195 signals tagged safety & operations.
Lufthansa Group web and app check-in will no longer work with only a booking reference, and U.S. flights join on November 16, 2026.
British Airways will lift Silver to 8,000 tier points from 1 April 2027 as Club World bonuses fall from 500 to 200 per flight.
Points travellers will not get a new Westin with terminal access at Miami International in 2026 after the FAA rejected the 150-foot design.
Cockpit and cabin-crew unions representing 36,000 members have called a walkout from October 17 to 21, 2026, over pension changes affecting Air France.
Alaska Air Group told investors it wants both carriers in oneworld's transatlantic and transpacific joint ventures, a step that still needs regulatory approval.
Passengers holding airBaltic tickets can keep those flights, and the airline is still accepting new reservations during the court case.
Existing tickets remain valid while the Latvian carrier restructures in US court, though the government does not plan to inject more cash.
The FAA now expects crews to collect airline paper cups and plastic glasses before pushback as of May 27, 2026, not during taxi.
Lufthansa passengers into Munich may see an A380 out of service after LH459 from San Francisco struck runway 26L lights on 17 August 2026 and damaged tires.
No injuries were reported when a Vietnam Airlines 787 overran runway 26L in Munich on 15 August 2026 and returned after 90 minutes with shredded tires.
United will begin daily San Francisco to Cincinnati flights on Oct. 25, 2026 and Saturday only service to West Palm Beach on Nov. 7.
India's civil aviation ministry summoned Air India CEO Campbell Wilson after 17 passengers and cabin crew were injured on a Phuket to Delhi flight.
After a Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested with 26kg of ecstasy, every Malaysian airline has 30 days to drug test 100% of active pilots and cabin crew.
China fined Trip.com $770 million after the company used a hotel booking share above 50 percent to impose exclusive deals on hotels.
Malaysia Aviation Group ordered drug tests of all 1,260 pilots by 15 August 2026 after a second officer was arrested with more than 70,000 ecstasy pills.
22 ticketed passengers were denied boarding on a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok to Beijing after celebrity fans breached the jetbridge.
The FAA has issued an amended type certificate for the Boeing 737 MAX 7, the smallest variant of the MAX family. This certification clears the way for Boeing to begin deliveries to its primary customer, Southwest Airlines, which has 269 of the aircraft on order
WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have reached a tentative agreement, ending the flight attendant strike. Operations are gradually resuming, though full recovery is expected to take several days
WestJet's flight attendants are on strike, cancelling flights for 250,000+ guests. The airline published its wage offer, including retroactive pay and duty premiums, in an effort to reach a new agreement
WestJet grounded its fleet overnight after flight attendants walked off the job over pay disputes. All WestJet-operated flights are canceled through Aug. 4, with fee waivers for changes or cancellations
WestJet is parking Boeing 737 aircraft and canceling flights ahead of a potential midnight cabin crew strike, ensuring crews and planes return to base
WestJet's 4,400+ flight attendants have issued a 72-hour strike notice, with a potential work stoppage beginning at midnight on August 2, 2026. The airline has issued flexible rebooking and refund policies for travel between July 30 and August 4
A Kenmore Air de Havilland DHC-3 Otter crashed near Sucia Island, Washington, while attempting an emergency landing on July 23, 2026. All 11 people onboard were rescued, with one in critical condition
American Airlines flight AA108 from Boston to London diverted to New York due to a gear issue, and its replacement aircraft subsequently diverted to Boston due to an engine problem, leaving passengers back at the origin
A Kalitta Air Boeing 777-300ER operating from Brussels suffered a dramatic tail strike during a go-around at Cincinnati on July 19, 2026, before landing safely after a second approach. The FAA has launched an investigation
All three pilots on BA flight BA276 from Hyderabad to London-Heathrow fell ill with food poisoning; one required emergency surgery after landing
An American Airlines business class passenger on flight AA171 (JFK-LAX) on July 21, 2026, claims he was tricked into swapping seats with a woman whose seat didn't recline, leading to a confrontation over seat entitlement
Air Astana has filed with the DOT for US operating authority, aiming to launch nonstop flights to the US in 2027 once Kazakhstan secures an IASA Category 1 FAA rating
An Icelandair captain's unauthorized low-level flyover of his hometown during his final flight resulted in the captain losing his license for two years and the first officer losing theirs for one year
