American Airlines Flight 37 ultimately reached Dallas safely, but only after an unexpected stop in New York caused by one of the least glamorous problems imaginable.

Alaska Airlines has sharply reduced its San Francisco network in 2026, eliminating nonstop service to seven U.S. cities as it shifts aircraft toward stronger West Coast markets. For Bay Area travelers, the good news is that most of the affected destinations still have nonstop alternatives.

For Americans who associate the Bahamas with cruise ships, mega-resorts and crowded beaches, Exuma offers a strikingly different version of the Caribbean destination.

British Airways is expanding its route map across Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and the United States, giving American travelers more options to reach destinations beyond London on a single airline itinerary.

Hundreds of flights have been canceled at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports as easyJet cabin crew walk off the job, creating potential headaches for U.S. travelers connecting through Portugal.

Qantas and Jetstar are expanding their international networks with three new nonstop routes between Australia and Indonesia, giving travelers more direct options to Bali and Jakarta as demand for the region continues to grow.

American Airlines is rolling out a new way to book flights that lets travelers combine cash and AAdvantage miles on the same ticket, giving passengers more flexibility when they do not have enough miles for a full award.

A major passport overhaul is coming in 2027, allowing Americans applying for their first passport to complete the process online, take their own photo and track their application digitally.

A routine flight between Dubai and Israel turned into a terrifying aviation incident after a Boeing 737 MAX issued emergency alerts, descended rapidly and diverted to Saudi Arabia. All passengers survived, but the event has raised new questions about cockpit security.

A major European budget airline is fighting for survival after soaring fuel costs and financial pressure forced it into restructuring. The crisis highlights a growing problem facing airlines worldwide — including carriers serving American travelers.