Flights
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Lufthansa
Lufthansa Reduces Domestic Flights in Germany
Lufthansa has announced that it will cancel approximately 100 flights per week across Germany due to rising costs. The airline stated that this adjustment could continue until the summer 2026 season. The company noted that some routes are no longer economically sustainable. Lufthansa’s decision comes as operational costs have increased over the past six years, influenced by high taxes imposed…
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News
United Airlines Brings Starlink to 737 Aircraft
United Airlines is preparing to introduce the Starlink internet system on its Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Following certification granted by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the first flight is scheduled to take place on October 15, 2025, from Newark Liberty International Airport. The airline had previously launched Starlink on its Embraer E175 aircraft. With this new step, passengers will…
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Lufthansa
Lufthansa’s 100th Anniversary Special Livery
Germany’s flag carrier Lufthansa has unveiled a special aircraft livery to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026. A brand-new Boeing 787-9 (registration D-ABPU) is planned to be delivered with this unique design. The aircraft is expected to join the fleet in December. Lufthansa’s first flight took place on April 6, 1926, between Berlin and Zurich. Operated with a Junkers F…
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News
Aeroflot Launches Krasnodar – Istanbul Flights 🇷🇺🛫🇹🇷
Russia’s flag carrier, Aeroflot, has announced that it will begin scheduled flights from the southern Russian city of Krasnodar to Istanbul Airport (IGA) starting September 26. The flights will be operated daily with Airbus A320 aircraft. With this addition, the number of destinations from which Aeroflot and its subsidiary Rossiya operate flights to Istanbul will rise to six. Aeroflot currently…
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Airlines
Metal Piece Found in Meal on Emirates
FlightOn Emirates flight #EK704 from Mauritius to Dubai, operated by the A6-EOX Airbus A380, a passenger who is a member of HSM discovered a metal piece, a few centimeters in size, in the meal served to them. The passenger immediately informed the cabin crew upon noticing the object during the meal. The cabin crew reported the incident and, to compensate…
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News
JetBlue Reaches 2 Million Passengers on European Routes
US-based airline JetBlue has announced that it has carried its two millionth passenger on flights to and from Europe. The company launched its first transatlantic service in August 2021 on the New York JFK–London Heathrow route. In the second half of 2025, JetBlue operates a total of 12 European routes. Seven of these originate from Boston, while new services to…
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News
Discussion: Moving to an Empty (Eco+) Seat $86
On United Airlines’ Houston–Honduras flight, some passengers seated in the economy section wanted to move to empty seats in the Economy Plus (extra legroom) area after boarding was completed. Although the plane was half full, ground services and the cabin crew demanded $86 per passenger for the seat change. The cabin crew’s refusal to allow a free seat change caused…
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Emirates
Emirates Becomes Main Sponsor of Real Madrid Basketball
Dubai-based Emirates Airline has signed a long-term sponsorship agreement with Real Madrid’s basketball team, one of Spain’s most prominent clubs. Under the agreement, Emirates’ “Fly Better” branding will appear on player jerseys, training kits, and team staff attire. Emirates President Sir Tim Clark stated that the partnership strengthens the airline’s existing collaboration with Real Madrid and marks the brand’s first…
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China Eastern
The World’s Longest Scheduled Flight Begins 🇨🇳🇳🇿🇦🇷
China Eastern Airlines will launch scheduled flights from Shanghai to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, starting in December. The flights will operate with a stopover in Auckland, New Zealand. Covering a distance of more than 19,500 km and lasting 26 hours, this flight will be recorded as the world’s longest scheduled service. The flights are expected to operate twice…
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General Aviation
Latvia Temporarily Closes Eastern Airspace
Latvia has decided to temporarily close the airspace near its borders with Russia and Belarus. Defense Minister Andris Sprūds announced that the restriction will take effect on September 11, 2025, at 18:00 local time and remain in place for at least one week. Sprūds stated that the measure, taken as part of the Namejs 2025 national defense exercise, will ensure…
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