President Trump has announced the lifting of a 41-year ban on US airlines flying to Lebanon, reversing a policy in place since 1985. While the FAA is ready to implement, actual service launch remains uncertain due to safety and demand factors
United Airlines is terminating senior flight attendants who are selling their lucrative trips to junior colleagues for cash, a practice known as trip trading. The union AFA-CWA reports a significant increase in these terminations and is pushing back on the cases
JetBlue has won Spirit Airlines' former takeoff and landing slots at LaGuardia Airport, allowing for up to 12 additional daily roundtrips. The airline is also interested in moving operations to the historic Marine Air Terminal for cost savings
Emirates has unveiled the U-Dream headrest, a multi-way adjustable leather headrest for Economy Class, currently available on three A350s and rolling out fleet-wide by end of 2026
Two SWISS A220 pilots were suspended after flight attendants reported them for excessive drinking during a Geneva layover in May 2026, just before their scheduled departure
A traveler discovered their Cathay Pacific business class flights were credited to an unknown American AAdvantage account rather than their own, revealing a complex fraud case involving a Beijing-registered email domain
A popular mukbang YouTuber apologized after a video went viral showing him ordering nearly 20 meals during a 15-hour Korean Air Business Class flight, sparking debate over crew burden and passenger etiquette
An Israir Airbus A320 was damaged by a tug at London Luton Airport, marking the third such incident in under a year. Israeli authorities suspect foul play and are calling for a UK investigation
Qantas International pilots begin a protected-action ballot on July 27, 2026, regarding a potential strike over pay and work-life balance
A pipe burst at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport flooded the King Power Duty Free cosmetics section with black water on July 16, 2026
A US-based reader details their experience with Wizz Air's unresponsive damaged luggage claim process and receives advice on filing with European transport regulators
The FAA is allowing Boeing to consistently issue airworthiness certificates for new 737 MAX and 787 aircraft, ending a period of alternating-week self-certification that began in late September 2025
Accor's board hired a law firm to investigate CEO Sébastien Bazin following a whistleblower report alleging conflicts of interest and a romantic relationship with a senior appointee
An Air Europa Boeing 787-9 and an Iberia Airbus A321XLR flew at the same cruising altitude on the same airway in opposite directions over the Atlantic, triggering a TCAS resolution advisory on July 10, 2026
ICE agents arrested a Vietnamese national at Las Vegas Airport (LAS) on July 13, 2026, but fled mid-arrest due to a crowd, leaving him with one cuff. He was later arrested at LAX
United Airlines reports that a new FAA approach could increase landing rates at SFO within 2-3 weeks, offering relief from a 60% surge in delays caused by runway construction and side-by-side landing bans
A United Airlines customer service agent at SFO was caught on video threatening to call ICE on a passenger, claiming he didn't "act like a citizen," during a confrontation
American Express and British Airways hosted a 25th-anniversary Avios flight for Amex co-branded cardholders from New York. The booking page crashed due to high traffic, causing errors for members who preregistered
United canceled its EWR-DEL flight due to a toilet leak and timed-out crew, deplaning passengers at 2 AM without rebooking support or accommodations for NJ/NY/PA residents
Asiana Mileage Plan members are losing Star Alliance earning and redemption benefits as the airline exits the alliance in December 2026, with full program integration into Korean Air delayed by antitrust regulators
A 44-year-old ANA captain was sentenced to 1 year and 8 months in prison for indecent assault on a female flight attendant in 2023. ANA kept him on duty during the trial despite his admission of guilt
United Airlines will outfit its new Airbus A321XLR jets with a row of economy seats featuring a guaranteed open middle seat, debuting later this year
A passenger reports being sexually assaulted by a male security guard in a Turkish Airlines Business Class lounge in Kayseri, Turkey, on July 4, 2026
The Trump administration subpoenaed four journalists after NYT reported that safety concerns with the new Qatar-gifted Boeing 747-8 led to the use of older aircraft for a return flight from Turkey
A San Diego air traffic controller exchanged heated remarks with United and Southwest pilots regarding taxi delays and gate availability, with one pilot suggesting the controller 'need to be replaced.'
