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Alaska Airlines has big plans for the future of its hub at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), a facility that could soon become the linchpin of the airline's proposed global network. Following up on the success of JetBlue's expansion into transatlantic markets, it is not surprising that Alaska Airlines has some ambitions of becoming a transpacific carrier, one that might look to connect the United States West Coast with destinations across East Asia.

A familiar face from ancient "Doctor Who" history makes an unexpected return.

United States aviation safety regulators have proposed temporary limits on flights to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), amid continued operational struggles. The proposed restrictions would see no more than 28 arrivals per hour at the facility, in an attempt to eliminate delays following multiple weeks of radar and radio outages that have wreaked havoc on the airport's operations.

Asiana Airlines has prolonged its Airbus A380 flight schedule on the route between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Sydney Kingsford International Airport (SYD), Australia. According to the aviation analytics company Cirium, the South Korean airline will extend its A380 schedule by two additional months, instead of the three previously planned.

The Emmy-winning animated anthology returns, and we've scored every exceptional short from bottom to top.

Earlier this week, I stumbled upon Turkish Airlines'investor relations presentation for the first quarter of 2025. The call, which took place at the end of March, details both the airline’s financial and operational performance as well as its outlook for the rest of the year. Lo and behold, Orlando remained strong on the carrier’s list of possible new destinations in the future.

'This hospital is a good hospital. And I always forget that it's kind of alive!'

Building a sustainable economy on the moon won't be easy, but we at least have some ideas about how to get started.

Spirit Airlines has reduced its flight numbers by 25% during peak summer months, which are considered the most lucrative period for carriers across the world. According to the aviation analytics company Cirium, the low-cost airline will operate 59,304 flights from June 1, 2025, through August 31, 2025, a notable decrease from 80,003 flights during the same period last year.

On Episode 161 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik catch up on headlines ... and space dad jokes!

India will launch an Earth-observing radar satellite tonight (May 17) on the nation's second mission of 2025, and you can watch the action live.

United Airlines plans to reopen its business class lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). A document released by the Hong Kong government, first reported by Executive Traveller, revealed that the carrier’s flagship United Club will reopen sometime in June or July 2025.

This month, layoffs are expected at US Department Of Transportation(USDOT), as part of a wider government effort to reduce the overall number of federal employees. As reported on May 15, 2025, by CDLLife, referencing CBS, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told USDOT workers that layoffs, or reductions in force (RIF), are coming soon. This comes following many USDOT employees accepting a deferred resignation program (DRP) offer.

The flying Kangaroo has announced for the second time in just a couple of weeks, a new non-stop direct service to New Zealand. Earlier this month, Qantas was proudly boasting its new route between Perth and Auckland. However, the end of the week was wrapped up with the news that a new seasonal service will connect Adelaide, South Australia, and the City of Sails ( Auckland Airport), New Zealand. The route, which will take off from October 31, and be served across the Southern Hemisphere summer season, until May 3.

The Australian High Court passed down a judgment in the Evans & Anor v Air Canada case on May 14. The one-page statement denies the claims by the passengers (appellants) that there should be no limit to the damages owed by Air Canada for injuries, pain, and suffering. The case results from an incident in 2019 in which 35 passengers were injured enroute to Sydney after a powerful strike of turbulence disrupted the flight and forced a landing in Hawaii.

Scientists have made the most accurate predictions yet of the gravitational waves produced when two black holes fly past each other.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is one of the busiest airports in the US, with nearly 60 million passengers passing through it last year. But with 33% growth over the past decade and just three runways, the American Airlines hub has been outgrowing its capacity. Which is why Charlotte has invested in significant airport expansions, including the construction of a fourth parallel runway, set to come online in 2027.

During a House Committee on Space, Science and Technology hearing, experts discussed the state of NASA's planetary defense capabilities.

Rocket Lab is scheduled to launch an Earth-observing satellite for the Japanese company iQPS early Saturday morning (May 17), and you can watch the action live.

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport has broken ground on a new $80 million air cargo facility designed to improve freight transport efficiency across Wisconsin and the Midwest. The development is being led by Texas-based real estate firm Crow Holdings and will transform the underused southern portion of the airport into a high-capacity freight operation.