IATA Sees Global Airline Revenue Surpassing $1 Trillion in 2025
IATA forecasts 2025 airline revenue topping $1 trillion and 5.2 billion passengers. Thin margins, higher labor costs, and…
Arkia Plane Hit at JFK Airport: JAL Collision Delays Tel Aviv Flight
A JAL aircraft being towed collided with an Arkia jet at JFK on December 14, 2025, damaging the…
Ottawa airport food prep workers threaten strike; no action yet
On Dec. 9, 2025, in-flight catering workers at Ottawa International Airport threatened to strike over pay demands. Operations…
Engine failure forces United flight bound for Tokyo to return to D.C.
A Boeing 777-200 operating United Flight 803 turned back to Dulles after losing power in one engine; a…
Turkish Airlines TK80 Diverted SFO to Copenhagen for Medical Emergency
A medical emergency forced Turkish Airlines flight TK80 to divert to Copenhagen on Dec. 13, 2025. After medical…
71% of United Flight Attendants Rejected Contract; PBS Scheduling
AFA-CWA members voted 71% to reject a May 2025 tentative contract, citing weak hotel standards, unpaid ground time,…
Malaysia Airlines compensate families over $400,000 as MH370 restarts
A Beijing court ordered Malaysia Airlines to pay 2.9 million yuan per family to eight Chinese MH370 victims’…
United Revives PBS AI Scheduling for Attendants Amid Backlash
United reintroduced an AI-driven PBS into contract talks on December 11, 2025, reigniting disputes after TA1’s July rejection.…
IndiGo to pay £41m compensation after December flight disruptions
IndiGo faces a more than ₹500 crore compensation bill after pilot shortages and new DGCA FDTL rules caused…
IndiGo Turmoil Exposes India’s Aviation Crisis Amid Hiring Shortfalls
New DGCA duty-time rules and staffing shortfalls caused IndiGo to cancel about 1,600 flights December 5, 2025. The…
IndiGo engages Captain John Illson for root-cause analysis
After 3,000-plus cancellations Dec. 3–5 tied to staff shortages and new FDTL rules, IndiGo hired Captain John Illson…
Singapore to Impose No-Boarding Directive for Airlines at Changi
From January 30, 2026, Singapore will send No-Boarding Directive notices to airlines via API, requiring pre-departure denial of…
Passenger Arrested After Mid-Flight Door Attempt on Boston-Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific flight CX811 experienced a suspected cabin-door opening attempt during a Boston–Hong Kong flight. Crew intervened and…
Spirit Airlines Pilots and Attendants Ratify Agreements in Restructuring
In December, Spirit’s pilots and flight attendants ratified labor deals that reduce costs—pilots approved with 82% support, an…