorandum of understanding with United Airlines and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership to establish a dedicated pharmaceutical air cargo corridor with Washington Dulles International Airport. The agreement aims to standardise processes and streamline logistics between the two hubs, improving the efficiency and reliability of transatlantic transport for pharmaceutical and life
Cathay Pacific unveils redesigned flagship First Class lounge in Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific has revealed a fully redesigned version of its flagship The Wing, First lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, marking a new phase in its premium ground experience strategy. Set to reopen on 22 April 2026, the lounge introduces a more refined, residential-style design developed with StudioIlse, combining familiar elements with enhanced privacy, comfort
British Airways launches St. Louis and Guernsey
Two new British Airways routes took to the skies on April 19, 2026, as the first flights to St. Louis, Missouri in the US, and Guernsey in the Channel Islands departed from London. St. Louis&nbs…
Ryanair flight diverted to Ostend, passengers left without assistance
Passengers on Sunday's Ryanair flight FR3659 from Milan Bergamo to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (Boeing 737-800 registered 9H-QCH) were left stranded overnight after their delayed service was diverted to Ostend-Bruges International Airport, where it landed at 00:45, sparking complaints over a lack of information and assistance. The flight, initially scheduled for 19:40, departed more than
British Airways expands network with St. Louis, Missouri, and Guernsey, Channel Islands, launches
British Airways has launched two new routes from London, adding St. Louis in the United States and Guernsey in the Channel Islands to its network. The new transatlantic service to St. Louis marks the airline’s 27th U.S. destination, with four weekly flights from London Heathrow Airport operated by Boeing 787 aircraft. British Airways is currently
Pilot challenges renaming of Palm Beach airport after Trump
A Florida-based pilot has filed a lawsuit to block the planned renaming of Palm Beach International Airport after Donald Trump, arguing the move is unlawful and could pose safety risks. George W. Poncy Jr., an FAA-licensed pilot, is seeking to overturn a new state law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis that would rename the airport
Finnair avoids €300,000 fine over compensation dispute
Finnair has been cleared by Finland’s Market Court in a dispute over passenger compensation practices, avoiding a proposed €300,000 fine. The case, brought by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority and the Consumer Ombudsman, challenged Finnair’s policy of rejecting compensation claims submitted more than two months after a flight disruption. The court ruled that the
FAA caps flights at Chicago O’Hare to tackle delays
The U.S. government has moved to curb chronic delays at Chicago O’Hare International Airport by imposing a temporary cap on flight operations for the summer 2026 season. The measure, announced by the Federal Aviation Administration and backed by Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, will limit daily flights to 2,708 between May 17 and October 24,
Lufthansa pilots pause strikes after week of major disruption
Lufthansa pilots have temporarily halted strike action after five days of widespread disruption, though no resolution has yet been reached in the ongoing labour dispute. The Vereinigung Cockpit said no further strikes are planned in the immediate term, as both sides prepare for possible mediation talks. Previous attempts at mediation failed due to disagreements over
KM Malta Airlines flight returns after crew assignment error
A KM Malta Airlines flight to Paris was forced to return shortly after departure when it was discovered that a trainee pilot was operating without a qualified instructor captain onboard. Flight KM478 turned back around 30 minutes into the journey after the captain identified that the crew composition did not meet internal training requirements. The
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