FAA Approval Unlocks 22 Laguardia Slots, Boosting Jetblue Routes by 2027
JetBlue won tentative FAA approval to buy 22 LaGuardia slots from Spirit Airlines for $58.5 million. The deal…
FAA Bars Jetblue from Selling Laguardia Slots, Locking Leases Through April 2028
JetBlue’s purchase of 22 LaGuardia slot pairs has received tentative FAA approval, but the slots cannot be leased…
How to Use an Airline Weather Waiver Without Paying a Fare Difference
Airline weather waivers can waive change fees, but not always fare differences. Travelers should verify the controlling carrier,…
FAA Doubles BEYOND Drone Program with Up to Eight New Lead Participants
The FAA will expand the BEYOND drone program by adding up to eight new lead participants through a…
FAA Moves to Fire LaGuardia Controllers After Fatal Air Canada Express Crash
The FAA is moving to fire two LaGuardia controllers after a fatal Air Canada Express crash. Investigators say…
Air New Zealand Cites Engine Shortages in First-Half Pre-Tax Loss
Air New Zealand posted a NZ$336 million pre-tax loss as engine shortages reduced capacity and raised costs. The…
LAX Runway Closed After DHL Cargo Jet’s Fiery Landing Due to Brake System Issue
A DHL cargo Boeing 737-800 caught fire on landing at LAX after a brake lockup, closing Runway 25L…
Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy Sale Includes Employee Data: What to Know
Spirit Airlines’ internal archive was sold in bankruptcy auction to Google for $10 million, but a later $12.5…
Jetblue, Delta Waive Change Fees as Storms Disrupt New York and Philadelphia Flights
JetBlue and Delta offered weather waivers after thunderstorms hit the Northeast on August 27, 2026. Delta set a…
Nearly 400 Kailash Pilgrims Cut Off as Flash Flood Ravages Rasuwagadhi Border
Flooding in Nepal’s Rasuwa district cut the Rasuwagadhi border route and left 384 Kailash Mansarovar travelers out of…
Navigating Refunds, Rebooking, and Insurance Claims After Kailash Yatra Cancellation
Nepal flash floods disrupted Kailash Mansarovar travel and stranded nearly 400 pilgrims near the China border. Refunds, rebooking,…
Riyadh Air Revises Manila Flights for September 9, 2026 Expansion
Riyadh Air still plans daily Riyadh-Manila flights starting September 9, 2026. The route remains part of the carrier’s…
Loss of Power Cessna 421C Crash Near Fulton Airport Confirmed by FAA
A Cessna 421C crashed near Fulton Airport in Kentucky after a reported loss of power. The FAA said…
American Airlines Revives Seatback Screens in Narrowbody Fleet Overhaul
American Airlines is restoring seatback entertainment screens across most of its narrowbody fleet. New aircraft will get the…