Airlines, airports, and commercial flight news
Published at 0300PST / 1100GMT 03MAR26Icelandair in late-April 2026 schedules one-time Boeing 767-300ER service on Reykjavík Keflavík – Barcelona route. Subject to further possible adjustment, the 767 service is scheduled on 23APR26.FI596 KEF0825 – 1445BCN 76WFI597 BCN1545 – 1820KEF 76W
Published at 0200PST / 1000GMT 03MAR26Qantas during Northern winter 2026/27 season plans service reductions on Sydney – Los Angeles route, reflected in last week’s schedule update. From 25OCT26 to 27MAR27, the oneWorld member will operate this route 6 times weekly, instead of 7 weekly.Airbus A380 operates this route. Schedule below focuses on the period of 01NOV26 – 13MAR27.QF011 SYD1115 – 0600LAX 388 x3QF012 LAX2025 – 0625+2SYD 388 x1
Published at 0100PST / 0900GMT 03MAR26Jetstar Airways yesterday (02MAR26) announced latest Trans-Tasman route launch, where the carrier plans Perth – Christchurch route, on board Airbus A321LR.The carrier will operate 3 weekly flights from 27OCT26, subject to government approval.JQ185 PER0745 – 1855CHC 32Q 246JQ186 CHC2015 – 2230PER 32Q 246
What are the variables that can affect the price of an upgrade?
Published at 0000PST / 0800GMT 03MAR26Korean Air in the second quarter of 2026 schedules nonstop service to Greece, in partnership with Hanjin Travel. From Seoul, Boeing 777-300ER aircraft is scheduled to operate Seoul Incheon – Athens route once a week from 22APR26 to 13MAY26 (Athens departs the following week).KE9981 ICN1335 – 1935ATH 77W 3KE9982 ATH2135 – 1350+1ICN 77W 3
The airline left half of its passengers behind.
Korean Air has officially opened its newly renovated flagship lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), marking a major step in the carrier’s global brand transformation and premium strategy. The next-generation facility, located in the Tom Bradley International Terminal, is set to welcome guests from March 6 following a two-day preview event that began Feb. […] The post Korean Air Unveils Flagship LAX Lounge appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
The A330neo proves bigger is better.
Published at 2000PST 02MAR26 / 0400GMT 03MAR26 Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo at the launch of Northern summer 2026 season plans to launch new route to China, as the carrier schedules Kolkata – Shanghai Pu Dong route. Airbus A320neo to serve this route on daily basis from 29MAR26.6E1709 CCU2145 – 0440+1PVG 32N D6E1710 PVG0540 – 0905CCU 32N DSeparately, the carrier will maintain Airbus A320neo aircraft on Delhi – Guangzhou route from 29MAR26, instead of initially filed A321neo.
IATA expressed outrage at the recent remarks from Maurici Lucena, Chairman and CEO of AENA, the operator of the vast majority of airports in Spain, suggesting that airlines calling for airport charges reductions were “compromising safety and security.”
Qantas’ average gender pay gap for 2024-25 was 41.7 per cent for total pay, compared to 44.8 per cent at Virgin, with a median gap of 35.7 per cent and 35.34 per cent respectively. Across the whole Australian private sector, women receive on average 21.1 per cent less in total pay than men.
Published at 1900PST 02MAR26 / 0300GMT 03MAR26 IndiGo from May 2026 plans additional aircraft changes to Delhi – Istanbul route, which sees the airline introduces Airbus A321XLR aircraft on this route. The A321XLR aircraft will operate nonstop in both directions on daily basis, replacing A320neo via Ras al Khaimah.6E011 DEL0615 – 1215IST 32Q D6E012 IST1835 – 0520+1DEL 32Q DService to/from Mumbai will continue to be served with Airbus A320neo, operating via Ras al Khaimah as technical stop.
Airline stocks around the world plummet following widespread airspace closures in the Middle East.
Touted as the first of its kind in Australia, the plant will convert low-carbon methanol from forestry residues and hydrogen into SAF. It comes after HAMR secured funding from Qantas and Airbus for a Victorian project to create the methanol supply.
Published at 1800PST 02MAR26 / 0200GMT 03MAR26 Air Algerie during Northern summer 2026 season plans to maintain Algiers – London Heathrow route, as the carrier re-opened bookings for flights on/after 29MAR26.The carrier will continue to serve this route 5 times weekly, with 737-800 aircraft.AH2054 ALG1020 – 1330LHR 73H x134AH2054 ALG1350 – 1700LHR 73H 1AH2055 LHR1500 – 1755ALG 73H x134AH2055 LHR1830 – 2125ALG 73H 1
Double-catering measures taken by American Airlines at London Heathrow amid catering operations adjustments.
The A380 program allowed customers to choose between Rolls-Royce and Engine Alliance powerplants.
Published at 1700PST 02MAR26 / 0100GMT 03MAR26Korean Air in recent weeks filed various changes to its international service for Northern summer 2026 season. As of 01MAR26, planned 777-300 aircraft operations during the period of 29MAR26 – 24OCT26 includes the following.Seoul Incheon – Cebu KE601/602Seoul Incheon – Guam KE415/416Seoul Incheon – Manila KE621/622, KE623/624Seoul Incheon – Sapporo New Chitose KE765/766Seoul Incheon – Taipei Taoyuan KE2021/2022
Published at 1601PST 02MAR26 / 0001GMT 03MAR26China Southern during Northern summer 2026 season plans to expand Guangzhou – Manila service, where the airline plans to operate 26 weekly flights from 20APR26, instead of 21 weekly. CZ3091 CAN0805 – 1035MNL 789 DCZ367 CAN1405 – 1645MNL 7M8 DCZ3077 CAN2035 – 2315MNL 32N DCZ5051 CAN2345 – 0225+1MNL 320 x27CZ5052 MNL0345 – 0625CAN 320 x13CZ3078 MNL0820 – 1055CAN 32N DCZ3092 MNL1155 – 1430CAN 789 DCZ398 MNL1745 – 2020CAN 7M8 D
Exploring the operations of the US's second-largest airline hub.