EU Carbon Tax and Refueleu Aviation Could Raise Budget Airline Fares, LBA Warns
Germany proposes a €1,332 per tonne charge for SAF shortfalls, threatening budget airline margins and signaling higher 2026…
Articles by & updated by Jim Grey
Passenger Dies After Medical Emergency on Southwest Flight Bound for Los Angeles
A 22-year-old died on Southwest Flight 958 on August 7, 2026. The L.A. County Medical Examiner has deferred…
Jeju Air Increases Flight Capacity to China Amid Growing Gen Z and Solo Travel Demand
Jeju Air sees a 37.4% surge in Korea-China traffic for 2026, driven by younger travelers and regional airport…
American Airlines Boeing 737 Engine Fire After Bird Strike at Myrtle Beach
American Airlines Flight 1760 made a safe emergency landing at Myrtle Beach on August 10, 2026, after a…
Pregnant South African Traveler Detained by ICE Agents at Las Vegas Airport
Pregnant South African traveler Nqobile Malangeni was detained by ICE in Las Vegas on July 31, 2026, over…
Police Raid Muan Airport Operator, Ministry in Jeju Air Crash Negligence Probe
South Korean police raid transport ministry and airport offices in an expanding probe into the Jeju Air crash…
Batik Air Passenger Tries to Open Plane Exit Mid-Flight Because He Felt Like Doing So
A Batik Air passenger faces attempt-to-murder charges after trying to open an emergency exit at 30,000 feet during…
Jetstar, Qatar Air Near Miss at Sydney Airport Triggers Safety Probe
A Jetstar A320 narrowly avoided a collision with a towed Qatar 777 at Sydney Airport on August 9,…
Cockpit Lockdown After Disruptive Passengers Threaten Crew on Alaska Airlines Flight 305 in Miami
Alaska Airlines Flight 305 returned to the gate in Miami after passengers made threats during taxi; no credible…