Airlines
Flight disruptions, route launches, rebooking policies, and airline news that affects international travelers. Coverage of schedule changes, airspace closures, and passenger rights across global carriers.
American Airlines Flight Aborted After Cargo Plane Crossed LAX Runway
At 10:35 PM on September 28, 2025, an AeroLogic 777 crossed Runway 25R at LAX without clearance, triggering a high-speed rejected takeoff by an American Airlines A321. All 94 passengers…
United Debuts Remote Baggage Screening on Select Intl Flights
On September 29, 2025, United started IRBS on its Sydney–San Francisco route with CBP, letting many connecting passengers…
American Airlines Upgrades Regional Fleet to Mainline Comfort and Wi-Fi
American is upgrading regional jets with refreshed cabins, power at every seat, larger overhead bins, and wide rollout…
St. Cloud Regional Renamed to St. Cloud Sky Central, Expanding Reach
On September 30, 2025, St. Cloud Regional Airport became St. Cloud Sky Central Airport to reflect regional growth.…
Shutdown 2025: How Travel, Visa, and Immigration Can Be Affected
A possible shutdown on October 1, 2025 will likely let USCIS fee-funded adjudications continue, while DOL immigration systems…
Lufthansa to Cut 4,000 Jobs by 2030 Amid AI Push in Germany
Lufthansa will cut 4,000 administrative roles by 2030, mainly in Germany, through automation and AI to streamline operations…
Delta Air Lines Emergency Landing After Galley Oven Fire in Accra
On September 23, 2025, a Lagos–Atlanta Delta flight diverted to Accra after a small galley-oven fire. The aircraft…
Stowaway Found Dead in American Airlines Landing Gear in Charlotte
A stowaway was found dead in an American Airlines plane’s wheel well at Charlotte Douglas on Sept. 28,…
Clog the Toilet: Digital attack on Indian H-1B travelers
After a U.S. $100,000 one-time fee announcement for new H-1B filings, a fringe campaign called “Clog the Toilet”…
Ryanair flight from Milan descends into chaos as two men eat passports
A Ryanair flight from Milan was diverted when two men reportedly tore and attempted to destroy passport pages…