Airlines

American Airlines reassigns confirmed business class seats to standbys — here’s how to avoid it

American Airlines confirmed business class passengers on a Charlotte-Frankfurt flight nearly lost their seats to employee standbys during boarding on April 6, 2026, despite holding valid boarding…

Chonky orange cat escapes carrier, attempts to sneak into Lufthansa first class at 40,000 feet

An orange cat escaped its carrier mid-flight on a Lufthansa service and attempted to access the first-class cabin at cruising altitude, forcing crew to conduct a cabin-wide search before locating the…

PDX airfares surge 74% as jet fuel prices jump 85% since Iran conflict began

Jet fuel prices have surged 85% since the Iran conflict began in late February 2026, driving airfares from Portland International Airport up 8-74% across major routes over five weeks. Economy…

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IndiGo surcharges up 335% — Delhi-London tickets jump ₹10,000

IndiGo fuel surcharges jump 335% on long-haul routes as Delhi-London fares spike ₹10,000

IndiGo implements revised fuel surcharges effective April 2, 2026, adding ₹275–₹950 to domestic bookings and ₹900–₹10,000 to international tickets. The increases—triggered by aviation turbine fuel…

ITA Airways joins Star Alliance — Volare points don't transfer to Miles & More

ITA Airways joins Star Alliance April 2026, discontinuing Volare points with no conversion to Miles & More

ITA Airways officially joined Star Alliance on April 1, 2026, enabling full reciprocal elite perks and award redemptions across 1,150 destinations. The airline simultaneously adopted Miles & More as…

gategroup takes control of KLM catering, new menus expected 2027–2028

gategroup acquires 75% of KLM Catering Services, signaling premium menu refresh by 2027–2028

gategroup will acquire a 75% stake in KLM Catering Services, taking operational control of meal preparation for 55,000 daily meals across approximately 350 flights. The partnership includes…

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