This Week

Recent developments from the past 7 days

Viral Wheelchair 'Miracles' Cause Major Airline Outrage Over Boarding Fraud

Airlines report a 30% surge in special assistance requests, warning that the "Jetway Jesus" misuse trend is causing significant operational delays and

Dec 22, 20253 min
Wheelchair AssistanceAirline OperationsPassenger FraudAir Carrier Access ActIATA
Viral Wheelchair 'Miracles' Cause Major Airline Outrage Over Boarding Fraud
AIRPORTS

Why Did CBP Seize Primate Meat at Chicago O'Hare International Airport?

CBP seized four pounds of prohibited bushmeat at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, preventing a potential zoonotic disease risk and protecting U.S.

Dec 22, 20252 min
Why Did CBP Seize Primate Meat at Chicago O'Hare International Airport?
AIRPORTS

FAA Imposes Airspace Restrictions, Triggering Major Holiday Flight Delays

The [FAA](https://www.faa.gov) imposed new traffic flow restrictions across 21 major US air travel centers due to maximum airspace capacity, causing

Dec 22, 20253 min
FAAAir Traffic ManagementFlight DelaysHoliday TravelAirspace Capacity
FAA Imposes Airspace Restrictions, Triggering Major Holiday Flight Delays
REGULATORY

South Korea Launches Independent Probe into Jeju Air 737 Crash After Cover-Up Claims

Following the fatal December 2024 [Jeju Air](https://www.jejuair.net) crash, South Korea's parliament passed a bill to launch an independent probe,

Dec 22, 20253 min
Jeju AirBoeing 737-800Aviation SafetySouth KoreaRunway Safety
South Korea Launches Independent Probe into Jeju Air 737 Crash After Cover-Up Claims
SAFETY

Nigeria's FAAN Deploys New Strategy to Combat Festive Travel Congestion

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is tackling end-of-year travel congestion by deploying augmentation teams and streamlining border control

Dec 22, 20253 min
FAANNigeria AviationAirport OperationsPassenger FacilitationTravel Congestion
Nigeria's FAAN Deploys New Strategy to Combat Festive Travel Congestion
AIRPORTS

Can NASA and Boeing End Turbulence with New Adaptive Wing Design?

[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov) and [Boeing](https://www.boeing.com) are testing new, flexible wings to solve wing flutter using 10 control surfaces,

Dec 22, 20253 min
Aviation TechnologyNASABoeingFuel EfficiencyAerodynamics
Can NASA and Boeing End Turbulence with New Adaptive Wing Design?
TECHNOLOGY

Aer Lingus Launches Direct Flight to Geneva, Boosting Cork's Winter Network

Aer Lingus expanded its winter schedule by launching a direct weekly flight from [Cork Airport](https://www.corkairport.com) to Geneva, Switzerland,

Dec 22, 20253 min
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Aer Lingus Launches Direct Flight to Geneva, Boosting Cork's Winter Network
AIRLINES

[Flair Airlines](https://flyflair.com) Faces Backlash Over Sudden Infant and

Flair Airlines denied boarding to a couple with an infant and two dogs due to an unannounced internal policy change, leading to confusion and a public

Dec 22, 20254 min
Airline PolicyPet TravelTransport CanadaFlair AirlinesPassenger Rights
[Flair Airlines](https://flyflair.com) Faces Backlash Over Sudden Infant and
AIRLINES

United Airlines Flight Forced to Offload Passenger Luggage Due to Weight Limits

[United Airlines](https://www.united.com) confirmed several bags were offloaded from a Newark-Bermuda flight due to **weight restrictions**, impacting

Dec 22, 20253 min
United AirlinesBaggage DelayWeight and BalanceAviation SafetyLF Wade International Airport
United Airlines Flight Forced to Offload Passenger Luggage Due to Weight Limits
AIRLINES

Clark International Airport: Why a Direct Guam Route Could Finally Bypass NAIA

Community leaders urge [Philippine Airlines](https://www.philippineairlines.com) and [United Airlines](https://www.united.com) to launch a direct

Dec 22, 20253 min
Clark International AirportGuam FlightsPhilippine AirlinesUnited AirlinesNAIA Congestion
Clark International Airport: Why a Direct Guam Route Could Finally Bypass NAIA
AIRPORTS

Will European Airport Strikes Ruin Your Christmas Travel Plans?

