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Southwest Cuts 2026 Earnings Forecast as Jet Fuel Costs Climb
Southwest lowered its 2026 earnings outlook as fuel costs rose, even as the airline reported record third-quarter revenue and stronger net income.
DOT Delays Airline Disruption Rule, Shifting Effective Date to February 2027
The DOT postponed a rule that removes 10 disruption causes from airlines’ control, a change that could reduce passengers’ access to meals and hotel vouchers.
Budapest’s Sunken Ferenc József Bridge Emerges Beneath Liberty Bridge
Low Danube levels can reveal the remains of Budapest’s Ferenc József Bridge, destroyed during the 1945 Siege of Budapest.
Contour Airlines to Launch DuBois Flights to Atlanta and Chicago in 2027
Contour will replace Southern Airways Express at DuBois Regional Airport, adding daily Atlanta flights and five weekly trips to Chicago O’Hare starting Feb. 1, 2027.
Air Serbia to Launch Belgrade–Miami Flights Twice Weekly in 2027
Air Serbia’s first Florida route starts May 20, 2027, adding Miami to its growing network of North American and European destinations.
Hunebed D27: The Netherlands’ Largest Dolmen
More than 5,000 years old, Borger’s Hunebed D27 is the Netherlands’ largest dolmen, with a 20-ton capstone and a sealed burial chamber.
Grotta Tanaccia: San Marino’s Oldest Known Sanctuary
Used as a place of worship from the Second Iron Age through late antiquity, Grotta Tanaccia yielded votive offerings and more than 100 coins.
American Airlines 787 Reports Brake Issue, Blows Tire at O’Hare
An American 787 arriving from Barcelona landed safely at O’Hare after reporting a brake issue and blowing a tire; one person was hospitalized.
FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 10 After Years of Delays
FAA approval clears the final 737 MAX family aircraft for sale after years of delays tied to safety reviews and technical issues.
Dulles Plans 37,000-Square-Foot VIP Terminal for Commercial Passengers
Dulles has selected daa International to develop a 37,000-square-foot premium terminal with private screening, lounges and gate transfers.
Hawaiian Airlines to Launch Seattle–Osaka and Seattle–Papeete Flights in 2027
Hawaiian will add year-round Seattle flights to Osaka and Papeete in 2027, using Airbus A330s as Alaska Air Group expands its international network.
United and Air Canada Add Seven Transborder Routes for 2027
The renewed United–Air Canada agreement brings six new routes and added capacity, including Louisville’s only international service.
Lufthansa to Launch Frankfurt–Columbus Flights in May 2027
Lufthansa will connect Frankfurt and Columbus three times weekly, creating Ohio’s only nonstop link to Germany and Europe.
JetBlue Adds Daily Fort Lauderdale–Cali Flights, Its Fourth Colombia Route
JetBlue has begun daily Airbus A320 service between Fort Lauderdale and Cali, expanding its Colombia network to four destinations.
Riga Ghetto Museum Uses Memorials and Personal Records to Document the Holocaust
A courtyard memorial, a reconstructed ghetto house and the “3000 fates” exhibit trace the lives and deaths of Jews in wartime Riga.
Lufthansa Retires Its Final Airbus A340-600 After 23 Years
Lufthansa’s last A340-600 flew from Washington to Frankfurt, ending a 23-year chapter as the airline prepares to replace the type with newer aircraft.
House of Egyptian Architecture Preserves Cairo’s Ottoman-Era Design
An 18th-century mansion now traces Egyptian architecture through its rooms, exhibits and rooftop views of historic Cairo.
Southwest Connects 47 Aircraft to Starlink, Targets Full Fleet by 2027
Southwest has equipped 47 aircraft with Starlink and aims to install the service across its fleet by fall 2027.
Lufthansa’s First A350-1000 to Debut on Munich–Tokyo Route
Lufthansa plans to launch its A350-1000 on Munich–Tokyo-Haneda flights Dec. 3, with Shanghai and Singapore to follow.
Gruta 77’s Façade Preserves Madrid’s Vanishing Neighborhood Signs
Madrid’s punk venue Gruta 77 turned rescued shop signs into a tribute to local businesses as Carabanchel changes and the club faces a 2026 closure.