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.
United Adds Flights to Hold Gates at Chicago O’hare,gates,line in the Sand
A high-stakes battle for gate control at Chicago O’Hare is forcing United and American Airlines to increase flight frequencies. United is defending its market share while American expands routes and…
Advocates Press Wayne County Airport Authority to Halt ICE Flights at Willow Run
Civil rights groups are challenging the use of Michigan's Willow Run Airport for ICE deportation flights. While advocates…
Crystal Bay Airlines Enters Vietnam Leisure Tourism Sector
Crystal Bay Airlines enters the Vietnamese market focusing on charter flights for resort-goers. By integrating flights with hotel…
Air Canada Rouge Flight Ac1502 Baggage Handler Freed from Cargo Hold
A ground worker trapped in a cargo hold forced Air Canada Rouge flight AC1502 to return to the…
Escalator Blaze Evacuates 960 at JFK Airport, Terminal 8, January 21, 2026
A mechanical fire at JFK's Terminal 8 recently disrupted operations, emphasizing the need for traveler preparedness. Despite terminal…
Major U.S. Airlines Change Fees Waived Ahead of Winter Storm
Airlines have issued weather waivers for Houston and Atlanta starting January 23. Passengers can rebook without change fees,…
NTSB Offers Look Into DCA Crash Involving American Airlines Flight 5342
The NTSB will host a probable-cause meeting on January 27, 2026, regarding the 2025 DCA midair collision. Investigations…
Avelo Airlines, ICE, May to December 2025 Report Finds 1,945 Flights
Avelo Airlines will cease its immigration enforcement charter operations on January 27, 2026. Operating nearly 2,000 ICE-related flights…
American Airlines Warns ATL, DFW Travelers of Winter Storm
A major winter storm is hitting the South, threatening 1,500+ flight cancellations at hubs like ATL and DFW.…
Kenya Aviation Staff Threaten Strike Over Kawu, Kcaa, Salary Review
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has threatened to shut down the country's airspace starting January 27, 2026. The…