[EASA](https://www.easa.europa.eu) warns European passengers of potential flight disruptions due to widespread airport and airline staff strikes,

Dec 22, 20253 min
Airport StrikesEuropean AviationGround HandlingChristmas TravelIndustrial Action
Will European Airport Strikes Ruin Your Christmas Travel Plans?
AIRPORTS

Ryanair Now Allows Two Free Pieces of Baby Equipment Onboard.

Ryanair has simplified family travel by allowing passengers to bring two essential pieces of carry-on baby equipment for free, significantly easing the

Dec 22, 20253 min
RyanairLow-Cost CarrierFamily TravelBaggage PolicyInfant Travel
Ryanair Now Allows Two Free Pieces of Baby Equipment Onboard.
AIRLINES

Ben-Gurion Airfares Expected to Drop in 2026 as Airline Capacity Surges

[El Al](https://www.elal.com) and foreign carriers are boosting Ben-Gurion Airport capacity, reversing high post-war airfares and lowering prices for

Dec 22, 20254 min
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Ben-Gurion Airfares Expected to Drop in 2026 as Airline Capacity Surges
AIRLINES

Air India Express Pilot Sacked After FIR for Allegedly Assaulting Passenger at IGIA

Air India Express has sacked a pilot following an FIR registered at IGIA for allegedly assaulting a passenger, prompting a Ministry of Civil Aviation

Dec 22, 20253 min
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Air India Express Pilot Sacked After FIR for Allegedly Assaulting Passenger at IGIA
AIRLINES

When Will [Boeing](https://www.boeing.com) Hit 47 [737 MAX](https://www.boeing.c

Facing delivery delays, [Boeing](https://www.boeing.com) plans to increase its [737 MAX](https://www.boeing.com/commercial/737max) production to 47 per

Dec 22, 20253 min
Boeing737 MAXAircraft ProductionSupply ChainAviation Industry
When Will [Boeing](https://www.boeing.com) Hit 47 [737 MAX](https://www.boeing.c
MANUFACTURING

Garmin Autoland System Lands King Air B200 Safely in First Real-World Emergency

Following a pilot incapacitation emergency, [Garmin](https://www.garmin.com)'s Autoland system successfully performed the first autonomous landing of a

Dec 22, 20253 min
Garmin AutolandAviation SafetyPilot IncapacitationGeneral AviationAutonomous Flight
Garmin Autoland System Lands King Air B200 Safely in First Real-World Emergency
TECHNOLOGY

When Should You Ask for a Flight Upgrade? Experts Reveal the Best Time

Airlines prioritize paid upgrades as ancillary revenue climbs to $148.4 billion. Travelers should ask for a paid upgrade as early as booking, at check-in,

Dec 22, 20253 min
Flight UpgradesAncillary RevenueAirline StrategyPassenger ExperienceFrequent Flyer Programs
When Should You Ask for a Flight Upgrade? Experts Reveal the Best Time
AIRLINES

Why Ryanair Passengers Were Evacuated After Wing Hit Fuel Truck at Edinburgh Airport

[Ryanair](https://www.ryanair.com) flight FR5667 to Faro was delayed after its wing tip struck a fuel truck at [Edinburgh Airport](https://www.edinburghair

Dec 22, 20253 min
RyanairEdinburgh AirportGround SafetyRamp IncidentCommercial Aviation Safety
Why Ryanair Passengers Were Evacuated After Wing Hit Fuel Truck at Edinburgh Airport
SAFETY

Wizz Air Passenger Traffic Soars 6.5% at Kutaisi International Airport in 2025

Wizz Air carried over 1.8 million passengers at Kutaisi International Airport in 2025, a 6.5% rise, solidifying its leading position in the competitive

Dec 22, 20253 min
Wizz AirKutaisi International AirportGeorgia AviationLow-Cost CarrierRoute Expansion
Wizz Air Passenger Traffic Soars 6.5% at Kutaisi International Airport in 2025
AIRLINES

Jet2 Passenger Jailed: Sexual Assault on Flight Forces Diversion

Jet2 passenger was jailed for sexually assaulting four cabin crew, forcing a diversion; this underscores the aviation industry's push for stricter

Dec 22, 20253 min
Jet2Disruptive PassengerSexual AssaultFlight DiversionAviation Safety
Jet2 Passenger Jailed: Sexual Assault on Flight Forces Diversion
AIRLINES