Airline News

Air Canada has launched a pilot of four biometric facial-verification gates at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The system uses mobile app enrollment and preclearance images to streamline passenger boarding for domestic and US-bound travelers.

Air Canada enabled mobile app enrollment for facial biometric gates at Toronto Pearson in September 2026. Four biometric gates operate in a pilot for domestic and US-bound travelers.

Volaris launched three nonstop flights from Guadalajara to Nashville airports. The new routes increase flight options and access for travelers flying to the US.

Riyadh Air will operate nonstop flights between Saudi Arabia and the Philippines starting in 2026. The new direct route enhances travel options for passengers in both countries.

IndiGo will launch daily nonstop flights between Mumbai and Dar es Salaam on November 20, 2026. The service offers daily direct air travel options for passengers in both cities.

American Airlines flights arriving and departing from Atlanta on September 14, 2026, face airborne delays of up to 15 minutes, according to the FAA. A possible ground stop or delay program is also flagged for the airport amid nearly 4,000 nationwide delays.

On September 15, 2026, nearly 4,000 flights were delayed in the United States. Additionally, 334 flights were canceled across various US airports.

On September 15, 2026, almost 4,000 flights were delayed and 334 were cancelled at US airports. The widespread disruptions affected numerous airlines and thousands of passengers.

A NATS software fault on 8 September 2026 caused over 1,300 flight cancellations and wide delays across UK airports including Heathrow and Gatwick. Airlines and regional airports continued to face disruption in subsequent days as schedules stabilized.

More than 250 flights were cancelled at Heathrow and Gatwick after a UK air traffic control system fault reduced airspace capacity. British Airways and Ryanair were among airlines heavily impacted.