NEWSOct 09, 2026Southwest Airlines Considers Boeing 787 Order for Long-Haul International ExpansionSouthwest Airlines is evaluating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner as it explores a shift into long-haul international flying, sources tell Reuters.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 07, 2026Digital Entertainment Is Making Long-Haul Flights More Enjoyable for PassengersLong-haul flights have become more manageable as digital entertainment continues to evolve. However, enjoying digital entertainment during a lengthy journey requires more than simply carrying a smartphone. Battery life, internet availability, device compatibility, and personal preferences all influence how travelers prepare for their flights.Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 27, 2026Are Ultra-Long-Haul Routes Actually Profitable, or Just Good PR?Ultra-long-haul routes generate headlines, but their profitability hinges entirely on premium-cabin demand -- a lesson Thai Airways learned the hard way, and one Qantas is now betting nearly half a billion dollars on with Project Sunrise's record-breaking Sydney-London route.Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 03, 2026How ETOPS Changed Long-Haul Flying ForeverAn article on how ETOPS changed long-haul flying forever.Read More →
ROUTESAug 05, 2026Delta Air Lines Launches Non-Stop Atlanta to Riyadh Service on October 23 Despite Regional TensionsDelta Air Lines begins non-stop flights between Atlanta and Riyadh on October 23, marking its first route to Saudi Arabia amid Middle East unrest.Read More →
NEWSAug 04, 2026United Finally Unlocks the Doors on Its New Polaris SuitesUnited Airlines will soon unlock its new Polaris Studio suites aboard premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, marking a major cabin overhaul for the carrier.Read More →
ROUTESJul 23, 2026Air Astana Targets 2027 Launch for Boeing 787 Flights Between Kazakhstan and the USAir Astana has filed plans to begin Boeing 787 flights from Almaty and Astana to the US in 2027, marking Kazakhstan's first direct US air link.Read More →
NEWSJul 23, 2026The Long Way Home: Boeing's 777X Nears Certification at Farnborough 2026, And Boeing Already Wants It to Fly Even FartherAfter thirteen years of delays, Boeing's 777X is finally approaching FAA certification at Farnborough 2026, even as the manufacturer works to extend the jet's range further, contends with Emirates' refusal of its earliest-built aircraft, and racks up new freighter orders.Read More →
ROUTESJul 01, 2026American Airlines Returns to Tokyo from Chicago O'Hare and Adds Two More RoutesAmerican Airlines will launch daily Chicago O'Hare to Tokyo Narita nonstop service in March 2027, plus two new domestic routes as it rebuilds its ORD hub.Read More →
NEWSJun 19, 2026United Airlines Considers Letting Off-Duty Flight Attendants Use Crew Rest Bunks on Long-Haul RoutesUnited Airlines may soon permit non-revenue flight attendants to use crew rest bunks on long-haul flights, easing commuting challenges for staff.Read More →
