Airline News | Simple Flying (2025)

BBC Journalist Forced To Crawl On Floor To Reach Toilet On LOT Flight With No Wheelchair Onboard

The passenger was thankful to LOT Polish Airlines' cabin crew, who, despite the situation, were helpful and apologetic.

Delta Air Lines Donates $500,000 To Red Cross For Hurricane Helene Relief

The storm has passed but the impact on millions of livelihoods remains.

Qatar Airways To Acquire 25% Stake In Virgin Australia

The deal also proposes giving Virgin Australia access to widebody planes through wet lease.

United Airlines Becomes Second Major US Carrier To Serve Dominica

The new route will launch in February 2025, and will be operated by the Boeing 737.

Etihad Airbus A350 Flying From Chicago To Abu Dhabi Diverts To Heathrow

While flight tracking websites showed the Etihad Airways A350-1000 diverting to London.

Thousands Of Cancellations: The Impact Of Hurricane Helene On Flights Over The Weekend

By October 1, United States airlines' schedules should largely recover from the events on the weekend.

Virgin Atlantic Overhauls Flying Club Frequent Flyer Program To Make Every Seat Bookable With Points

Frequent flyers will now be able to book any seat with points, earn more on premium tickets, and use upgrade or companion vouchers on any seat.

You Can Now Book Oman Air Flights With Alaska Airlines Miles

The news comes as Oman Air looks to join the oneworld Alliance by the end of this year.

Tug Catches Fire While Pulling American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner In São Paulo

The aircraft sustained little to no damage and departed later that day.

American Airlines Flight Delayed 3 Hours In Dayton Due To Alleged Unruly Passenger

Police were called to deescalate the situation.

Lufthansa becomes the latest in a string of European airlines to announce cuts to their Chinese operations.

US Senator Introduces Bill To Protect Airline Loyalty Points

The new legislation will protect your frequent flyer miles.

Lufthansa Boeing 787 Remains On Ground At Denver After Returning Following Landing Gear Problems

The plane's landing gear doors would not close shortly after take off.

Former Alaska Airlines Airbus A320 Begins New Life With GlobalX

The Miami-based carriers fleet increases to 18 with the addition of this aircraft.

JetBlue Airbus A220 Diverts To New York JFK Following Burning Odor In The Cabin

The aircraft landed safely 30 minutes after departing New York LaGuardia Airport.

Delta Air Lines CEO Says Partnership With IndiGo Will Be Announced Soon

The airline hasn’t had a presence in India since the pandemic.

You Can Now Transfer Miles Directly Between Alaska Airlines And Hawaiian Airlines

The change allows frequent flyers to combine balances or move miles to take advantage of deals on either airline.

Boeing's Spirit AeroSystems Considering Furloughs As Machinist Strike Continues

However, the company's representative emphasized that Spirit AeroSystems has not yet made a final decision.

Already? Jet2 Puts Summer 2026 Tickets From Liverpool John Lennon Airport On Sale

It's been a strong start for Jet2's new base in Liverpool.

Southwest Airlines Appoints Former Spirit Airlines CEO Robert Fornaro To Board Of Directors

This was the second new addition to Southwest Airlines' board in the past few months.