Check out our latest batch of fun aviation photos from around the globe. This month includes shots from London, NYC, Seattle and Boeing’s assembly line.
Author: Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
American tweaks status requirement for top-tier frequent-flyers
American Airlines is tweaking what’s needed for some flyers to earn elite status, though the changes will mostly affect only top-tier customers.
The ‘boneyard’: Where airlines send old planes to be scrapped
The museum-like quality of the “boneyard” delights enthusiasts, though access is hard to get.
Singapore Airlines expands to Seattle amid big U.S. push
The Seattle flights will start in September 2019, givingSingapore its first new market in the U.S. since 2008, when it added service from Houston.
JetBlue paints Airbus A320 in colors of NBA’s Brooklyn Nets
JetBlue rolls out Airbus A320 painted in colors of Brooklyn Nets NBA pro basketball franchise. It joins ones painted for the Celtics, Jets and others.
Delta Air Lines shows off first Airbus A220 in Atlanta
Delta’s Airbus A220s will seat 109 passengers, including 12 in first class and 15 in extra-legroom economy. The remaining 82 will be standard coach seats.
October route roundup: Where airlines are adding service
There are dozens of changes to airline routes each month. New options to London, South Carolina and NYC are among the most interesting for October.
Air Canada expansion in North Carolina includes new Raleigh/Durham route
Air Canada adds a new nonstop route to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) from its Montreal hub. Carrier also is boosting capacity from Toronto to RDU and Charlotte.
American Eagle flight strikes deer on takeoff in Pennsylvania
An American Eagle regional jet departing from a small Pennsylvania airport aborted its takeoff Tuesday morning after striking a deer in Williamsport.
TSA Precheck additions: Norwegian, Icelandair and Via airlines
Three more airlines have joined the Transportation Security Administration’s expedited screening program called Precheck, the agency announced this week.