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.
Most Flights Canceled at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport and Lynchburg Regional Airport as Winter Storm Fern Hits Virginia
Winter Storm Fern has paralyzed air travel at Roanoke-Blacksburg and Lynchburg airports. High-impact weather through Monday has led to mass cancellations, though airline waivers offer fee-free rebooking. With local emergencies…
Airlines Halt Dubai and Tehran Flights After Trump Warns U.S. Armada
Airlines are suspending or rerouting flights in the Middle East due to U.S.-Iran tensions. Key destinations like Dubai…
FAA Enacts Notam FDC 6/4375 Designating National Defense Airspace for Drone
A new FAA regulation effective January 2026 restricts drone operations within 3,000 feet laterally and 1,000 feet above…
Phuket International Airport Nipah Virus Outbreak Department of Disease Control Tightens Screening
Phuket has intensified health screenings for passengers from India due to a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal.…
United Airlines Flight Diverted After Laptop Falls Through Cabin Floor
A United 767 diverted on January 24, 2026, due to a laptop falling into an inaccessible area. This…
Winter Storm Disrupts U.S. Travel Flight Cancellations at Newark Airport
Winter Storm Fern has caused over 9,000 flight cancellations. Airlines have activated storm waivers to waive change fees…
Winter Storm Cancellations Hit Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
A massive winter storm named Fern is triggering thousands of flight cancellations across the U.S., particularly at DFW.…
Spirit Airlines in Talks with Castlelake to Exit Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines is in talks with Castlelake for an asset-focused restructuring during its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The…
FAA and TSA Advance 14 CFR Part 108 to Digital Flight Rules (dfr) Bvlos
The FAA is standardizing BVLOS drone flights under Part 108, expanding weight limits to 1,320 pounds and requiring…
Incheon International Airport (iia) Terminal 2 Launches International Remote Baggage Screening System (irbs) with Secureport-IRBS-K
Incheon Terminal 2 now features remote baggage screening for U.S.-bound flights. Using high-resolution 3D imaging, the system allows…