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.
H-1B Visa Fears Drive Man to Spend $8,000 on Flights
The Sept 21, 2025 proclamation imposes a one-time $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed for workers outside the U.S., excludes current holders and petitions approved by Sept 20, and…
Chaos at European Airports as Cyberattack Triggers Cancellations
A September 19 cyberattack on Collins Aerospace disrupted automated check‑in across major European airports, causing delays, baggage issues…
Delta’s No Regrets: How the 757 Continues to Power its Network
Delta keeps the Boeing 757 central to its 2025 network, operating 112 active 757s by August while planning…
Brussels Airlines Grounds 16 Flights as Travel Chaos Hits Europe
A major cyberattack at Brussels Airport on September 21, 2025 prompted Brussels Airlines to cancel sixteen flights and…
American Airlines Expands Boston Service with 3x Daily BOS-BUF Flight
American Airlines adds a three-times-daily Boston–Buffalo summer 2025 route and expands winter flights to Florida. Regional service out…
Lufthansa Cancels 10 Flights Across FRA, BER, MUC; Check Plans
A September 20–21 cyberattack on Collins Aerospace’s MUSE forced manual check‑in across Europe, creating long delays and at…
Iran-Pakistan Expand Air Services to 24 Weekly Flights in 2025
August 2025’s supplemental agreement raises Iran–Pakistan flight capacity to 24 weekly services each, eliminates route restrictions, and enables…
Plane chaos as H-1B fee rises to $100,000 per petition
A Trump proclamation sets a $100,000 per‑year H‑1B fee for new petitions from September 21, 2025, plus existing…
Turkish Airlines Launches Direct Flights to Port Sudan in 2025
In September 2025 Turkish Airlines resumed Istanbul–Port Sudan flights after a 29-month pause. Service is 2x weekly until…
Air India 787 Crash: Families Sue Boeing and Honeywell Over Switches
Families sued Boeing and Honeywell on Sept. 16 in Delaware, alleging fuel cutoff switches under thrust levers caused…