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.
Pilot George W. Poncy Jr. Sues to Block House Bill 919 Renaming Palm Beach Airport
A Florida pilot has sued to block the renaming of Palm Beach International Airport to Donald J. Trump International Airport, citing safety and legal concerns.
Home Office Error Links Wrong Passport to EU Settlement Scheme Status, Strands UK Resident
A UK resident was stranded in Germany due to a digital passport record error, exposing flaws in the…
Spirit Airlines Enters Chapter 11 with Restructuring Support Agreement and Reorganization Plan
Spirit Airlines is restructuring under Chapter 11, aiming for a 2026 exit with reduced debt. Flights continue, but…
United and American Airlines Explore Merger, Threatening Higher Ticket Prices Nationwide
Speculation of a $45 billion United-American Airlines merger raises fears of higher fares and reduced competition, facing certain…
American Airlines Flight 1197 Pilot Slams Brakes to Avoid CLT Ops Vehicle
American Airlines pilot avoids collision with ground vehicle at Charlotte airport; FAA launches safety investigation into 2026 taxiway…
Qatar Airways Grounds All Airbus A380s for 2 Months at Hamad International Airport
Qatar Airways grounds its full active A380 fleet for April-May 2026 amid regional security concerns and high fuel…
Pakistan Promises April Handover of Pakistan International Airlines to Arif Habib Group
Pakistan to hand over PIA operational control to Arif Habib Group by April 2026, targeting fleet expansion and…
United Airlines Adds Baggage Fees to Basic Fares as States Reshape Travel Rules in 2026
U.S. airlines hike baggage fees and unbundle premium fares in 2026 as California, Florida, and Georgia prepare for…
South Korean Low-Cost Carriers Cut Flights as Jet Fuel Prices Surge and Korean Won Weakens
South Korean budget airlines cut flights and raise surcharges as jet fuel prices hit $220/barrel and the won…
Mark Carney Urges Ottawa to Cut Federal Excise Tax as Airlines Hit Fuel Crunch
Canada suspends federal fuel taxes until Labour Day 2026 to lower gasoline prices by 10 cents per litre…