A Cathay Pacific A350-1000 on flight CX257 from Hong Kong to London was intercepted by NATO fighter jets over Hungary on July 4, 2026, after temporarily losing contact with air traffic control
A NetJets Citation Latitude at Las Vegas (LAS) rejected a go-around instruction due to low fuel, a detail not previously disclosed, causing confusion with ATC who had cited runway traffic
Debris from an engine failure on Ryanair flight FR1879 shattered a cabin window shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki, partially sucking out a passenger before the plane returned to the airport
British Airways cancelled flight BA254 from Bridgetown to London-Heathrow after crew members got drunk at their crew hotel, affecting up to 336 passengers
Effective July 9, 2026, Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, with its IATA code changing to DJT following Florida legislation and FAA implementation
Reports indicate SAS CEO Anko van der Werff is the likely next CEO of Air Canada, despite being a non-fluent French speaker, marking a potential shift from the airline's usual internal promotion pattern
A K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 freighter crashed into the Arabian Sea late July 7, 2026, after pilots reported navigation issues and the aircraft experienced a rapid, steep descent from cruising altitude
Winair operates a fleet of ATR 42s and Twin Otters connecting Sint Maarten to St. Barts, Saba, and other Caribbean islands with a flawless safety record
EasyJet has reached an agreement with US private equity firm Castlelake to go private, with the board recommending shareholders accept the offer
A frequent flyer shares an experience where a disruptive passenger in Qatar Airways Qsuites was told to 'shut your f**king mouth.' The purser noted that while they logged the incident, their policy is to only disembark passengers for physical issues, highlighting a gap in…
Italy air transport sector strike on July 5, 2026, with protected flights between 7-10 AM and 6-9 PM, plus most long-haul services. EC 261 duty to care applies
A United pilot is suing Marriott after bats invaded his Sheraton Denver room, leading to bites and over $100K in rabies shots. The lawsuit alleges the hotel failed to relocate him despite a visible entry point
United's first new 787-9 with United Elevate interiors (N61101) has returned to service after a Boeing repair but is experiencing recurring TCAS faults, causing another maintenance diversion and grounding
A small two-seater plane crashed into Beijing’s CITIC Tower on June 26, 2026. In response, Chinese authorities suspended all general aviation flying nationwide while investigating the pilot's "personal reasons."
Delta's pilot union (ALPA) launched deltapilotscare.com to explain operational issues to customers, subtly blaming management for "unacceptable" reliability while highlighting pilot efforts and DOT complaint rights
Delta Air Lines is launching three new routes: EWR-LAX in April 2027, and seasonal AUS-RSW and LGA-MLB flights this winter
Royal Jordanian crew bus crashed on the Long Island Expressway after flight RJ8261 from Amman; two killed, dozens injured
Thai Airways is reviewing crew regulations and tightening security controls after a flight attendant was arrested for smuggling heroin in Melbourne, potentially leading to stricter screening for crew and passengers
The Austrian supreme court ruled that 14 of Ryanair’s fee clauses, including the €55 airport check-in and €15 boarding pass fees, are unlawful and must be updated within three months
China has indefinitely grounded non-essential light aircraft nationwide, including private jets and recreational flying, following a light plane crashing into a Beijing tower
A JetBlue Airbus A321 collided with a drone on approach to JFK on June 29, 2026, marking the first known instance of a commercial aircraft hitting a drone in the US. The plane landed safely with no visible damage, and the FAA is investigating
A Thai Airways flight attendant was arrested by Australian Border Force after 1kg of heroin was found in the lining of her 12 tote bags at Melbourne Airport
Delta CEO Ed Bastian told Fox Business that high airfares are driven by ATC congestion limiting supply, and that fares will fall once the skies are opened up
Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation is reviewing evidence of bid-rigging in a ฿74.9 billion airport technology and security contract at Suvarnabhumi Airport, managed by Airports of Thailand (AOT)
