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.
Southwest Faces Class Action Over ‘Fake’ Marketing Emails Prompting Fearful Purchases
Karleasa Mitchell filed a class action on August 20, 2025, accusing Southwest of deceptive email subject lines that created false urgency. The suit cites Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act and…
Air Transat Faces Quebec Class-Action Over Alleged Flight Price Gouging
On August 28, 2025, a proposed class action alleged Air Transat charged inflated fares—up to five times normal—during…
Delta passenger suffers permanent hearing loss after 737-900 pressurization failure
Jaci Purser sued Delta after a September 15, 2024 Boeing 737-900 pressurization failure on flight 1203 allegedly ruptured…
Why Dallas Love Field Lacks International Flights: Legal Limits and 20-Gate Cap
By law and contract, Dallas Love Field cannot offer scheduled international commercial flights and remains limited to 20…
Japan Airlines’ H2 2025 Outlook: Growth Amid Macroeconomic Headwinds
Japan Airlines posted strong Q1 FY2025 results—revenue JPY 471.0bn, EBIT JPY 45.5bn—and reaffirmed FY2026 targets. Growth is driven…
British Airways and American Airlines Tighten Rules on Unsafe Travel Adaptors and Batteries
After multiple 2025 battery fires, British Airways and American Airlines banned spare lithium batteries in checked baggage and…
American Airlines Expands Labor Day Service with Extra Austin Flights
American Airlines will run over 200 Austin departures through Sept. 2, 2025—a 16% increase—to serve Labor Day travel…
Boeing’s Momentum Grows with Korean Air Deal and China Talks Signal Turnaround
Korean Air pledged 103 Boeing jets (~$50B) plus long-term engine support, boosting U.S. supply-chain jobs. Boeing also negotiates…
SkyWest E175 Diverts After Turbulence and Pressurization Issue
On August 28, 2025, SkyWest Flight 5971 (E175) diverted to Austin after severe turbulence and a pressurization problem;…
Nigeria and Brazil sign BASA to revive direct Lagos-São Paulo flights and ties
A BASA signed on August 25, 2025, allows Air Peace to run three weekly Lagos–São Paulo flights from…