American Airlines is the world’s sixth-largest operator for long-haul flights. On a typical day from now until next July, OAG data shows that the oneworld member currently plans 89 daily long-haul departures. There’s a low of 61 takeoffs (on January 19) to a high of 108 (on many dates).
The Airbus A380 was designed to remain in service for decades, carrying hundreds of passengers between the world’s largest airports. Several former China Southern Airlines airframes, however, have reached a very different destination. After the carrier withdrew its five-aircraft superjumbo fleet, multiple A380s were ferried to California’s Mojave Air and Space Port, where they were […]
New York based airline JetBlue has reportedly taken two of its Airbus A320 aircraft out of service, to be retrofitted in an all VIP configuration. This will allow the airline to have these reconfigured planes back in service by October, primarily to be used to transport sports teams across the country.
Nashville International Airport (BNA) has taken its first formal step toward being renamed in honor of Dolly Parton. On Friday, September 11, the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) Board voted unanimously, 6-0, to begin the process of modifying the airport’s name to recognize the Tennessee-born country music legend, who died on August 25 at the […]
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Think Allegiant Air, think Florida. For obvious reasons, the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) revolves around the Sunshine State. In 2026, the airline’s schedule submission to Cirium, an aviation analytics company, shows that a whopping 64% of its flights will touch Florida.
The Department of Defense, and especially the US Air Force, is investing billions in airfields and facilities across the end of the Pacific Theater in order to support much larger force concentrations and more advanced weapon systems. That means building new integrated air defense systems, upgrading runways and hangars, and constructing classified spaces for mission […]
American Airlines and Hyatt are ending their enhanced loyalty relationship, clearing the way for Hyatt to establish a new exclusive strategic relationship with Delta Air Lines. Announced September 9, the agreement brings together Delta SkyMiles and World of Hyatt programs, with the initial partnership allowing eligible elite members to earn rewards across both travel ecosystems.
A drunk Russian passenger, flying with United Airlines from Italy to a party in New York, has allegedly bitten and kicked a flight attendant who refused to serve her more alcohol, court documents have revealed. She also tried to open the aircraft’s door midflight. Kristina Kedysheva, 36, had to be held down by five people […]
This article was updated on Thursday, September 10, 2026, to provide a full breakdown of US city names in the table rather than IATA codes. It also added detail about the aircraft operated on some of the shorter hops. It was originally published on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.