An Air India pilot and air traffic controller were suspended after flight AI479 marginally entered closed Pakistani airspace while holding near Amritsar due to a bird strike runway inspection
Air Canada Express flight AC7664 (EWR-YHZ) diverted to Boston on June 24, 2026, after the captain suffered a seizure mid-flight; the first officer executed an emergency landing
A Sunward SA 60L Aurora crashed into Beijing's CITIC Tower on June 26, 2026. International authorities suggest pilot suicide; damage was limited to glass panels
A United Airlines flight from Shanghai to San Francisco diverted to Tokyo-Narita after a dispute with a flight attendant escalated, resulting in the passenger being removed by police
Arkia and catering company TMM are disputing liability after a service cart infested with baby rats was discovered on an Arkia flight from Greece to Israel. Arkia blames TMM's storage facility, while TMM claims the cart was inspected and approved by Arkia crew before loading
Effective June 25, 2026, Ryanair updates its family seating policy: families opting for random free seats will be allocated after check-in (likely rear cabin), while those choosing seats at booking must pay full price for all passengers
A newly converted Boeing 777-200LR freighter for Qatar Airways performed a low pass at Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center in Texas, with its wing just feet off the ground, drawing attention for its proximity to the ground
An Indian national was sentenced to six months in prison and fined S$1,270.95 for molesting a Singapore Airlines flight attendant on a Bangkok-to-Singapore flight
S7 Airlines has temporarily restricted first officers to landing duties at only four major stations (Irkutsk, Moscow, Novosibirsk, Vladivostok) through October 2026, requiring captains to land at all other airports to prevent aircraft damage from hard landings
United Airlines has moved up its target for free Starlink Wi-Fi installation to 1,000 aircraft by the end of 2026, beating the previous 2027 estimate. The service is free for MileagePlus members
A Malaysian tourist on a group tour sent over 1,200 Taobao packages to their hotel in Xi'an, China, overwhelming the mailroom and causing operational disruption
United Airlines' first Boeing 787-9 featuring the new 'United Elevate' interiors is being sent to Boeing's Moses Lake maintenance base after weeks of reliability issues and multiple groundings
A United flight attendant cited the airline's contract of carriage to deem a passenger's 'lesbian as sh*t' shirt offensive, sparking a viral debate on the enforcement of United's dress code policy
A United Airlines flight from Houston to Newark diverted to Washington Dulies due to weather and was canceled after the pilot exceeded duty limits, sparking viral social media discussion about passenger experience and FAA rules
The American Express Platinum Card's biannual Saks Fifth Avenue statement credit expires on June 30, 2026. Cardholders with unused January-June credit have up to $50 remaining
KLM's new Airbus A350-900s will enter service in September 2026 with STELIA OPERA business class seats, but regulatory certification delays mean the cabin will be empty initially
Japan Airlines CEO Mitsuko Tottori and other executives are taking pay cuts following another crew alcohol violation, marking the third time in a year executives have been penalized for similar incidents
A SAS captain tested positive for cocaine at Nice Airport on June 10, 2026, leading to his arrest and the cancellation of flight SK1828 to Stockholm. Passengers are eligible for EC261 compensation
Emirates is offering insurance to cover rebooking or repatriation if flights are grounded due to the ongoing Iran War, aiming to boost transit traffic which remains down 60% despite the airline's return to profitability
United Airlines plans to block two economy seats on its new Airbus A321XLR jets, reducing capacity to 150 to lower flight attendant staffing requirements from four to three
United Airlines is testing a 'Eurobusiness' style seating setup on its new Airbus A321XLRs, blocking middle seats in select economy rows to offer extra elbow room on long-haul flights
Spirit Airlines plans to auction 22 LaGuardia slots on July 9 for at least $87 million, but the Port Authority objects to the sale's regulatory framework. A bankruptcy court hearing is set for June 10
