Woman stuck at airport for hours as American Airlines flight gets delayed. Then she receives a voucher: ‘$12 for a 6 hour delay is absolutely insane’ Thanks, but no thanks! We Got This Covered · Oct 29
Airlines are trading nearly 23% higher ticket prices for emptier planes as jet fuel prices spike over 90% from the Iran War’s fuel squeeze Jet fuel has nearly doubled in price since February—leaving airlines scrambling to make up the difference. Fortune · Oct 27
Airport lounges: how did they get so horribly, competitively decadent? High-end cocktails, nap pods, waffle stations, tapas attendants, sashimi bars and brutalist art. The airlines’ battle to please the 1% is getting increasingly bizarre The Guardian - UK · Oct 26
Why your plane ticket might not get cheaper even if fuel prices fall Average US airfares rose from $405 in late 2025 to $436 by mid-2026, according to federal data The Independent UK · Oct 24
Porter Airlines allegedly strands traveler with cancelled flight and absurd alternative, then refuses refund. Then she drops $2,500 to escape Did they really have no alternative direct routes to offer? We Got This Covered · Oct 22
Ready that gin and tonic — because once again we’re going supersonic A quarter of a century after Concorde, Lucas Chancellor meets the man set to fly us at the speed of sound Evening Standard · Oct 22
Boeing 737 Max 10 to finally be approved for US flights after years of safety concerns Major customers for the Max 10 include United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Ryanair The Independent UK · Oct 20
Venezuela's Airline Boom Runs on Temporary Terminals — ALTA Says That Window Won't Last Long American, LATAM and ITA are racing into Venezuela before its permanent terminal reopens. 19 airlines, 25% airport capacity—and a warning from ALTA. Latin Times · Oct 19
Ross Perot Jr. began buying Texas land in 1985, transforming Fort Worth In the 1980s, much of northern Fort Worth consisted of farms, ranches and open prairie. Ross Perot Jr. saw an opportunity to transform the largely rural landscape into a major business and transport centre. He began buying the land that became AllianceTexas in 1985, laying the foundations for a development… The Times of India · Oct 17
Delta passenger was waiting for his flight at John Wayne Airport. Then he allegedly steals a tug and tries to hijack an American Airlines sewage truck Not something you expect to witness at a major transit hub. We Got This Covered · Oct 11
Argentina to Allocate US$1.5 Billion to 35 Airports: Ezeiza and Aeroparque Lead Expansion Through 2031 Argentina extended Aeropuertos Argentina's concession to 2049, demanding $600M in Ezeiza upgrades by 2031. Here's what the deal means for routes and travelers. Latin Times · Oct 11
Texas-bound American Airlines flight diverted to New York's JFK after six out of eight lavatories stopped working: 'Only two potties?' An American Airlines transatlantic flight had to divert because six lavatories stopped working mid-air. American Airlines flight 37 was traveling from Madrid, Spain, to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on October 6 when it diverted to New York's John F Kennedy International Airport. The restroom problem was discussed between the cockpit… The Times of India · Oct 10
Army findings inject urgency into air safety bill talks This week’s release of a U.S. Army investigation into the deadly 2025 air crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is fueling calls for congressional negotiators to default to the Senate’s position on aviation safety legislation that’s been stuck in a bicameral standoff. The investigation, completed in May but only… Roll Call · Oct 9
Army identifies systemic failures behind DC midair collision and calls for safety fixes A U.S. Army report has highlighted the many systemic breakdowns that led to last year’s midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C. The Independent UK · Oct 8
The Independent UK · Oct 7 American Airlines flight forced to divert over busted toilets The plane had only ‘two potties operating’ on flight with 287 passengers and crew
Bored Panda · Oct 6 Intoxicated Woman Rubs Passengers The Wrong Way By Pleasuring Herself On American Airlines Flight “Not what we mean when we say enjoy your flight, ma'am,” said a user as a Maryland woman got trolled online after getting caught pleasuring herself on a plane.
International Business Times UK · Oct 6 American Airlines Passenger Allegedly Masturbated Mid-Flight as Witness Reports 'Strange Loud Moaning Sounds' An American Airlines passenger allegedly masturbated on a Baltimore to Miami flight, prompting a witness complaint and police questioning after landing.
The Independent UK · Sep 30 American Airlines will now move middle seat passengers to better positions Window and aisle seats will automatically be offered to certain customers
We Got This Covered · Sep 28 American Airlines passenger sees older man beside her texting about her body and the physical contact between them. She calls him out so FAs reward her The flight attendants took her side
The Economic Times · Sep 28 High airfares could stick around even if jet fuel prices fall US airfares could remain elevated even if jet fuel prices fall, as airlines adjust schedules and ticket prices only gradually after sharp swings in fuel costs. With carriers cutting less-profitable flights and holiday fares already at decade highs, analysts say sustained relief for travellers may take months even if energy…
The Independent UK · Sep 28 Why sky-high flight prices could outlast the fuel crisis by months Travelers could be stuck paying high airfares even if oil and jet fuel prices fall
We Got This Covered · Sep 27 Off-duty pilot took mushrooms and went 40hrs without sleep. It doesn’t end well after he grabbed engine fire handles at 30K feet with 83 people aboard Crew members wrestled him out of the cockpit in 90 seconds
The Economic Times · Sep 24 Why are American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, others U.S. carriers opposing China President Xi Jinping's idea of adding more direct flights between two countries? US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday, with talks on trade and artificial intelligence and the growing strategic rivalry between the countries all in the spotlight during an elaborate state visit.
International Business Times UK · Sep 23 $100 Credit for Enduring Lewd Act? Woman Reports Man Pleasuring Himself, Claims United Made Her Sit Beside Him Anyway A woman says United crew made her return beside a passenger she reported for allegedly masturbating on a flight, prompting complaints to the airline, FAA and FBI.