Woman Indicted Over Flight Crew Interference
A federal grand jury in Wichita has indicted a California woman for allegedly yelling and cursing at flight attendants on a diverted American Airlines flight.
Wichita Air Travel News
For travelers and operators in Wichita, this page covers new routes, airport projects, flight delays and cancellations, airline policies and consumer issues. Across Wichita, coverage here takes in the airport and the routes that connect the city to the rest of the country.
Recent news
November 4, 2026
Southwest to Launch Wichita-Nashville Nonstop Jan. 6Southwest Airlines will begin nonstop service between Wichita and Nashville on January 6, 2027, two months earlier than originally planned.
October 22, 2026
Southwest to Launch Wichita to Nashville Flights EarlySouthwest Airlines will now begin service between Wichita and Nashville on January 6, 2027.
October 20, 2026
Textron Aviation Completes First Citation CJ4 Gen3The Wichita-based manufacturer has finished the first production unit of its newest light business jet.
October 20, 2026
Wichita Airport Secures Federal Grant for New RouteThe $1 million award supports efforts to add nonstop flights to East Coast destinations like Charlotte or New York.
October 7, 2026
Southwest Will Launch Wichita to Orlando FlightsThe airline will offer seasonal nonstop service to Florida from Eisenhower National Airport next summer.
September 30, 2026
Yingling Aviation Named Epic Aircraft Service CenterThe Wichita-based maintenance facility has joined the manufacturer's network to support its turboprop fleet.
September 29, 2026
Textron Aviation Won Contract for UC-12W+ AircraftThe U.S. Department of Defense awarded an $18.56 million contract for one aircraft to be built in Wichita.
September 24, 2026
Ortega Aviation Started Wichita Training FacilityThe $2.2 million project focuses on specialized training for single-engine turboprop aircraft pilots.
September 22, 2026
Textron Aviation Produced 500th Cessna Citation LatitudeThe Wichita manufacturer reached a major production milestone for the popular business jet model.
September 21, 2026
Eisenhower National Airport Secured $1 Million GrantThe federal funding will support the addition of a new direct route to the east coast for Wichita travelers.
Coverage takes in airline schedule changes, terminal and runway projects, fare and fee policies, and passenger complaints about delays and baggage. It reaches Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport and the flights that serve the city and the communities around it. Route additions and cuts tend to draw as much attention as the airport's construction work does. Regional carriers and connecting hubs shape which destinations are practical for most Wichita passengers.