Airline News

Southwest Airlines will launch nonstop service from Knoxville to Las Vegas soon. This new route will offer Knoxville travelers a direct flight option to Las Vegas.

Southwest Airlines will start 19 new flight routes in March 2027. The airline also plans expanded flight options from Austin, Texas, and Orlando, Florida.

Delta Air Lines will launch its first nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Manila in March 2027. This new route will make Delta the only U.S. carrier offering nonstop service between Los Angeles and Manila.

European airspace experienced major disruption on July 19, 2026, with 85 flight cancellations and 2,448 delays across numerous countries. Major hubs including Frankfurt, London Heathrow, and Paris Charles de Gaulle were heavily affected, impacting thousands of travelers during the busy summer season.

More than 10,700 U.S. flights were delayed on July 17, 2026, due to smoke from over 900 Canadian wildfires affecting air quality across 18 states. United, Delta, and American Airlines issued travel waivers amid hazardous conditions.

United Airlines cancelled over 2,000 flights nationwide on July 19, 2026, after a major technology outage. Ground stops affected multiple airports, disrupting check-in and boarding.

More than 10,700 U.S. flights were delayed on July 17, 2026, due to Canadian wildfire smoke affecting air quality across 18 states. Airlines issued travel waivers and major airports like Philadelphia saw hundreds of delays amid hazardous smoke conditions.

United Airlines cancelled more than 2,000 flights across the US on July 19 due to a technology outage. Ground stops and system failures affected check-in and boarding nationwide.

Wildfire smoke from over 900 active Canadian wildfires delayed more than 10,700 US flights on July 20, 2026, affecting airspace visibility and air quality. The smoke exposed over 100 million Americans across 18 states to hazardous PM2.5 levels.

United Airlines cancelled more than 2,000 flights on July 20, 2026, following a nationwide technology outage. The outage led to ground stops and delays affecting multiple U.S. airports.