United MileagePlus to end flight segment metric for elite status
From 2027, United Airlines will base Premier elite qualification solely on spending, a move that follows significant 2026 policy changes favouring co-branded credit card holders.
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IATA Survey: Entry Rules Deter Travellers Despite Tech Adoption
A global 2026 poll by IATA shows 43% of air passengers avoided destinations due to complex entry rules, an increase from 33% in 2025.
Lufthansa Crew Member Dies in Bengaluru Hotel Pool Accident
A Lufthansa flight attendant died from electrocution at the Conrad Hotel in Bengaluru on 30 October 2026, alongside another foreign national, prompting an investigation into the luxury hotel's swimming pool.
Singapore Airlines Launches Madrid–Singapore Route via Barcelona
The new service operates five times weekly with an Airbus A350-900, marking Madrid as the carrier's fifteenth European destination and enhancing connectivity to Asia.
FAA proposes safety rules for Embraer’s automatic takeoff system
The FAA has proposed new safety requirements for an Embraer system that would automatically raise a jet’s nose… The post FAA proposes safety rules for Embraer’s automatic takeoff system appeared first on AeroTime .
Global Air Cargo Demand Accelerates in September, Up 7.7%
Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 7.7% compared to September 2025 (+8.6% for international operations).
Air New Zealand and Hong Kong International Airport First to Achieve IATA One ID Certification
Air New Zealand and Hong Kong International Airport have become the first airline and airport, respectively, to achieve IATA One ID certification, signaling operational readiness for biometric, paperless passenger processing.
Which Airlines Are Still Skipping Dubai This Winter
Dubai’s airport is busy, but the long-haul airlines that fill its luxury hotels are mostly staying out until spring. Hotels organizing around a European winter rebound need to plan for a later one.