Airline News

FAAN will implement the V-Pass facial recognition biometric system in all Nigerian domestic airports starting July 2026. The rollout aims to modernize security and speed up boarding.

The EU introduced biometric border checks at major airports in August 2026. This has led to passenger queues at border controls across the Union.

Southwest Airlines will begin nonstop weekly Saturday flights between Austin and San José, Costa Rica on March 13, 2027. The new route supports weeklong Central America vacations with convenient weekend departure and return.

Caribbean Airlines cancelled Flight BW485 from Orlando to Port of Spain on August 2, 2026 due to a technical issue. The airline confirmed compensation and arranged alternative flights for affected passengers.

The EU deployed a biometric digital border system in October 2025 at 29 Schengen external borders. Delays up to two hours and long queues have been reported at airports and land crossings during 2026 peak travel.

The EU biometric Entry/Exit System for Schengen external borders began operations in October 2025, replacing passport stamping with digital biometric checks. Starting August 2026, longer queues and delays have emerged at major airports due to the system's phased rollout.

GCC airlines launched travel promotions in early August 2026 offering discounted fares and free date changes. The offers apply to select routes and ticket classes in the GCC region.

Southwest Airlines will operate a weekly nonstop flight from Austin to San José, Costa Rica starting March 13, 2027. The service connects Central Texas directly to Costa Rica’s primary international airport.

Severe storms on August 6, 2026, caused over 2,200 flight cancellations and delays across Northeast US airports including Boston Logan and New York's LaGuardia and Newark. Airlines like American and Southwest face operational challenges amid heavy summer travel disruptions with cascading effects nationwide.

The EU launched the biometric Entry/Exit System in October 2025 across 29 countries, extending wait times at Schengen borders. Reports show airport queues of up to two hours, with staff shortages and infrastructure gaps contributing to delays.