The FAA caps O'Hare flights at 2,708 per day from May to October 2026. Here is what South African travellers transiting through Chicago need to know.
At least seven people have died following the Louisville UPS plane crash, which sent a fireball and black smoke billowing over Kentucky after the aircraft went down shortly after takeoff from the city’s main airport.
FlySafair has assured passengers that its cabin crew strike will not affect flight schedules, even as wage talks with the South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) remain at a deadlock.
Two airport ground staff have died after an Air ACT cargo plane overshot a runway at Hong Kong airport and landed in the sea during an early morning landing attempt.
An Air China flight from Hangzhou to Seoul made an emergency landing in Shanghai after a lithium battery caught fire in the overhead luggage compartment mid-flight.
Search teams are still looking for Andrew Blackwood-Murray, the 61-year-old pilot who crashed into the sea off Durban, using advanced sonar equipment but finding no trace after a week.
The A24 plane crash near Tynda, Russia, has left all 48 people on board dead after the Angara Airlines jet disappeared from radar and was later found burning in a remote forest area.
FlySafair has cancelled multiple flights as a pilot strike begins, with no immediate resolution in sight.
FlySafair has confirmed some pilots may go on strike after failed wage talks, but the airline is working to prevent major disruptions.
Four people have died after a Zeusch Aviation aircraft crashed at London Southend Airport; an investigation is now underway.
SAA says a viral video showing air hostesses in a suspicious exchange predates 2019 and lacks verified context, following an internal investigation.
Finnair has cancelled hundreds of flights due to ground staff strikes at Helsinki Airport, and explains what passengers can do next.
Global air passenger traffic rose by 5% in May 2025, with Africa showing steady growth amid mixed international trends.
South African Airways announces new direct flights to Mauritius and regional destinations, with operational improvements and service expansions.
A Shandong Airlines Boeing 737 was forced to make an emergency landing in Nanjing after a suspected engine malfunction at cruising altitude.
Qatar Airways has clarified the circumstances behind a global flight disruption following Iran’s missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
American Airlines Flight 1665 experienced an engine malfunction shortly after takeoff from Las Vegas but returned safely with all onboard unharmed.
Qatar has reopened its airspace and Qatar Airways has resumed flights after Iran launched missiles at a US military base in the country.
A hot-air balloon carrying 21 people crashed in southern Brazil, killing eight and injuring several others.
India’s aviation regulator orders Air India to fire three staff over major safety failures amid probe into Ahmedabad crash.
A Ryanair plane from London to Greece damaged its wing after hitting a fence while taxiing at Kalamata International Airport, with no injuries reported.
A New Delhi-bound Air India flight returned to Hong Kong mid-air due to a suspected technical issue, days after a fatal crash involving the airline.
The wreckage of the missing Pyper Cherokee ZSKFB was found in Greytown, KZN, with all three passengers dead; authorities have launched a full investigation.
Klein Vision has unveiled its certified AirCar production prototype, set to launch in 2026 as the world’s first mass-produced flying car.
A British Airways flight from Cape Town to London was forced to turn back after smoke filled the cockpit, prompting an emergency landing and delaying travel for nearly 300 passengers.
A Delta Airlines flight returned to Mexico City after a technical failure, activating emergency protocols and affecting 149 passengers.
South African Airways has appointed Professor John Lamola as its new Group CEO, solidifying his role after serving as interim CEO since 2022.
ACSA’s 2024 performance report shows strong passenger recovery but highlights challenges like on-time delays, power disruptions, and jet fuel shortages at key hubs.
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