This Week

Recent developments from the past 7 days

Air India Express Pilot Grounded After Alleged Delhi Airport Assault Causes

Air India Express pilot suspended following an alleged assault at Delhi Airport that left a passenger with a nasal fracture, prompting a police FIR and a

Dec 23, 20253 min
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Air India Express Pilot Grounded After Alleged Delhi Airport Assault Causes
AIRLINES

How FAAN is Streamlining Nigerian Airport Travel for Peak Season

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is implementing advanced traffic forecasting and deploying dedicated teams to mitigate significant

Dec 23, 20253 min
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How FAAN is Streamlining Nigerian Airport Travel for Peak Season
AIRPORTS

easyJet Unveils Two New Routes from Manchester Airport for Winter

easyJet has expanded its Northwest England connectivity by launching two new weekly winter routes from Manchester Airport to Norway and Italy.

Dec 23, 20252 min
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easyJet Unveils Two New Routes from Manchester Airport for Winter
AIRLINES

Airblue Flight 202 Ruling: Court Orders Rs5.41 Billion Payout to Victims

Airblue was ordered by an Islamabad court to pay over Rs5.41 billion in compensation for the 2010 Flight 202 crash, setting a major aviation liability

Dec 23, 20253 min
Airblue Flight 202 Ruling: Court Orders Rs5.41 Billion Payout to Victims
SAFETY

Cathay Pacific Stock Soars to Decade High on Strong Profit Forecasts.

Cathay Pacific expects strong earnings, driving shares to a 10-year high, despite HK Express facing headwinds from weak Japan travel demand.

Dec 23, 20253 min
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Cathay Pacific Stock Soars to Decade High on Strong Profit Forecasts.
BUSINESS

Singapore Airlines, Scoot, and Emirates Prepare for 2026 No-Boarding Directive.

Singapore's ICA mandate of a 2026 No-Boarding Directive (NBD) requires Singapore Airlines and Emirates to refuse "undesirable travellers" before flights,

Dec 23, 20254 min
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Singapore Airlines, Scoot, and Emirates Prepare for 2026 No-Boarding Directive.
REGULATORY

Verbal Attack on Cabin Crew: Why Unruly Passenger Incidents Are Rising

IATA reports a rise in verbal abuse incidents after an air passenger's verbal attack on a flight attendant highlights the industry-wide problem.

Dec 23, 20253 min
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Verbal Attack on Cabin Crew: Why Unruly Passenger Incidents Are Rising
SAFETY

Why did Poland scramble fighter jets after Russian strikes near its border?

Russian strikes near the border prompted the Polish Armed Forces Operational Command to scramble Polish and allied jets to secure NATO airspace,

Dec 23, 20252 min
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Why did Poland scramble fighter jets after Russian strikes near its border?
SAFETY

Global Passenger System Glitch: Why Malaysia Airports' Check-in Resumed Quickly

Malaysia Airports confirmed a global passenger processing system failure, but rapid contingency procedures ensured check-in and boarding operations

Dec 23, 20252 min
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Global Passenger System Glitch: Why Malaysia Airports' Check-in Resumed Quickly
AIRPORTS

IndiGo Faces CCI Probe Over Alleged Exploitative Pricing After Mass Cancellations

[IndiGo](https://www.goindigo.in) is under a [CCI](https://www.cci.gov.in) probe for alleged abuse of dominance and exploitative pricing following over

Dec 23, 20253 min
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IndiGo Faces CCI Probe Over Alleged Exploitative Pricing After Mass Cancellations
REGULATORY

Why Delhi Airport Flight Operations Face Delays Amid CAT III Fog

DIAL issued advisories as **dense fog reduced visibility** at [Indira Gandhi International Airport](https://www.delhiairport.com), triggering **CAT III

Dec 23, 20253 min
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Why Delhi Airport Flight Operations Face Delays Amid CAT III Fog
AIRPORTS

Why IndiGo Cancelled 9 Flights Today Across Delhi, Kolkata, and Jaipur?

IndiGo faces renewed operational challenges with nine flights cancelled across major Indian cities due to dense fog and ongoing crew rostering adjustments.

Dec 23, 20252 min
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Why IndiGo Cancelled 9 Flights Today Across Delhi, Kolkata, and Jaipur?
AIRLINES

US-Venezuela Standoff: GPS Jamming and Military Transponder Issues Disrupt

Caribbean Airlines and Copa Airlines flights face GPS jamming and collision risks from the US-Venezuela standoff, forcing reliance on radar and increasing

Dec 23, 20253 min
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US-Venezuela Standoff: GPS Jamming and Military Transponder Issues Disrupt
SAFETY

Will Ghana's New $9 APIS Fee Push West Africa Airfares Above $300?

Ghana's new $9 APIS fee, effective February 1, 2026, will raise mandatory charges on a Nigeria-Ghana return ticket to $41, worsening West Africa's high

Dec 23, 20253 min
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Will Ghana's New $9 APIS Fee Push West Africa Airfares Above $300?
REGULATORY

LIAT Air Launches Santo Domingo Service, Eyes Belize, Panama, and Colombia Expansion.

LIAT Air addressed regional connectivity needs by launching a second Dominican Republic route, signaling a major expansion into Central and South America.

Dec 23, 20253 min
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LIAT Air Launches Santo Domingo Service, Eyes Belize, Panama, and Colombia Expansion.
AIRLINES

Global Airline Industry Set to Break $1 Trillion Revenue Record by 2026

[IATA](https://www.iata.org) reports global airline industry resilience, overcoming headwinds like high costs to surpass $1 trillion in revenue for a new

Dec 23, 20253 min
Airline Industry OutlookIATACommercial AviationAirline ProfitabilityAir Cargo
Global Airline Industry Set to Break $1 Trillion Revenue Record by 2026
BUSINESS

US Airspace Restriction Leaves Venezuela Dependent on 20 Aging Planes

The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) safety warning and subsequent international airline suspensions have cut Venezuela's weekly air traffic from

Dec 23, 20253 min
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US Airspace Restriction Leaves Venezuela Dependent on 20 Aging Planes
BUSINESS

Delta Passenger Finds Seat 'Hanging Off The Bone' on International Flight

Delta Air Lines passenger found a detached seat cushion on an international flight; this highlights the need for strict commercial aviation seat

Dec 23, 20252 min
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Delta Passenger Finds Seat 'Hanging Off The Bone' on International Flight
AIRLINES

Can Non-Flyers Still Meet Family at the Gate? The Truth About Airport Passes.

The TSA has authorized specific airport visitor programs, reversing post-9/11 restrictions to allow non-ticketed passengers gate access, significantly

Dec 23, 20253 min
Airport SecurityTSAPassenger ExperienceAviation RegulationsAirport Operations
Can Non-Flyers Still Meet Family at the Gate? The Truth About Airport Passes.
AIRPORTS

Southwest Airlines Forces Plus-Size Flyers to Pre-Pay Double for Seats in Major

Southwest Airlines will require plus-size passengers to pre-purchase an extra seat by January 27, 2026, a move ending its generous policy and creating a

Dec 23, 20253 min
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Southwest Airlines Forces Plus-Size Flyers to Pre-Pay Double for Seats in Major
AIRLINES