Simple Flying - Airports

The Real Reason Why London Heathrow Was Just Named The World's Best Major Airport For 2026

Louis Hardiman — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:14 GMT

Air Advisor has released its airport rankings for 2026. The firm conducted extensive research into travel patterns and preferences to rank 23 of the world's most used airports. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) came out on top. Dublin Airport (DAA) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) are second and third. European hubs claim eight of the top ten spots.

Man Wanders Onto Tarmac At Lisbon Airport Just Hundreds Of Feet From Landing Planes

Aaron Bailey — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:47:53 GMT

A member of the public jumped the perimeter fence at Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal's busiest airport, on Sunday, appearing on the grass verge between the runway and taxiways. The 36-year-old man was quickly intercepted by airport personnel and then taken away by local police. It is reported by the Portugal Resident that the male was then medically assessed in hospital.

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

Aaron Bailey — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:07:48 GMT

Fort Worth-based American Airlines has announced that it will join a growing list of US employers that will match contributions to Trump Accounts. 1.4 million children have already been signed up for Trump Accounts will see $1,000 in seed money from the US Treasury, and now American employees will see the airline match $1,000 as a one-off payment to the children's account.

LATAM Airbus A320 Veers Dozens Of Feet Off Runway In Rainy Brazil

Aaron Bailey — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:26:19 GMT

An Airbus A320 belonging to LATAM has veered off the runway in wet weather, leaving the aircraft stuck in the mud. The aircraft had just arrived in Cascavel (CAC) after a flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) when it lost control in the rain and a reported thunderstorm, making conditions less than ideal and causing it to veer off the runway.

13 Hospitalized After Airport Bus Crashes Into Concrete Wall At EWR

Paul Hartley — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:53:36 GMT

13 people were hospitalized on Monday morning after an employee shuttle bus crashed into a concrete wall at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). CBS News reports that the accident happened shortly after 3:00 AM on August 31 on the Departures Level 3 roadway outside Terminal B, with local reports saying the bus jumped a curb before striking the barrier. Three people were seriously injured and another 10 sustained minor injuries, although none of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening.

Air Canada Cancels This 9-Hour Transatlantic Long-Haul Route [Map]

James Pearson — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:13 GMT

In a recent schedule update, Air Canada revealed that it will no longer serve the Francophone market between Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Algiers, Algeria. All future flights have been removed.

United Airlines Cuts This 8-Hour Long-Haul Route: See Affected Flights

James Pearson — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:00:14 GMT

That did not take long. Last week, in announcing 11 new routes to Europe and various new and returning links to Asia, United Airlines disclosed that it would not cut any routes in 2027. Yet, the Star Alliance member has already done so.

Singapore Airlines Axes Airbus A380 Flights On 2 Major Routes: See Changes Now

James Pearson — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:14 GMT

Each week, airlines from around the world submit schedule changes to OAG, Cirium Diio, and other platforms. The updates could include anything: new routes, markets that will be eliminated, frequency and capacity increases and decreases, equipment swaps, shorter or longer operating periods, and so on.

United Airlines Plans 11 Nonstop Summer Asia Routes From West Coast Hub: Full List Now

Jake Hardiman — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:00:13 GMT

Earlier this week, United Airlines made headlines with the announcement of a raft of exciting additions to its long-haul route network for the summer of 2027. While most of these concerned transatlantic travel to Europe from United's main hubs on the East Coast, flyers at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) can also look forward to a new service of their own. This will link the Bay Area with Okinawa, with United set to become the only US carrier to operate nonstop flights to this city when these services commence next March.

Allegiant Air Launches 9 New Routes From Its Busiest Airport: See The Map

Jake Hardiman — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:00:13 GMT

Orlando Sanford International (SFB) is one of three airports serving Orlando. It is dwarfed by Orlando International Airport (MCO), but outranks Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) in traffic. A key reason behind the sustainability of Sanford's operations is the huge presence of Allegiant Air. In fact, Sanford is Allegiant's top airport by departing flights, with 578 next month.