US appeals court blocks new airline rules for more ‘junk fees’ transparency
Three judges at the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals in the United States (US) have temporarily blocked…
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US DOT reports record air travel complaints in 2023
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) released data on consumer submissions regarding air travel for the entire calendar…
US fines Emirates $1.8 million for flying in prohibited airspace over Iraq
Middle Eastern airline Emirates has been fined by the United States (US) Department of Transportation (DOT) for flying…
Southwest seeks new slot at Washington airport for nonstop Las Vegas flight
Southwest Airlines has announced that will apply to the Department of Transportation (DOT) for a newly created slot…
US airlines sue Biden administration over new rules on ‘junk fees’ transparency
Airlines in the United States (US) have launched legal action against the Department of Transportation (DoT) over new…
Federal office to assess FAA’s actions to address maintenance at United Airlines
The United States (US) Transportation Department Office of Inspector General (DOT OIG) has confirmed that it will conduct…
FAA proposes fine against Spirit Airlines for ‘hazardous materials violations’
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is alleging that the ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has violated the US Department of…
POTUS plan to curb private jet ‘funding loophole’ will ‘harm’ business aviation
The United States (US) President Joe Biden has set out his proposed ‘Budget for Fiscal Year 2025’ following…
DoJ opens criminal investigation into 737 MAX blowout, Alaska ‘not the target’
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has opened a criminal investigation into the Alaska Airlines door plug blowout…
FAA awards 114 US airports share of nearly $1 billion to modernize terminals
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding 114 airports in the United States (US) a share of nearly…
US approves 25-hour cockpit voice recorders, no rise in pilot retirement age
The United States (US) Senate has passed a key piece of aviation legislation that will finally require planes…
Southwest Airlines accepts $140M DOT fine for holiday meltdown 2022
The United States (US) Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Southwest Airlines $140 million after the carrier canceled…
Armed Delta pilot ‘threatened to shoot’ captain mid-flight if he diverted plane
A former Delta pilot has been indicted by a grand jury in the United States (US) District Court…
Ukrainian airline SkyUp celebrates clearance to fly in US airspace
The Ukrainian airline SkyUp is celebrating a monumental moment in its history after receiving permission from the United…
Number of flights between US and China set to double following negotiations
The number of flights between the United States (US) and China are set to double by the end…
Bermuda’s first flagship airline granted AOC as it awaits US aviation approval
BermudaAir looks set to become the archipelago’s first ever flag carrier, having received approval from the Bermuda Civil…
US investigates Delta after Boeing 757 flight delayed on tarmac in searing heat
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has confirmed that his department is investigating the circumstances surrounding a Delta Air…
Teenager’s peanut allergy ignored by crew on United Airlines flight, mum claims
A passenger has complained to the Department of Transportation claiming that crew aboard a United Airlines flight ignored…