Air Canada will introduce three new routes connecting Toronto and Montreal with San Antonio, Cleveland, and Columbus in May 2026, operated by Airbus A220 and Embraer E175 aircraft. These strategic additions aim to meet growing demand for direct travel between Canada and mid-sized U.S. cities, supporting both business and leisure tourism.

An Emirates Airlines flight from San Francisco to Dubai was delayed over three hours due to concerns about a $100,000 H-1B visa fee announcement. The delay impacted mainly Indian nationals on the flight, causing significant disruptions. President Trump justified the fee citing misuse of the system by U.S. companies, affecting both Indian nationals and the tech industry.

A Brussels Airlines flight bound for Málaga was forced to make an emergency landing in Toulouse after a passenger onboard died despite resuscitation efforts. The flight, which began from Brussels, encountered the medical emergency mid-flight. Despite the crew’s best efforts to revive the passenger, the individual was pronounced dead, and the aircraft resumed its journey after coordinating with local authorities.