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DOT Drops Proposed Cash-Compensation Rule for Flight Disruptions

The DOT dropped its plan to require cash compensation for major disruptions and is enforcing automatic cash refunds for cancellations,…

O-1 Visa Holder Vishen Lakhiani Stopped by FBI at Miami Airport

Mindvalley CEO Vishen Lakhiani says FBI agents questioned him at Miami International Airport despite his O-1 visa and 22 years…

FAA Begins Flight Restoration After Shutdown Strain; Limits Remain

On Nov. 15, 2025, the FAA eased required flight cuts to 3% at 40 busy hubs after the shutdown depleted…

Delta CEO Says Flights Will Return to Full Steam Ahead by Weekend

With the shutdown over on November 12, 2025, Delta expects normal operations by November 15–16 as federal staff return. The…

American Airlines lauded for postshutdown reaction amid shortages

After the 43-day shutdown, American Airlines reduced its schedule by about 6% (200 flights) affecting 250,000+ customers. Conservative scheduling, rebooking…

Delta-Aeromexico Joint Venture Saved as Court Halts DOT Breakup

The Eleventh Circuit stayed the DOT’s September 15, 2025 breakup order on November 12, 2025, keeping Delta‑Aeromexico’s joint venture intact…

Germany to Cut Aviation Tax by Mid-2026; Lufthansa Shares Climb on Relief

By mid-2026 Germany will reverse its 2024 aviation tax hike, easing industry costs by ~€350 million a year. The move…

LOT launches Warsaw to SFO nonstop flights four weekly May 6 2026

Starting May 6, 2026, LOT will operate four weekly nonstop flights between Warsaw and San Francisco using Boeing 787s, targeting…