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Singapore to impose SAF fee on all departing passengers from Oct 2026
A mandatory SAF fee will apply to all departing passengers, ticketed from April 1, 2026, with fuel uplift required October 1, 2026. Fees vary by distance and class (S$1.00–S$41.60). Funds…
Turkish Airlines Formalises $347 Million Entry into Air Europa
In November 2025 Turkish Airlines invested $347 million (€300 million) for a 25%–27% stake in Air Europa. Regulators…
Qatar Airways Faces $5 Million Suit Over KitKat Allergy
A $5 million suit accuses Qatar Airways of negligence after a three-year-old had a severe allergic reaction to…
UK Deploys Counter-Drone Teams as BVLOS Plans Push to 2027
RAF counter-drone teams assisted Belgium in November 2025 after coordinated drone incursions halted major airport operations. This sparked…
United Flight Attendant Drank Vodka at 35,000 Feet, 11x the Limit
On Oct 17, 2025, a veteran United flight attendant tested 216 mg/100 ml after a San Francisco–London flight.…
O’Hare Implements Ground Delay Program Amid FAA Staffing Shortages
Severe controller shortages amid a 41-day government shutdown forced the FAA to activate a ground delay program at…
NTSB Final Report: Improper Maintenance Caused AA 737 Runway Overrun
NTSB found improper maintenance—reversed right brake lines and swapped left wheel-speed wiring—caused autobrake disarm and a runway overrun…
FAA Closes Western DFW Side Amid Shutdown Staffing Shortage
On November 9, 2025, FAA closed DFW's west side due to controller shortages amid the government shutdown. The…
FAA Bans Private Jets at 12 Major US Airports Over Staffing Shortages
Facing an air traffic controller shortage worsened by the government shutdown, the FAA barred private jets from 12…
Post-Shutdown Flight Cancellations Persist as Staffing Strains Mount
A prolonged government shutdown led the FAA to mandate phased flight cuts at 40 major hubs, reducing schedules…