Portugal Tells Ryanair It Cannot Refuse Paper Boarding Passes
ANAC ordered Ryanair to accept free printed boarding passes for passengers with confirmed online check‑in, countering Ryanair’s app‑only…
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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…
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…
Fake Pilot Exposed After Flying Passengers Across Europe
Avion Express removed a pilot after an audit exposed discrepancies suggesting he used forged documents to serve as…
Government Reopened: What It Means for Aviation Delays and Schedules
With the government reopened in November 2025, airlines can restore bookings within 24–48 hours, but airport and FAA…
CVG flight cancellations drop to lowest level since FAA cuts began
After FAA capacity cuts began November 7, the agency froze reductions at 6% on November 12 when staffing…
PHL Shuts Two TSA Checkpoints Temporarily Amid Federal Shutdown
Due to staffing shortfalls during a 35‑day government shutdown, Philadelphia closed TSA lanes in A‑West and F on…
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…