Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

United notifies 30,000 flight attendants of transfer to London

United Airlines sent a mass email informing its roughly 30,000 flight attendants they were being transferred to operate out of London — the carrier’s last remaining crew base outside the contiguous United States and Guam — a message that reportedly surprised many crew members.

2026-03-20T03:49:19.093984-07:00
Aviation WeekHelen Massy-Beresford, Jens Flottau

Lufthansa Nears Follow‑On Widebody Order from Airbus or Boeing, CEO Says

By Aviation Week: Lufthansa is close to placing a follow-up order for new widebody aircraft with either Airbus or Boeing, according to CEO Carsten Spohr.

2026-03-19T11:59:56.892808-07:00
FlightGlobal

AIX 2026: Where the next generation of aircraft cabins comes to life

By FlightGlobal: Imagine walking into a space where the future of air travel is tangible: cabins designed around wellbeing, digital systems connecting passengers seamlessly, and sustainability woven into every surface.

2026-03-20T05:00:06.776247-07:00
ReutersAbhijith Ganapavaram, Aditya Kalra

Indian carriers warn of route cuts and delayed fleet expansion unless December fare caps are lifted

By Reuters: An airlines group representing IndiGo , Air India and SpiceJet has warned the Indian government of route withdrawals and delayed fleet and network expansions if fare caps imposed in December are not revoked, a letter shows.

2026-03-20T05:09:48.501579-07:00
Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

Four crew injured after severe turbulence aboard Delta Air Lines A350 en route to Sydney

By Air Data News: Four crew members were injured when Delta Airlines flight 41 from Los Angeles to Sydney experienced brief turbulence shortly before landing at Sydney Airport.

2026-03-19T23:39:45.743869-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

Qatar Airways Ramps Up Flights After Persian Gulf Drone Attacks; Doha Airport Sculpture Cordoned Off

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Nearly three weeks after airspace across the Persian Gulf was thrown into chaos when the US and Israel launched military strikes on Iran, flights are (very slowly) returning to some sense of normality, with Qatar Airways the latest regional carrier attempting to ramp up its operations.

2026-03-19T23:54:47.432586-07:00