Robert Pyne
Billings Logan International Airport adds direct flights to Chicago O’Hare
The new daily direct flight from Billings to Chicago O’Hare by United Airlines runs May–October 2025, adding 24,000…
Palm Springs International Airport drives $2.5B boost for Coachella Valley
Palm Springs International Airport generated $2.5 billion and 18,377 jobs in 2024. A $2.2 billion expansion will add…
Tweed-New Haven Airport expansion set to add 2,400 jobs by 2027
Tweed-New Haven Airport’s expansion, fueled by budget airlines and state fee reductions, will create thousands of jobs and…
Los Angeles City Council OKs $30 Wage for Hotel, Airport Staff
Los Angeles will raise the minimum wage for hotel and airport workers to $30 hourly by 2028, including…
Philadelphia International Airport opens first Flagship Lounge
PHL’s new Flagship Lounge and Admirals Club opened May 21, 2025, offering premium amenities for qualified travelers. The…
United Airlines, flight attendants reach deal with major pay hike
United Airlines flight attendants are set to receive a historic 40% pay increase, retroactive pay, and bonuses under…
ICE arrest near school raises concerns in Greenfield community
ICE arrests near schools, highlighted by events in Charlotte and Chelsea, threaten immigrant families' safety and children's education.…
U.S. Department of Justice broadens power to revoke Green Cards
The DOJ’s May 2025 stance that Green Cards can be revoked at any time creates new risks for…
Airplane Civic Sense: 6 Rules Every Flyer Must Know
In 2025, new US regulations require airline compensation for long delays, free family seating for children under 13,…
Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 landed without nose landing gear, NTSB finds
Delta Flight 1092’s nose landing gear failed due to a manufacturing defect, prompting FAA to require Boeing 717…
Washington Dulles Unleashes 10 New Routes in 48 Hours
In May 2025, Washington Dulles launches 10 new direct routes, expanding access to Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean.…
Boeing Escapes Trial in 737 Max Crash Deal
Boeing’s $1.1 billion settlement with the DOJ addresses criminal charges from the 737 Max crashes, compensating families and…
Paul Gosar pushes to end Optional Practical Training for students
The OPT program permits international students to work in U.S. fields related to their studies. Despite challenges by…
House GOP budget ties immigrant measures to major tax cuts
The House GOP budget funds permanent 2017 tax cuts through immigration enforcement, including a new $1,000 asylum fee.…
Tanzanian authorities deport Agather Atuhaire and Boniface Mwangi
Tanzanian police detained, tortured, and deported two prominent activists in May 2025 amid political trial monitoring. Human rights…