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 Passenger Taped After Flight Attendant Assault
(MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN) A Milwaukee-to-Dallas American Airlines flight in September ended with a male Canadian passenger restrained with duct tape after he tried to open a cabin door and assaulted a…
Etihad to Launch Direct Abu Dhabi–Damascus Route in 2026
Starting June 12, 2026, Etihad will fly four weekly A320 services between Abu Dhabi and Damascus (EY561/562), easing…
Aer Lingus Announces Nonstop Dublin to Raleigh-Durham Service for 2026
Aer Lingus launches nonstop Dublin–Raleigh‑Durham service on April 13, 2026, with tickets available now and Dublin U.S. Preclearance…
Delta and Maeve Partner to Develop Hybrid Regional Jet MJ 500
Delta and Maeve announced the MAEVE Jet MJ 500, a 75–100 seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft claiming up to…
American Becomes Third Carrier at Florida Hub Amid Rapid Expansion
American adds daily VPS–MIA nonstop from December 19, 2025 (bookings July 21), makes VPS–ORD year-round from December 2025,…
JAL Cuts CEO Salary 30%, Punishes 36 Executives Over Alcohol Incident
On September 17, 2025, Japan Airlines cut salaries for 37 executives after repeated pilot alcohol incidents, including a…
ATC Orders Spirit Pilot Off iPad and Away From Air Force One
Spirit Flight 1300 delayed a readback when Air Force One was about eight miles away on September 16,…
Qantas-Malaysia Airlines Codeshare: A New Era of Seamless Travel
Starting 26 October 2025, Qantas and Malaysia Airlines codeshare connects five Australian cities to Kuala Lumpur and beyond,…
FAA Proposes $3.14 Million Fine on Boeing for Safety Violations
The FAA proposed $3,139,319 in fines on September 12, 2025 for hundreds of quality-system failures tied to the…
Delta Opens Nonstop JFK Service to Malta and Sardinia
Delta will launch seasonal nonstop JFK–Olbia (four weekly flights from May 20, 2026) and JFK–Malta (three weekly flights…