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AvTalk Episode 385: “Looking into” that low flypast

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss the low Airlink flypast in Cape Town, what’s been lost in the discussion so far, and what the South African civil aviation authority has to say about it. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns airlines to avoid Russian airspace as drones play an ever increasing role in the war between Russia and Ukraine. German authorities blame Russia for the recent explosive-laden drone in Leipzig. The FAA is moving to fire a pair of controllers who left the La Guardia tower early on the day of the crash between an Air Canada CRJ and ARFF truck. But the situation isn’t as straightforward as it seems. South Korean officials move to charge seven officials from the transport ministry with falsifying documents after the Jeju Air crash in Muan. And US airlines continue the race to be as premium as possible. Helpful links for this week’s episode * Airlink’s low flypast: video, data, airline statement, South Africa CAA statement * La Guardia Controllers left the tower early * JetBlue’s new first class * American Airlines’ new premium heavy 777-300ER * Chinese airlines swing to losses in the first half of 2026 * Airline Atlas, the new map prints powered by Flightradar24 data Check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.

Flightradar24 Blog•Flightradar244 Sept

Why Latin American Airlines Are Outperforming the US & Europe

In this video, we'll examine why Latin American airlines have become some of the world's most profitable carriers, how Chapter 11 fundamentally reshaped the industry, and whether airlines like LATAM and Copa are really outperforming their US and European rivals.

Simple Flying•SF Staff4 Sept

American Airlines Boeing 737-800’s Aborted Takeoff At LaGuardia Was A Bird Strike False Alarm

A suspected mishap forces one jetliner to cancel departure.

Simple Flying•Luke Diaz4 Sept

6 Ways Delta, United & American Airlines Are Quietly Reshaping Widebody Premium Cabins In 2026

The three major US carriers have made some subtle changes recently.

Simple Flying•Steven Walker3 Sept

DFW and ORD: American’s Two Problem Airports

Air travel is like all other consumer services, providers try to ‘sell’ everything around the product, which influences consumers into

Air Insight•Addison Schonland3 Sept

Why U.S. Airlines Are Betting Big on Europe in 2027

In part one, Jay and Meghna discuss the latest transatlantic expansion announcements from United and American Airlines and what they reveal about how U.S. carriers are rethinking their European strategies. In part two, the conversation turns to the A321XLR, the narrow body aircraft making these new routes possible, and whether its heavy reliance on premium […]

Airline Weekly•Jay Shabat and Meghna Maharishi3 Sept

American Airlines unveils first B777-300ER retrofitted with Flagship Suites

American Airlines unveiled its first Boeing 777-300ER retrofitted with Flagship Suites.  The Flagship cabin is American Airlines’ newest…

AeroTime•Miquel Ros3 Sept

American Airlines unveils its premium-configured Boeing 777-300ER

American launches its first retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER, featuring the most premium seats on an aircraft operated by any U.S. carrier. First commercial flight was from New York (JFK) to Buenos...

AeroNews Global•Teodor Stefan3 Sept

• favorable toward American Airlines · 78%
• favorable toward Boeing · 72%

Why American Airlines' New Boeing 787-9 Premium Economy At 2x Coach May Undercut Its Own Business Class

American Airlines has really improved its premium economy product on the 787-9P, but is it actually too much of an improvement?

Simple Flying•Jacob Johnson3 Sept

Man Admits He Has “A Bomb” To American Airlines Gate Agent At Miami International Airport

It is the latest in a spate of bomb-related incidents involving passengers at Miami.

Simple Flying•Paul Hartley2 Sept

American Airlines unveils premium-heavy Boeing 777-300ER cabin

American Airlines has introduced its first retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER, replacing international First Class with a larger Flagship Suite Business cabin. The redesigned aircraft offers 70 Flagship Suite seats featuring privacy doors, additional storage and a chaise-lounge position. It also includes 44 Premium Economy seats and 30 Main Cabin Extra seats, giving the aircraft 144 premium […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban2 Sept

• neutral toward Boeing · 96%

American Airlines Launches 21 Nonstop Routes From Philadelphia To Europe [List & Map]

American Airlines is doubling down on Philadelphia, where 21 nonstop European routes underscore its role as the carrier’s transatlantic powerhouse.

Simple Flying•Paul Hartley2 Sept

American Airlines Retrofits Boeing 777-300ERs: More Business Class, No First Class

American has begun reconfiguring its Boeing 777-300ERs with a new Flagship Suite business class, eliminating first class along the way. Here's what's changing.

One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig2 Sept

The End Of First Class: American Airlines Debuts New Flagship Suites On Its Largest Aircraft

The new interior expands capacity on the legendary widebody jet to more than 110 premium seats.

Simple Flying•Channing Reid2 Sept

• critical toward American Airlines · 72%

American Airlines Eliminating “Premium” First Class: Exact Timeline Revealed

American Airlines has confirmed exact cutoff dates for ending its underwhelming "premium" first class on the 777-300ER and A321T fleets.

One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig2 Sept

$800 Or Leave Toddler Behind: American Airlines Charges Mom After Child Turns 2 Mid-Trip

A family who recently traveled with American Airlines from Los Angeles to Philadelphia had the shock of their lives when they went to return to the airport and found out that they were going to be charged more than $800 for their two-year-old daughter being forced to pay for an extra seat, when she was permitted to travel on the lap of the parent on the outbound flight.

Simple Flying•Chris Loh2 Sept

American Airlines Union Says Passengers Put In "Dangerous Positions" By ICE At US Airports

The Union raises the alarm over jeopardy to the rule-of-law.

Simple Flying•Luke Diaz2 Sept

American Airlines Just Bet Its Future On A $4 Billion, 31-Gate Fortress Dallas/Fort Worth Hub

How and why DFW will continue to be American's most important hub.

Simple Flying•Daniel S Osipov1 Sept

American Airlines Expands Transatlantic Network with New Airbus A321XLR Routes for Summer 2027

AviationNews – American Airlines has unveiled its expanded transatlantic flight schedule for the summer 2027 season, deploying the long-range Airbus A321XLR on key routes connecting...

Aviation News EU1 Sept

American Airlines To Contribute $1,000 Per Employee Child To Trump Accounts

American joins major employers supporting a new child investment account with payroll matches and long term growth.

Simple Flying•Aaron Bailey1 Sept