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 Grounds Boeing 777-200, PW4000-powered, grounded after engine overheating incident
After a June 21 overheating incident, United grounded 52 PW4000-powered Boeing 777-200s. FAA and NTSB probe metal fatigue and maintenance; schedule cuts and equipment swaps disrupted travelers with strict visa…
IndiGo, emergency caps, Flight Duty Time Limitations Prompt MoCA Price Caps
Following over 1,600 IndiGo cancellations, the government set temporary economy base-fare caps (Rs 7,500–18,000) across all carriers and…
Massive flight cancellations, IndiGo, Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) prompt government probe
Mass cancellations by IndiGo on Dec. 5–6, 2025 — driven by crew shortages tied to new FDTL rules…
Spirit Airlines cancels planned furlough of pilots as attrition rises
After heavy voluntary departures, Spirit canceled planned 2026 furloughs originally set for 365 pilots. The airline will downgrade…
IndiGo, cancellation at Lucknow airport sparks protests as delays mount
Twelve IndiGo flights were cancelled at Lucknow on December 4, 2025, after FDTL rules disrupted crew rosters. Passengers…
EasyJet, Luton Airport, Unite strike over Christmas disrupts flights
Unite‑represented DHL check‑in and baggage staff at Luton voted to strike over pay during two Christmas weekends. Disruption…
India caps airfares as IndiGo crisis strands hundreds for fifth day
Following mass cancellations by IndiGo tied to new pilot duty rules, India imposed distance-based airfare caps on all…
What Happened at IndiGo: Why 1,000+ Flights Were Canceled
A sudden crew shortfall forced IndiGo to cancel over a thousand flights, causing major disruptions and immigration risks…
DGCA U-turn on crew roster norms as 1,000+ flights canceled
After more than 1,000 IndiGo cancellations in four days, the DGCA issued a limited relaxation of FDTL rules…
Air New Zealand A320 Engine Loss Caused by Damaged Cockpit Switch
TAIC’s interim report links an A320neo engine shutdown near Wellington to a damaged cockpit switch that triggered shutdown…