Airlines

A NATS technical failure on September 8, 2026, caused over 1,000 UK flight cancellations, with British Airways cancelling 100+ flights. An independent investigation has been launched amid calls for CEO resignation.

Air Canada launched a biometric facial verification pilot at Toronto Pearson Airport using mobile app enrollment on September 14, 2026. The pilot operates four biometric gates facilitating automated boarding for domestic and US-bound flights.

Air Canada has launched a facial verification biometric boarding pilot at Toronto Pearson International Airport with four e-gates. Passengers can enroll via the airline’s mobile app to skip passport and boarding pass checks.

Breeze Airways will launch seasonal nonstop flights between West Palm Beach and Greenville-Spartanburg starting December 18, 2026. Introductory fares begin at $59 one-way for travel through May 25, 2027.

Qantas will commence nonstop Sydney-London flights in October 2027 using Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft configured for Project Sunrise. The route eliminates stopovers and reduces travel time by up to four hours.

Allegiant Air will begin nonstop flights from Trenton-Mercer Airport to Florida in late 2026. This will offer direct Florida routes, enhancing travel convenience for Trenton-area passengers.

More than 1,000 UK flights were cancelled on September 8, 2026, due to a technical failure at NATS. Flight operations began returning to normal by September 10 amid ongoing investigations.

The FAA paused incoming flights at Los Angeles International and San Diego International airports on September 17, 2026, due to staffing shortages at Southern California Terminal Radar Approach Control. Departures were also affected as a result.

FAA staffing shortages at Southern California TRACON caused ground stops affecting flights into LAX and San Diego airports on September 14, 2026. These disruptions led to delays in arrival and potential impacts on departures.

Air Canada and Toronto Pearson Airport have introduced a pilot for facial recognition biometric gates for domestic and US travelers. The program allows enrollment via the airline's app and aims to replace passport and boarding pass checks at the gate.