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.
$5.60 Aviation Security Fee Funds Screening, Yet TSA Officers Get No Salary
New 2026 TSA rules introduce an identity-verification fee for non-REAL ID holders. TSA officers remain salaried; standard security fees still apply to tickets.
FAA Lifts Ground Stop at 3 Washington-Area Airports, Clearing Potomac Tracon Backlog
FAA lifts ground stops at DCA, IAD, and BWI after a chemical odor at a Virginia control facility…
TSA Workers Face $0 Paycheck as DHS Shutdown Enters 30th Day
TSA workers miss first full paychecks amid DHS shutdown, sparking resignations and fears of major airport delays as…
Mytsa App Goes Dark as Federal Funding Lapse Freezes Travel Wait Time Updates
The MyTSA app loses active management due to the DHS shutdown, causing unreliable wait times as spring break…
Denver International Airport Urges Public to Donate Gas, Grocery Cards to Unpaid TSA Staff
Denver International Airport requests grocery and gas gift card donations to help TSA agents working without pay during…
TSA Struggles as Austin-Bergstrom Airport Security Lines Overflow During SXSW
Austin-Bergstrom airport faces massive security lines due to SXSW, spring break, and TSA staffing issues. Travelers are urged…
Indigo Adds Fuel Surcharge as Aviation Turbine Fuel Costs Rise from March 14
IndiGo introduces tiered fuel surcharges from ₹425 to ₹2,300 starting March 14, 2026, to offset rising jet fuel…
Lufthansa Pilot Strike Hits Milan Airports as Vereinigung Cockpit Union Presses on
Aviation strikes in Germany, Belgium, and Italy cause widespread flight cancellations and travel chaos across Europe, with more…
48-Hour Lufthansa Pilot Strike Hits Lufthansa Cityline, Grounding 80 to 90 Percent
Lufthansa pilots' 48-hour strike causes massive cancellations across Germany over pay disputes, with passengers eligible for refunds and…
Qantas Pays $74 Million to Settle Federal Court Case Over Flight Credit Refunds
Qantas agrees to a A$105M settlement over COVID-era flight credits. Pending court approval, passengers with 2020-2022 cancellations may…