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.
NTSB Opens Investigation Into United Airlines Tail Strike in Las Vegas
NTSB classifies July 2025 United Airlines Las Vegas tail strike as an accident; Class 4 investigation begins for Boeing 737 with substantial damage.
El Mencho Death Sparks Panic and Flight Cancellations at Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara
El Mencho's death in Jalisco triggers cartel violence, airport closures in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, and international shelter-in-place…
Airlines Use Conditions of Carriage to Ban Skiplagging and Hidden-City Ticketing
Airlines are intensifying crackdowns on skiplagging. Travelers risk losing elite status, miles, and facing bans as carriers automate…
Homeland Security Suspends TSA Precheck and Global Entry Programs
DHS suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry benefits due to a partial government shutdown, forcing millions of travelers…
South Korea Airlines Ban Power Banks In-Flight After Fire Scares
South Korea bans in-flight power bank use across all 11 airlines by Feb 2026. Devices allowed in carry-ons…
Brussels Airport Warns Travelers as Nationwide Strike Looms March 12
Brussels Airport warns of total departure cancellations on March 12, 2026, due to a nationwide strike. Travelers are…
Joby Aviation Praises FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker as New Special Federal Aviation Regulation Takes Effect
The FAA's new powered-lift SFAR creates a legal framework for eVTOL air taxis, enabling pilot training and scheduled…
Brussels Airport Faces Travel Chaos on 12 March 2026 as Arnaud Feist Warns
Brussels Airport faces a total departure shutdown on March 12, 2026, due to a 24-hour strike. Travelers are…
Jetblue Flight 543 Makes Emergency Landing at Newark Liberty
JetBlue Flight 543 emergency landing at Newark triggers ground stops and major delays. Passengers evacuated safely; travelers should…
Rights Groups Push Airlines to End ‘one In, One Out’ Deportation Flights
The UK-France 'one in, one out' deportation system faces logistical hurdles and rights concerns following a high-profile flight…