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TSA Proposes $18 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID or Passport

TSA proposes an $18 fee for passengers lacking compliant ID to use biometric kiosks that verify identity via live photos.…

Understanding ‘Dress with Respect’ on Planes: No Federal Mandate

A former official’s call to dress respectfully on planes prompted debate, yet federal rules remain unchanged. TSA focuses on security…

FlyDubai Orders 150 Airbus A321neos, Expanding Beyond Boeing

FlyDubai agreed to buy 150 Airbus A321neo jets (options for 100) for about $24 billion, its first Airbus order. Combined…

Scott Kirby predicts U.S. airlines will consolidate to two survivors

Scott Kirby predicted the U.S. market could consolidate to two full‑service carriers (United and Delta), sparking rebuttal from American Airlines.…

Pipeline Leak Triggers Airline Prep for Seattle Jet Fuel Disruptions

A leak shut the Olympic Pipeline on November 11, 2025, cutting Sea-Tac’s primary jet-fuel source. Emergency trucking rules aim to…

Qantas Group Tightens Power Bank Rules for Carry-On

Following recent lithium battery fires, Qantas Group and Virgin Australia will ban using power banks onboard from December 2025. Passengers…

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 a lithium‑ion…

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 IAG. Portugal…