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…
Trump Urges Airlines to Consider Venezuelan Airspace Closed
Following an FAA NOTAM citing military activity and GPS interference in the SVZM FIR, President Trump urged airlines…
Airbus A320 Directive Keeps Flights Delayed; Normal Ops Not Here
A technical directive from Airbus requires software and hardware updates on A320 aircraft, causing extended checks and cascading…
American Airlines Delays in Charlotte Amid Software Updates
Software updates at American Airlines are affecting Charlotte operations on Nov. 29, 2025. Eligible customers who bought tickets…
Air India 787 Crash Probe Deepens Tussle Among Investigators
On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171 crashed after fuel control switches moved to CUTOFF, stopping fuel…
CLT Forecasts 1.9 Million Travelers This Thanksgiving Holiday
CLT forecasts 1.9 million Thanksgiving travelers Nov. 20–Dec. 2, a 10% dip from 2024 but major crowds Nov.…
Atlanta Flight Canceled After Fake Gun, Passenger Opens Exit
A KLM transatlantic flight was cancelled in Atlanta after a passenger opened an emergency exit, deploying the slide;…
Ethiopia Advances Bishoftu Airport as Africa’s Next Major Aviation Hub
Bishoftu International Airport is a major greenfield project near Addis Ababa. Phase one costs USD 12.5 billion, aims…
Philadelphia Airport Evacuation: Plane Evacuated Over Mechanical Issue
A mechanical issue forced evacuation of an American Airlines plane at Philadelphia International Airport; no injuries were reported.…
Southwest Leads With 726+ Flight Disruptions During FAA Ground Stops
FAA-ordered ground stops and phased reductions disrupted flights at major hubs, with Southwest reporting 726 affected flights. The…
Delta Air Lines Rolls Out Upgraded Boarding Passes in Apple Wallet
At CES 2025 Delta announced iPhone-centered travel: iOS 26 Upgraded Boarding Passes, Apple Wallet digital passport IDs for…
JetBlue Ground Workers Push for IAM Election Filed with the NMB
On November 25, 2025, the IAM asked the NMB to hold a representation vote for about 3,000 JetBlue…
Nigeria strengthens aviation safety regulations, ICAO, Montreal to boost hub status
At the 42nd ICAO Assembly Nigeria committed to full alignment with ICAO annexes, boosted NCAA enforcement, and improved…