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.
SFO Becomes California First to Deploy TSA-Approved Biometric eGates
SFO deployed Clear’s TSA-approved biometric eGates at Harvey Milk Terminal 1 for Clear Plus members, enabling automated ID checks that send live photos and boarding data to TSA. Live images…
TSA imposes $45 fee for travelers without REAL ID starting 2026
From Feb. 1, 2026, travelers without REAL ID or acceptable documents must complete an online verification and pay…
Canada Launches Digital Visa System, Morocco Selected as First Pilot
On Nov. 27, 2025 Canada started a digital visa pilot with Morocco. Selected Moroccan visitor-visa holders receive electronic…
Airlines Race to Implement A320 ELAC Software Fix Before Deadline
After a JetBlue incident tied to solar-driven ELAC data corruption, regulators ordered a mandatory rollback to ELAC B…
Pope’s Flight Disrupted by Airbus Software Update Across Global Fleet
A critical Elac software vulnerability led Airbus to mandate updates for around 6,000 A320-family jets. EASA required immediate…
Delta plane slides off DSM runway amid icy conditions; NTSB probes
On Nov. 30, 2025, a Delta 737-900 slid off Des Moines’ runway amid freezing rain but remained upright;…
American Airlines: All Airbus jets cleared after software issue
A critical flight-control software issue grounded about 120 Airbus jets on Nov. 15, affecting roughly 40% of American’s…
Emirates A380 Grounded at Manchester After Fuel-Truck Collision
On Nov. 28, 2025, a fuel truck struck an Emirates A380 (A6‑EVP) at Manchester, puncturing the engine casing.…
Thai PM to Revoke Airline Licences Over Fare Gouging
Thailand’s PM warned of licence revocations if probes find airlines exploited passengers through cancellations and forced rebookings, focusing…
Midwest Winter Storm Disrupts 15,000 Flights Over Thanksgiving
The Nov. 25–27 Midwest storm produced 15,000+ flight cancellations/delays, hitting Chicago O'Hare hardest and causing visa, I‑94, and…