Mexican airlines Viva Aerobus and Volaris have issued responses after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) blocked 13 current or planned routes to the United States. The DOT’s decision, announced on Tuesday, cited alleged violations of the 2015 bilateral air Read More …
The Caribbean region is currently experiencing significant weather-related travel adjustments as Hurricane Melissa moves through, affecting major airports and several airlines. While 139 cancellations and 31 delays have been reported across Jamaica, Haiti, Barbados, the US Virgin Islands, and Turks Read More …
The current government shutdown, now approaching its fourth week, is severely impacting air travel and increasing pressure on lawmakers to resolve the political deadlock. Over the recent weekend, more than 19,000 flights were delayed and 1,600 were canceled across the Read More …
The airline industry is facing increasing pressure to improve services and support for vulnerable travelers, a demographic expected to grow significantly in the coming decades. Luis Rodrigues, CEO of TAP Air Portugal, highlighted this concern, noting an observable rise in Read More …
The global aviation sector is actively focusing on strategies to manage and mitigate the challenges presented by a historic backlog of new aircraft orders. Despite a significant backlog reaching 17,000 aircraft and associated costs projected to exceed $11 billion this Read More …
A prominent U.S. airline trade group, Airlines for America, is urgently calling for an end to the 15-day government shutdown, citing escalating risks to aviation safety and system resilience. Chris Sununu, CEO of the group, which represents major carriers like Read More …
The US government is considering a proposal to ban Chinese airlines from operating flights to and from the United States if those flights utilize Russian airspace. This potential ban is being proposed by the Transportation Department (DOT) to address what Read More …
The US air travel system recently demonstrated its impressive ability to recover quickly following a period of widespread disruptions. Several major carriers, including United, Delta, American, Alaska, and Southwest Airlines, experienced challenges that led to a manageable number of cancellations Read More …
The FAA is proactively working with airlines to reinforce the importance of following emergency evacuation protocols to ensure passenger safety. The agency recently issued a notice urging carriers to emphasize a strict “leave everything behind” policy during an evacuation. This Read More …