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LATAM 787 grounded at Easter Island with door torn off, repair timeline unclear
LATAM 787 grounded at Easter Island with door torn off, repair timeline unclear
Turkey blocks 90-day tourist extensions — stricter rules start 2026
Turkey blocks 90-day tourist extensions — stricter rules start 2026
Philippine Airlines deploys second A350-1000, unlocking 42 business suites on Manila–North America routes
Philippine Airlines deploys second A350-1000, unlocking 42 business suites on Manila–North America routes
Hong Kong Airport’s Terminal 2 now has landside concierge. Here’s what it actually covers
Hong Kong Airport’s Terminal 2 now has landside concierge. Here’s what it actually covers
United 737 diverted after passenger attempted cockpit breach near Madison, Wisconsin
United 737 diverted after passenger attempted cockpit breach near Madison, Wisconsin
Edinburgh Airport fuel crisis strands thousands as driver shortage halts refuelling
Edinburgh Airport fuel crisis strands thousands as driver shortage halts refuelling
QR code required 72 hours before entry — Laos goes digital
QR code required 72 hours before entry — Laos goes digital
Aeroplan just raised business class to Asia 67 percent overnight with no grace period
Aeroplan just raised business class to Asia 67 percent overnight with no grace period
United 767 diverted mid-Atlantic after teenager named Bluetooth speaker BOMB, stranding 200 passengers ten hours
United 767 diverted mid-Atlantic after teenager named Bluetooth speaker BOMB, stranding 200 passengers ten hours
Air New Zealand launches Christchurch–Singapore nonstop, Singapore Airlines deploys A380 to Auckland
Air New Zealand launches Christchurch–Singapore nonstop, Singapore Airlines deploys A380 to Auckland
American Airlines found a used condom at a passenger’s seat, offered no apology
American Airlines found a used condom at a passenger’s seat, offered no apology
DHS threatens to pull customs officers from Newark, forcing mass flight cancellations
DHS threatens to pull customs officers from Newark, forcing mass flight cancellations
Burst water main knocks out all rail access to Heathrow on peak May Bank Holiday departure day
Burst water main knocks out all rail access to Heathrow on peak May Bank Holiday departure day
Chicago jury awards Stumo family $49.5 million in Boeing 737 MAX wrongful-death case
Chicago jury awards Stumo family $49.5 million in Boeing 737 MAX wrongful-death case
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British Airways denied a 13-year-old with Tourette’s boarding despite advance notice and medical documentation
British Airways denied a 13-year-old with Tourette’s boarding despite advance notice and medical documentation
American Airlines CEO confirms: paid upgrades now beat elite status on domestic routes
American Airlines CEO confirms: paid upgrades now beat elite status on domestic routes
Japan Airlines bans all layover drinking for 6,000 cabin crew after chief attendant conceals failed breath test
Japan Airlines bans all layover drinking for 6,000 cabin crew after chief attendant conceals failed breath test
Jetstar undercuts rivals by $150 on new Melbourne–Colombo route
Jetstar undercuts rivals by $150 on new Melbourne–Colombo route
Japan Airlines bans cabin crew from drinking during layovers after attendant conceals positive breath test
Japan Airlines bans cabin crew from drinking during layovers after attendant conceals positive breath test
American Airlines blocks partner programs from booking domestic nonstops within six days
American Airlines blocks partner programs from booking domestic nonstops within six days
Manchester Airport Terminal 2 shut down after denied-boarding passenger climbed bridge, livestreamed standoff
Manchester Airport Terminal 2 shut down after denied-boarding passenger climbed bridge, livestreamed standoff
American Airlines CEO confirms first class upgrades now sold, not given to elites
American Airlines CEO confirms first class upgrades now sold, not given to elites
KLM extends Dubai, Riyadh flight suspensions to August due to Iran war, rising fuel costs
KLM extends Dubai, Riyadh flight suspensions to August due to Iran war, rising fuel costs
American Airlines to install Starlink Wi-Fi on 500+ Airbus jets starting 2027
American Airlines to install Starlink Wi-Fi on 500+ Airbus jets starting 2027
Petty crime and power outages concern travelers in Samoa
Petty crime and power outages concern travelers in Samoa
Toronto Pearson baggage tag scheme leaves 17 Canadians facing drug charges abroad
Toronto Pearson baggage tag scheme leaves 17 Canadians facing drug charges abroad
Air China drops London to Bangkok fares to €518 — €682 below the standard market rate
Air China drops London to Bangkok fares to €518 — €682 below the standard market rate
American Airlines strips elite perks from Basic Economy, impacting AAdvantage and oneworld members
American Airlines strips elite perks from Basic Economy, impacting AAdvantage and oneworld members
British Airways denies boarding to 13-year-old with Tourette’s, citing security risk
British Airways denies boarding to 13-year-old with Tourette’s, citing security risk
Increased methanol poisoning risks for Indonesia travelers
