A weekly review of commercial flight
News: Top Headlines
Tokyo Narita Airport Breaks Ground on Third Runway
Tokyo's Narita International Airport has officially commenced construction of its ambitious third runway project.
Southwest Officially Ends Decades-Long Free Baggage Policy
Southwest ends its iconic "bags fly free" policy, implementing a US$35 fee for the first checked bag and US$45 for the second.
In Photos: Royal Jordanian's First A320neo Delivery
This week, Royal Jordanian Airlines took delivery of its first Airbus A320neo from aircraft leasing company Avolon.
flydubai Expands European Network with Four Cities
Dubai-based airline flydubai is set to expand its European network with the launch of flights to four new destinations.
IndiGo, Delta, Air France-KLM, Virgin Atlantic Announce Partnership
The airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding with plans to build a partnership to connect India with Europe and North America.
Opinion
Cathay Pacific’s First Class Lounge Crawling in Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific’s lounges are widely regarded as some of the world’s best. Airways visits the ones in Hong Kong International.
This Week in Aviation History
5/31/1946: London Heathrow Begins Commercial Operations
Today, in 1946, London Heathrow Airport officially opened for commercial air operations.
Analysis
The History of Los Angeles International Airport
With an area of nearly 3,000 acres being used for airport operations, LAX has grown to vastly dwarf the site it once occupied.
Media
Airways July 2025 Issue
In our latest issue: A Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 elegantly cuts through the cloud-veiled skies of Hong Kong, soaring just above the crown-like spire of the IFC (International Finance Centre) Tower. Get your copy of the June 2025 issue of Airways Magazine today!