Air India is reinstating its strategic codeshare agreement with Air Canada, restoring a key partnership that significantly enhances travel options between India and Canada. Effective 2 December 2025, the renewed arrangement expands connectivity for millions of travelers who rely on efficient and reliable links between the two countries.
Virgin Atlantic has entered a financing arrangement in which it mortgaged part of its slot portfolio at London Heathrow for $330 million, drawing scrutiny from UK aviation regulators and government authorities. The financing move was reportedly designed to fund shareholder dividends, in particular payments to U.S. partner Delta Air Lines.
British Airways has unveiled its 2026 summer schedule, revealing strategic long-haul network expansions and frequency boosts across multiple destinations. The carrier continues to adjust its international offering to meet rising demand and enhance connectivity across key leisure and business markets.
British Airways has announced the discontinuation of its direct flights from London Gatwick to Las Vegas, effective October 25, 2025. This route adjustment is part of the airline’s broader strategic realignment of long-haul operations for the summer 2026 schedule. The move signals a consolidation of its Las Vegas services through London Heathrow, which will remain the sole British Airways hub…
British Airways has unveiled a significant expansion of its long-haul schedule for the summer 2026 season, reflecting a strong recovery in demand for leisure and business travel across key global markets. The airline is set to boost capacity from both London Heathrow and London Gatwick, with a particular focus on destinations in Asia, North America, and the Caribbean.
Alaska Airlines has announced a bold transatlantic expansion with two new international routes launching in spring 2026 from its hub in Seattle: daily nonstop service to London Heathrow and seasonal service to Reykjavik, Iceland. These new destinations mark a significant step in the carrier’s transformation into a premium global airline, supported by the debut of its new 787-9 Dreamliner livery and global onboard experience. [/restrict] The Seattle–London Heathrow route…
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s newly established airline, will commence daily flights to London Heathrow Airport starting October 26, 2025, marking a major milestone in its international expansion strategy. The service will be operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, reflecting the airline’s commitment to offering a modern and premium travel experience as part of its Winter 2025 (W25) schedule.
British Airways has announced the launch of special Avios-only flights between London Heathrow and Cape Townduring the peak festive period in December 2025. These flights will allow British Airways Executive Club members to book seats exclusively using Avios, the airline’s loyalty currency, rather than cash fares.
A Virgin Atlantic flight bound for Seattle made an unscheduled diversion after its Airbus A330-900 (A330neo)experienced airspeed irregularities at cruising altitude. Operating as flight VS105, the aircraft had departed London Heathrow and was at 35,000 feet over Scotland when the flight crew observed concerning fluctuations in indicated airspeed ranging between 450 and 550 mph.
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, has temporarily wet leased a Boeing 777-300ER from Privilege Style, a Spanish charter and ACMI specialist, to operate on the Calgary–London Heathrow route. The lease is in effect until 19 June 2025, serving as a replacement for WestJet’s own Boeing 787-9, which is currently unavailable.
