Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is set to introduce a new seasonal route connecting Copenhagen and Seattle, starting on May 21. The service will operate five times per week, offering travelers a direct link between Denmark and the U.S. Pacific Northwest.

This marks Seattle as SAS's 10th U.S. destination from Copenhagen, adding to its existing routes to Atlanta, Boston, Newark, New York, Los Angeles, Washington Dulles, Chicago, San Francisco, and Miami. Additionally, SAS operates flights from Stockholm to both Newark and Miami, as well as a route from Oslo to Newark.

Devices powered by lithium-ion batteries have been overheating more frequently during airline flights, according to a report released by UL Standards on September 9. The study showed a 28% rise in overheating incidents between 2019 and 2023, though such occurrences remain uncommon.

Dubai — Fiji Airways is set to become a full member of the Oneworld alliance, expanding its reach and enhancing benefits for travelers. The South Pacific airline, which services 26 destinations across 15 countries and territories, has been part of the Oneworld Connect affiliate program since 2018. The transition to full membership is expected to be completed within a year.

Frontier Airlines, known for its unbundled pricing and aggressive ancillary product pricing, revised its strategy on May 17 to align more with traditional U.S. carriers. The airline now offers three bundled fare options: Basic, Economy, and Business, aimed at making it easier and cheaper for customers to select desired services. This move, led by CEO Barry Biffle, aims to appeal to a wider range of flyers and improve customer satisfaction.

Air France has announced the launch of a groundbreaking nonstop service connecting Phoenix, Arizona, with Paris, France, marking a significant milestone in the airline's U.S. operations. The inaugural flight departed from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris on Thursday, offering a new and direct link between the Arizona desert and the French capital.

Singapore Airlines has announced a revision to its in-flight service protocols, including the suspension of meal service when the seatbelt sign is illuminated and a requirement for crew members to remain seated during such times. This change comes in response to a severe turbulence incident on May 21, which led to significant injuries and one fatality.

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has accused Boeing of breaching a 2021 settlement agreement designed to avoid criminal prosecution over its role in two fatal crashes of its 737 Max jets. The accusation, filed in a Texas federal court on Tuesday, suggests that Boeing failed to implement required changes to detect and prevent fraud, placing the company at risk of prosecution.

Air Vanuatu, the national airline of the South Pacific nation, has filed for bankruptcy protection following the abrupt cancellation of all international flights, leaving thousands of travelers stranded. The move came into effect on May 10, immediately after the airline ceased operations on multiple routes, including those to Sydney, Brisbane, and Auckland due to extended maintenance needs.

Starting May 25, Sunrise Airways will enhance its network within the Eastern Caribbean by introducing intraregional flights connecting Antigua, Dominica, St. Kitts, and St. Lucia. The airline will operate these routes using Embraer 120 twin-turboprop aircraft, each capable of accommodating 30 passengers.

The new service schedule includes two daily flights from Antigua to Dominica and Antigua to St. Kitts, and a daily flight from Antigua to St. Lucia, with all routes operational six days a week, excluding Tuesdays.

Spirit Airlines is set to revamp its merchandising strategy, aiming to cater to higher-end flyers, a shift from its traditional budget-friendly offerings. In a recent Q1 earnings call, CEO Ted Christie outlined the airline's plans, although specifics will be withheld until August. Christie highlighted the necessity of this strategic pivot to attract a broader customer base beyond its core discount-seeking travelers, in response to changing industry dynamics and the need to offset recent financial losses.