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.
U.S. Expands Visa Bond Pilot Program in Office of the Spokesperson Fact Sheet
U.S. expands Visa Bond Pilot Program to 50 countries; B-1/B-2 applicants may face $15k refundable bonds to curb overstays starting April 2026.
ICE Agents Arrive at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in Trump Administration Deployment
ICE agents deploy to 14 major airports to assist TSA amid a DHS funding lapse, sparking controversy over…
Laguardia Airport Collision Pilot Mackenzie Gunther Was Recent Jazz Aviation Graduate
A fatal collision between an Air Canada Express jet and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport has sparked…
European Union Aviation Safety Committee Reviews Kyrgyzstan’s Progress Toward EU Air Safety List Exit
Kyrgyzstan nears removal from the EU Air Safety List, with a final decision expected in May 2026 that…
Delta Air Lines Cuts Specialty Airport Services Amid Partial U.S. Government Shutdown
Delta Air Lines suspends VIP perks for Congress members during the shutdown, requiring lawmakers to use standard SkyMiles…
DHS Deploys U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for Airport Arrests
DHS deploys ICE to major airports to offset TSA staffing shortages during a 2026 shutdown, sparking immigration enforcement…
Laguardia Crash Grounds 170 Flights After Air Canada Express Flight 8646 from Montreal
Fatal Air Canada Express crash at LaGuardia causes massive flight disruptions. NTSB investigates as airlines issue waivers for…
AFA-CWA Says Sending ICE to Airports Would Distract from TSA Security
Aviation unions oppose deploying ICE officers to airports, arguing that mixing immigration enforcement with TSA screening compromises security…
Burning Smell Triggers Ground Stop on All Departures at Newark Liberty International Airport
Newark Airport resumes operations after a tower evacuation caused by a burning smell, though over 1,800 flights face…
Air Canada Express CRJ-900LR Collides with Port Authority Fire Truck at Laguardia Airport, 2 Dead
Two pilots died after an Air Canada Express flight hit a fire truck at LaGuardia. 13 others were…