Operations

How a Chicago Storm Turned a Charlotte Flight Into a Minneapolis Diversion

For passengers on American Airlines flight AA836, what should have been a routine hop from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)...

July 5, 2026 John Cushma 23

Air Routes

American Eyes Naples Return As APF’s 75,000-Pound Limit Shapes Charlotte Route

American Airlines is moving toward a return to Naples, Florida, with a proposed new link between Naples Airport (APF) and...

June 29, 2026 John Cushma 68

Air Routes

American Trims Six Longer Domestic Routes As Fuel Costs Pressure Marginal Flying

American Airlines is temporarily suspending six domestic routes this summer and early fall, with every affected market touching California. The...

June 2, 2026 John Cushma 423

Air Routes

American Wants Back Into Naples, But This Is A Very Different Proposal From The Last Time

American Airlines is exploring a return to Naples Airport (APF) in Florida, proposing scheduled passenger service to Charlotte Douglas International...

May 24, 2026 John Cushma 293

Airlines

Etihad’s U.S. Push Is Real, but the Story Is More Charlotte and Chicago Than Atlanta

Etihad Airways is indeed growing its U.S. network, but the supplied framing needs an important correction. The expansion did not...

April 8, 2026 John Cushma 270

Air Routes

Etihad’s Charlotte Launch Is More Than A New U.S. Route – It Opens A New Southern Gateway To Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways has officially launched nonstop service between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), giving...

March 24, 2026 John Cushma 382

Air Routes

Etihad Airways Announces Abu Dhabi – Charlotte

Etihad Airways will launch nonstop Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Charlotte (CLT) service on March 23, 2026, moving the start date...

October 28, 2025 John Cushma 956

Air Routes

Etihad Airways Adds Charlotte Flights From May 2026

Etihad Airways is continuing its U.S. expansion — and its latest destination might surprise you. The Abu Dhabi-based airline has...

May 18, 2025 John Cushma 2574