American Airlines’ 1st Airbus A321XLR Makes Maiden Flight In Hamburg

American Airlines, a Fort Worth, Texas-based legacy carrier, is undeniably anxiously awaiting the delivery of the first in a long series of Airbus A321XLR aircraft that will soon be a key element of the airline’s medium and long-haul fleets. According to Read More …

Malaysia Airlines Orders Up To 60 Boeing 737s

Malaysia Airlines Group (MAG) has solidified its fleet modernization plans with a significant order from Boeing, encompassing up to 60 737 MAX aircraft. This order, announced on March 21st, is strategically split into 30 firm orders and 30 options, reflecting Read More …

Airlines See Sharp Decline In Bookings As Fears Rise

The US airline industry is experiencing a significant drop in flight bookings, stemming from a combination of economic instability and heightened fear of flying. Of concern: While economic factors like recession fears and reduced consumer spending play a role, a Read More …

Southwest Has New Checked Bag Fees, Basic Fare Options

Southwest Airlines, aiming to boost revenue and align with industry practices, will begin charging for checked bags on flights booked after May 28th. They’re also introducing a new, lower-cost basic fare tier on the same date. While loyalty program members Read More …

Getting There: Frontier To Add First Class As It Continues Transformation

Frontier Airlines is excited to announce the next phase of its game-changing transformation, The New Frontier. Rolling out in 2025, these enhancements deliver more comfort, value, and rewards for travelers. Key features include First Class seating, free seat upgrades into Frontier’s premium Read More …

United Plans Largest International Expansion Ever

United Airlines announced the largest international expansion in its history with service to eight new cities. Starting in May 2025, United will launch five new nonstop flights* from its hub in Newark/New York to destinations no other U.S. airline serves including Nuuk, Greenland; Palermo, Italy; Bilbao, Spain; Read More …

Wild Airline Passengers Rack Up Record Fines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued over $20 million in fines to unruly passengers since the pandemic began in 2020. This represents a significant increase from pre-pandemic levels, when fines were less than $400,000 in 2019. The highest annual Read More …

5 Weird Things That Get Left Behind On Airlines

Passengers often leave wallets and passports in seatback pockets of aircraft for a more comfortable travel experience. But have you ever wondered about the strangest items that end up in ‘lost and found’? The Truely eSim team has compiled a list of Read More …

Happy Labor Day – Flight Attendants Go On Strike

United Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), have voted with an overwhelming 99.99% approval for strike authorization, with over 90% of the membership participating. This vote, which took place across various airports with informational pickets, Read More …