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.
DOT Drops Proposed Cash-Compensation Rule for Flight Disruptions
The DOT dropped its plan to require cash compensation for major disruptions and is enforcing automatic cash refunds for cancellations, major schedule changes, and significant baggage delays. Public comment on…
O-1 Visa Holder Vishen Lakhiani Stopped by FBI at Miami Airport
Mindvalley CEO Vishen Lakhiani says FBI agents questioned him at Miami International Airport despite his O-1 visa and…
FAA Begins Flight Restoration After Shutdown Strain; Limits Remain
On Nov. 15, 2025, the FAA eased required flight cuts to 3% at 40 busy hubs after the…
Delta CEO Says Flights Will Return to Full Steam Ahead by Weekend
With the shutdown over on November 12, 2025, Delta expects normal operations by November 15–16 as federal staff…
American Airlines lauded for postshutdown reaction amid shortages
After the 43-day shutdown, American Airlines reduced its schedule by about 6% (200 flights) affecting 250,000+ customers. Conservative…
Delta-Aeromexico Joint Venture Saved as Court Halts DOT Breakup
The Eleventh Circuit stayed the DOT’s September 15, 2025 breakup order on November 12, 2025, keeping Delta‑Aeromexico’s joint…
Germany to Cut Aviation Tax by Mid-2026; Lufthansa Shares Climb on Relief
By mid-2026 Germany will reverse its 2024 aviation tax hike, easing industry costs by ~€350 million a year.…
LOT launches Warsaw to SFO nonstop flights four weekly May 6 2026
Starting May 6, 2026, LOT will operate four weekly nonstop flights between Warsaw and San Francisco using Boeing…
DOT Freezes Flight Reductions at 6% Amid Strong Air Traffic Staffing
Transportation officials paused an increase to 10% flight cuts, keeping a 6% cap after controller callouts fell dramatically.…
Delta CEO Calls Shutdown Inexcusable as Flights Resume Very Soon
After the government reopened, Delta said it would resume normal operations by the weekend of November 15, 2025,…