More than 700 drones seized by FAA-led counter-drone effort during World Cup ’26
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that federal, state, and local agencies carried out the most comprehensive airspace…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim23 JulWorld Cup
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London Heathrow Airport sees World Cup boost as North America traffic surges in June
Heathrow Airport recorded strong demand for North American travel in June 2026, with 1.97 million passengers flying between London and North America as football fans travelled to the FIFA World Cup.
Aviation24.be•André Orban15 JulWorld Cup Fever: 1.2% North America Flight Boost At Heathrow, Gatwick Adds Late US Trip
North American traffic was on the rise at Heathrow last month. Tomorrow, Norse Atlantic will operate a rare one-off flight from Gatwick to Atlanta.
Hah: Norwegian Changes Logo To British Airways’ After Losing World Cup Bet
It’s rare to see airlines having this much fun on social media nowadays (well, aside from Ryanair roasting its customers), so huge credit to British Airways and Norwegian Air Shuttle for their World Cup rivalry, and for following through on their…
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig12 JulNorwegian changes profile logo to British Airways after losing World Cup bet
True to its word, Norwegian Air has changed its Instagram profile picture to British Airways’ logo after losing…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux12 JulNorwegian honours World Cup bet after England defeat
Norwegian has fulfilled its promise to British Airways after England defeated Norway 2–1 in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Aviation24.be•André Orban12 Jul
EnglandFrance Men’s National Team Used ICE Deportation Plane To Fly From World Cup, Report Finds
As the French men's national soccer team boarded the GlobalX aircraft, little did they know of its use in Trump's deportation program.
‘Hey @British_Airways’: Norwegian Air Shows How to Get Free World Cup Buzz
Two carriers with no official World Cup sponsorship have generated one of the tournament's biggest travel marketing moments – all without paying FIFA a cent.
Skift Airlines•Gordon Smith9 JulBrussels Airlines and Norwegian join World Cup fever with social media banter and friendly rivalries
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches the quarterfinal stage, European airlines are taking the competition beyond the football pitch with playful social media campaigns and friendly rivalry.
Aviation24.be•André Orban9 JulNorse adds second direct World Cup flight from Oslo to Miami
Demand for Norse Atlantic’s first direct flight from Oslo to Miami following Norway’s historic FIFA World Cup quarter-final qualification was so strong that the flight sold out almost immediately.
Following Germany’s World Cup exit: Eurowings reports strong bookings as holiday season begins
Following the German national team’s early exit from the World Cup, many people want just one thing: vacation!
ParaguaySAS and Norse Atlantic launch special direct Oslo–Miami flights for Norway’s historic World Cup quarter-final
Norway’s historic qualification for the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals has prompted both Scandinavian carriers to add special non-stop flights from Oslo to Miami, allowing hundreds of supporters to attend the national team’s clash with England.
Aviation24.be•André Orban7 JulNorse Atlantic launches special World Cup flight to New York
Norse Atlantic Airways will operate a one-off direct flight from Oslo to New York to allow Norwegian fans to attend their country’s FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match against Brazil on 5 July, following Norway’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast.
Aviation24.be•André Orban1 Jul
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AvTalk Episode 376: Transferring that risk elsewhere
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, airspace safety and efficiency take center stage as the NTSB begins an investigation into a close call in Boston.
Flightradar24 Blog•Flightradar2426 Jun
FIFA World Cup group stage flight routes
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already well underway and has already given global passionate fans some thrilling matches and surprising results.
Travel Radar•Kate Angel24 Jun
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MexicoU.S. authorities seize more than 300 drones near World Cup venues
U.S. authorities have seized more than 300 drones operating near venues hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup since the tournament began, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
Aviation24.be•André Orban23 Jun
United StatesEgyptian National Team Blocked From Flying To Seattle Ahead Of Next World Cup Matchup
The Egyptian squad has been forced to fly back to Spokane instead of Seattle, the site of it's Friday night match against Iran.
IranInside The Luxurious World Of Cristiano Ronaldo's Private Jet
The FIFA World Cup star's aircraft offers exceptional long-range capabilities.
Delta Embraces Tartan Army With Free Priority Boarding In Boston
Delta is giving Scotland's Tartan Army a special send-off as fans head south to the next World Cup game.
World Cup Drone Violations Draw Federal Response
Federal agencies have reported dozens of drone seizures and mitigations at World Cup sites in the U.S. and Mexico.
AVweb•Matt Ryan18 Jun