Miami International Deploys CBP Enhanced Passenger Processing with SITA
MIA installed 12 mobile SITA Smart Path biometric pods at passport control, matching faces to CBP records in…
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United Flight U-Turned Across Atlantic After Laptop Dropped by Seat Gap
A Dulles–Rome United flight returned after a laptop fell through a cabin gap into the cargo hold, posing…
Lufthansa Confirms Interest in TAP Privatization, Signals Strategic Bid
Lufthansa applied to buy up to 44.9% of TAP on 20 November 2025, competing with Air France‑KLM and…
France Fines Up to €20,000 and Flight Bans for Unruly Passengers
Decree No. 2025-1063 introduces hefty administrative fines (up to €10,000 first offence, €20,000 repeat) and possible flight bans…
Duckworth: Trump Politicizing FAA Safety During Government Shutdown
At a Senate hearing, Sen. Tammy Duckworth warned the shutdown’s unpaid overtime is endangering aviation safety, criticizing DEI…
Spirit’s Bankruptcy Fears Crush Demand and Performance
In September 2025 Spirit recorded a -52% operating margin and burned $90 million, worsening after its August 29…
Governor Declares Emergency as Olympic Pipeline Leak Strands SEA Fuel
A Nov. 11 leak in the Olympic Pipeline led BP to shut the 400-mile line, reducing jet fuel…
China Travel Disruption: Over 60 Flights Canceled, Major Airlines Hit
Stormy weather, radar limits and technical faults led to over 60 cancelled flights and many delays across China,…
Delta 767 Diverts to LAX After Engine Loses Oil Inflight
Delta Flight 357 diverted to LAX on Nov. 19 after loss of oil pressure in engine No. 2.…