Alaska Airlines Bumps First Class Passenger for Deadheading Pilots
Alaska Airlines' policy of prioritizing deadheading pilots for premium seats on long flights has caused involuntary downgrades for…
Articles by & updated by Jim Grey
Air Canada Orders Airbus A350-1000 to Boost Network Growth
Air Canada has ordered eight Airbus A350-1000 jets for delivery starting in 2030. These aircraft will target ultra-long-haul…
Japan to Use Subsidies to Tackle Airport Congestion
Japan is proposing significant subsidies for 2026 to fix airport congestion caused by record tourism. Travelers should choose…
Russia, Cuba Jet Fuel Shortage Grounds Flights Amid New Sanctions
A severe jet fuel shortage in Cuba has forced Russia to suspend all regular flights starting February 24,…
American Airlines Changes Pilot Attendance Policy, Sparks Flight Cancellations
American Airlines is enforcing stricter attendance rules for pilots during disruptions, leading to higher cancellation rates when crews…
NTSB Blasts United Airlines Over Turbulence Warning
The NTSB concluded that a failure by Air Traffic Control to relay a pilot weather report led to…
Lufthansa Flights Canceled as Pilot Strike Disrupts Travel
Lufthansa is experiencing widespread cancellations today due to a 24-hour labor strike by pilots and crew. Approximately 100,000…
FAA Lifts Ground Stop at El Paso International Airport After Hours
The FAA briefly closed airspace over El Paso and Santa Teresa on February 11, 2026, for security reasons.…
Lufthansa Strike Action Set to Disrupt German Airports Tomorrow
Lufthansa staff will strike for 24 hours on Feb. 12, 2026, causing nearly 1,800 flight cancellations at German…