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.
Delta’s Lawsuit vs U.S. Government Could Preserve Mexico Routes
Delta and Aeroméxico asked the Eleventh Circuit to block the DOT’s move to end their joint‑venture immunity on January 1, 2026, arguing the partnership boosts service and that unwinding it…
Shutdown Pressures U.S. Air Travel; Oregon Flights Remain Stable
The October 1, 2025 government shutdown is straining U.S. aviation as unpaid controllers and TSA staff create staffing…
United UA2242 Diverted to Salt Lake City After Cracked Windshield
Flight UA2242 diverted to Salt Lake City on October 15, 2025 after a cockpit windshield crack; the Boeing…
Spirit Airlines secures $475 million DIP financing in bankruptcy court
Spirit won court approval for $475 million in DIP financing, with $200 million available immediately, and a $150…
Washington Woman Allegedly Attacks Alaska Airlines Crew, Boise Landing
An Alaska Airlines flight diverted to Boise on October 15, 2025, after a passenger allegedly assaulted crew; police…
Thanksgiving Travel Warned as Airports Face Record Delays Cancellations
A government shutdown plus a 2.2% rise in Thanksgiving bookings and 250,000 added seats increases risks of delays…
Russian Airspace Ban on Chinese Airlines Reshapes Transpacific Flights
The DOT proposes banning six mainland Chinese airlines from overflying Russia on U.S. routes to restore competitive parity…
38 Flights Canceled, 300+ Delays Across Colombia, Peru, Brazil
From October 9–15, 2025, at least 38 flights were canceled and 300+ delayed across Brazil, Peru, and Colombia…
Mexico Tightens Airport Slot Rules as Congestion Persists in 2025
Mexico’s 2025 slot reforms at AICM cut daily flights to 43, set an 80% usage rule, require 85%…
American Airlines Grounds Airbus A321 After Toxic Fumes, Return to LAX
An American Airlines A321 returned to LAX Oct. 15 after toxic fumes were detected at about 5,000 feet;…