Oliver Mercer
South Korea Imposes $2.6 Million Fines on Three Airlines for Safety Breaches
South Korea imposed fines totaling 3.54 billion won on three airlines, led by T’way Air, for maintenance violations.…
American Airlines Launches Touchless ID for TSA PreCheck Travelers
American Airlines launched TSA PreCheck Touchless ID for frequent flyers with a Known Traveler Number. The system uses…
Air Canada Pilot Blames Air Traffic Controller Shortage During Flight Delay
Canada faces a serious air traffic controller shortage causing flight delays and cancellations, highlighted by a May 24,…
ATSB Reports Qantas Cabin Crew Member Broke Ankle in Severe Turbulence
Severe turbulence on a 2024 Qantas flight injured three cabin crew. The 2025 ATSB report revealed safety gaps,…
Air Canada Cuts Winter US Flights Amid Lower Canadian Travel Demand
Air Canada cuts over 20 Canada-US routes by Winter 2025-26 as demand drops 70%, citing political tensions and…
Air Mauritius Targets Profitability by 2026-27 Financial Year
Air Mauritius targets profitability by 2026-27 through financial and operational restructuring, fleet order reductions, and new leadership. The…
WestJet Cargo Launches Daily Dreamliner Flights to Japan
Starting March 2025, WestJet Cargo will offer daily Calgary to Tokyo Narita flights with the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.…
Nigerian Government Authorizes Firm to Resume Helicopter Landing Levies
Nigeria resumed a $300 helicopter landing levy after a one-year suspension, with NAEBI Dynamic Concepts Limited authorized to…
Virginia Highlands Airport Seeks $14,160 from County for Hangar Oversight
Virginia Highlands Airport seeks $14,160 local funding for onsite supervision of a $930,000 project adding seven hangars. Scheduled…
Charlotte Douglas Airport Now Third Busiest US Connecting Hub in 2025
In 2024, CLT advanced to the third busiest U.S. connecting hub, driven by American Airlines and record passenger…
Lufthansa Technik Wins Contract for SAS Airbus A350 Base Maintenance
In 2026, Lufthansa Technik Malta begins major servicing of SAS’s Airbus A350s via a multi-year deal. This contract…
Etihad Airways and TAP Air Portugal Launch New Frequent Flyer Partnership
The 2025 partnership between Etihad Airways and TAP Air Portugal enables reciprocal mile earning and redemption across six…
Germany Suspends Family Reunification Rights for Certain Asylum Seekers
Germany suspends family reunification rights for asylum seekers with subsidiary protection starting May 2025, halting 1,000 monthly visas.…
Alabama Law Enforcement Teams Up with ICE, Sparking Community Concerns
Alabama’s 2025 ICE partnerships significantly expanded local enforcement via 287(g) and Secure Communities. New laws enforce employer accountability…
Trump Administration Intensifies Immigration Enforcement With New Executive Orders
The Trump administration’s 2025 immigration policies suspend asylum, halt refugee admissions, and seek to end birthright citizenship. Deportations…