The Points GuyEdward Russell

Alaska to add seven nonstop routes from Anchorage and Portland for Spring–Summer 2026

Alaska Airlines will introduce seven new nonstop routes from Anchorage and Portland starting as early as March 2026, with most services launching in mid‑June. Anchorage will gain Boise, Boston and Spokane; Portland will add Bellingham, Everett/Paine Field, Pasco (WA) and Jackson Hole.

Associated PressAssociated Press

Business jet crashes while landing at Statesville Regional Airport, erupts in large fire

By Associated Press: A business jet with six people crashed at a regional airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire and killing multiple people.

2025-12-18T08:54:33.537334-08:00
Simple FlyingChanning Reid

American Airlines Aims To Connect Smaller Cities To The World With 15 New Routes In 2026

By Simple Flying: Nearly half of the network additions will originate from the legacy carrier’s hub in the Desert Southwest.

2025-12-18T07:10:00.487292-08:00
Dallas Morning NewsJordan Parker

American Airlines is in the midst of a consequential transformation and executives at Skyview, the Fort Worth Texas carrier’s headquarters, are aware of the need for urgency.

By Dallas Morning News: American Airlines is in the midst of a consequential transformation and executives at Skyview, the Fort Worth carrier’s headquarters, are aware of the need...

2025-12-18T04:23:07.381637-08:00
Aviation WeekDavid Casey

Aena to Buy Majority Stake in Holding Company for Leeds Bradford, Invests in Newcastle Airport

By Aviation Week: Spanish airport operator Aena has agreed to buy a majority stake in a new holding company that owns and manages Leeds Bradford Airport.

2025-12-18T08:32:25.552652-08:00