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Jurors Find American Airlines Failed to Divert 8-Hour Flight After Passenger’s Two Strokes

A San Jose jury awarded $9.6 million to Jesus Plasencia after finding American Airlines failed to divert a Miami–Madrid flight…

FAA Meets Controller Hiring Targets Under Trump, 2025 Update

The FAA exceeded its FY2025 target, hiring 2,026 controllers and speeding academy throughput, but a 3,000-controller shortfall and widespread understaffing…

Fiji Airways Discontinues Business Class Amenity Kits in 2025

Fiji Airways discontinued pre-packed business class amenity kits in 2025, offering essentials individually to cut single-use waste, reduce costs, and…

Thousands Affected as 90 Flights Canceled by Major Asian Airlines

Typhoon Ragasa forced 90 flight cancellations across major Asian airports, adding to over 4,000 disrupted flights this year. Airlines cite…

Alaska Airlines CEO Champions AI Upgrades for Safer, Greener Flights

Alaska Airlines is deploying AI across operations to cut fuel use, reduce delays, and boost safety. Flyways AI saved 1.2…

13-year-old Afghan boy from Kunduz lands in Delhi after hiding in gear

A 13-year-old from Kunduz survived hiding in the rear landing gear of Kam Air flight RQ-4401 on September 21, 2025.…

Alaska Airlines Unveils 13,000-Sq-Ft San Diego Lounge Expansion

Alaska Airlines will build a 13,000-square-foot lounge at San Diego International Airport, breaking ground in early 2027. Serving at least…

Spirit Airlines Not Cutting 1,800 Attendant Jobs, Hiring Expands

Spirit Airlines is expanding cabin crew hiring in 2025, holding major June 13 events and posting openings nationwide. Investment in…