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American Airlines fined $255,000 for allowing 12 flight attendants to work after positive drug tests
American Airlines fined $255,000 for allowing 12 flight attendants to work after positive drug tests
Airfares from Australasia to Saudi Arabia rise
Airfares from Australasia to Saudi Arabia rise
Breeze Airways passenger stole cards from overhead bins, caught after vaping in lavatory
Breeze Airways passenger stole cards from overhead bins, caught after vaping in lavatory
Bahrain Airport reopens after airspace closure, Gulf Air resumes 13 routes from April 11
Bahrain Airport reopens after airspace closure, Gulf Air resumes 13 routes from April 11
Gulf Air resumes Bahrain operations, but Dammam flights end April 11 for London
Gulf Air resumes Bahrain operations, but Dammam flights end April 11 for London
Etihad launches seasonal Abu Dhabi–Dhaka flights, unlocking 170 European connections
Etihad launches seasonal Abu Dhabi–Dhaka flights, unlocking 170 European connections
Qatar Airways restores 82% of flights after Iran airspace closure, targets 120 destinations
Qatar Airways restores 82% of flights after Iran airspace closure, targets 120 destinations
Cape Air Cessna 402 door opens mid-flight, forcing emergency return to Nantucket
Cape Air Cessna 402 door opens mid-flight, forcing emergency return to Nantucket
Australia warns against travel to New Caledonia now
Australia warns against travel to New Caledonia now
Delhi Airport records 31 dog bites since January, refuses to relocate strays despite court ruling
Delhi Airport records 31 dog bites since January, refuses to relocate strays despite court ruling
Batik Air launches daily Kuala Lumpur–Shanghai, six weekly Sydney flights from June 2026
Batik Air launches daily Kuala Lumpur–Shanghai, six weekly Sydney flights from June 2026
K-ETA waiver extended for Australians until December 2026
K-ETA waiver extended for Australians until December 2026
TSA shared 31,000 traveler records with ICE, leading to 800+ arrests since 2025
TSA shared 31,000 traveler records with ICE, leading to 800+ arrests since 2025
Flydubai cancels all April Dubai–Budapest flights, Emirates cuts frequency by 40%
Flydubai cancels all April Dubai–Budapest flights, Emirates cuts frequency by 40%
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US DOT signals openness to Big 4 airline mergers, potentially raising fares 5-10%
US DOT signals openness to Big 4 airline mergers, potentially raising fares 5-10%
AirAsia launches ‘Give Peace a Chance’ sale with RM59 fares after US-Iran ceasefire
AirAsia launches ‘Give Peace a Chance’ sale with RM59 fares after US-Iran ceasefire
US-Iran ceasefire reopens Strait of Hormuz, easing Europe jet fuel crisis for airlines
US-Iran ceasefire reopens Strait of Hormuz, easing Europe jet fuel crisis for airlines
Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Terminal 3 ceiling collapses after heavy rain, Gate 7 closed indefinitely
Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Terminal 3 ceiling collapses after heavy rain, Gate 7 closed indefinitely
Australia issues ‘Do Not Travel’ warning for Bahrain
Australia issues ‘Do Not Travel’ warning for Bahrain
American Airlines faces $255,000 FAA fine for 12 flight attendants who skipped drug tests
American Airlines faces $255,000 FAA fine for 12 flight attendants who skipped drug tests
Airline schedule changes invalidate tickets, stranding passengers at check-in counters globally
Airline schedule changes invalidate tickets, stranding passengers at check-in counters globally
Batik Air launches direct Kuala Lumpur–Shanghai, Sydney routes, cutting travel times and fares
Batik Air launches direct Kuala Lumpur–Shanghai, Sydney routes, cutting travel times and fares
Italian airports ration jet fuel, forcing 1,000 SAS cancellations amid Middle East crisis
Italian airports ration jet fuel, forcing 1,000 SAS cancellations amid Middle East crisis
Pamir Highway travel requires caution until late May
Pamir Highway travel requires caution until late May
Global jet fuel crisis grounds 1,000+ flights, doubles prices to $195 per barrel
Global jet fuel crisis grounds 1,000+ flights, doubles prices to $195 per barrel
Indian airlines cancel 10,341 West Asia flights, rerouting 730,000 passengers since February 28
Indian airlines cancel 10,341 West Asia flights, rerouting 730,000 passengers since February 28
Asia-Pacific flight chaos strands thousands, 264 cancellations and 3,829 delays reported
Asia-Pacific flight chaos strands thousands, 264 cancellations and 3,829 delays reported
US citizens advised to shelter in place in Saudi Arabia
US citizens advised to shelter in place in Saudi Arabia
Jet fuel shortages force airlines to cut 5-10% capacity, raising fares and cancellation risks
Jet fuel shortages force airlines to cut 5-10% capacity, raising fares and cancellation risks
Asia-Pacific hubs hit by 3,600 flight delays, 350 cancellations, stranding thousands
