The 777-9 has landed at Keflavík International Airport in Iceland for the first time, marking the 10th country in its international flight-test campaign. The visit focuses on crosswind testing as the aircraft continues its evaluation programme ahead of its planned first delivery in 2027.

Qantas is preparing more than 360 pilots and 1,200 cabin crew members to operate its 12 Airbus A350-1000ULRs.

Japan has overtaken the United States to claim the top position in the 2026 global tourism development rankings.

Singapore Airlines’ new 2027 Business Class introduces privacy doors, improved sleeping arrangements and redesigned footwells. However, its grey-and-yellow design has attracted criticism, while narrower seats and differences between aircraft configurations raise questions about passenger comfort.

A reported dispute among Southwest Airlines flight attendants delayed Flight 557 from Dallas to Kansas City on November 6, 2026. A passenger alleged that one crew member quit and another requested to leave, while the pilot reportedly cited personality differences. The aircraft arrived 2 hours and 21 minutes late, with further delays affecting its subsequent journey to Knoxville.