What Happens When a Pilot Reports Hallucinating Mid-Flight?
Pilot reports of mid-flight hallucination raise serious aviation safety concerns, prompting renewed focus on crew well-being and regulatory fatigue
Dec 20, 20252 min
SAFETY
This Week
Recent developments from the past 7 days
American Airlines halts AAdvantage mile earning for basic economy fares.
American Airlines will no longer award AAdvantage miles or Loyalty Points for Basic Economy tickets purchased starting December 17, 2025.
Dec 20, 20252 min
AIRLINES
PM Modi inaugurates India's first nature-themed terminal at Guwahati Airport
Guwahati Airport's new nature-themed terminal, inaugurated by PM Modi, can now handle 13.1 million passengers per year.
Dec 20, 20251 min
AIRPORTS
easyJet flight halted after passenger death; family accused of deception.
An easyJet flight from Málaga to Gatwick was halted when crew realized an 89-year-old passenger was deceased.
Dec 20, 20252 min
AIRLINES
House Panel Demands DGCA Reports on Recent Indian Flight Crisis
The Indian Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) demanded comprehensive reports from the DGCA and stakeholders concerning the recent flight crisis.
Dec 20, 20251 min
REGULATORY
IndiGo to Begin ₹375 Crore Payout for December Flight Chaos: What Passengers Get
IndiGo will issue over ₹375 crore in compensation starting December 26 for December's flight chaos, overseen by the DGCA, setting a new precedent for
Dec 20, 20253 min
AIRLINES
India's New Gateway: Guwahati Airport's Nature-Themed Terminal Boosts Northeast
[Adani Airport Holdings Limited](https://www.adanigauhati.com) (AAHL) opened the new Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport terminal, boosting
Dec 20, 20253 min
AIRPORTS
Nigerian President Tinubu unveils new terminal extension at Maiduguri Airport.
President Bola Tinubu officially inaugurated the upgraded Terminal Extension at Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, Maiduguri.
Dec 20, 20251 min
AIRPORTS
Malaysia Airlines Cancels Amritsar Flight Twice, Stranding Families at KLIA
Malaysia Airlines repeatedly canceled its [Kuala Lumpur International Airport](https://www.klia.com.my) to Amritsar flight, stranding families and raising
Dec 20, 20253 min
AIRLINES
easyJet flight delayed 12 hours after passenger death aboard aircraft
An easyJet flight from Malaga to London Gatwick was delayed 12 hours after a passenger died onboard, leading to allegations she was deceased upon boarding.
Dec 20, 20252 min
AIRLINES
Archive
Earlier stories worth revisiting
American Airlines confirms major renovation for busy DCA Admirals Club lounge.
American Airlines will significantly expand its busiest Admirals Club at DCA, adding 50% more seating starting in early 2026.
Dec 20, 20252 min
BUSINESS
Crew members accept wage cuts to support the financially troubled commercial airline.
The struggling commercial airline received a vital financial lifeline after its pilots and flight attendants accepted wage cuts.
Dec 20, 20251 min
BUSINESS
IndiGo to pay stranded passengers Rs 10,000 compensation starting December 26.
IndiGo will issue Rs 10,000 travel vouchers starting next week to passengers stranded during the December flight disruptions.
Dec 20, 20252 min
AIRLINES
Lithium Battery Fire Risk Prompts Global Airline Crackdown on Power Banks
Airlines are implementing stricter rules for power banks and lithium batteries following a sharp increase in in-flight thermal runaway incidents.
Dec 20, 20252 min
SAFETY
Nigerian NCAA grants safety certification to Kano and Port Harcourt airports.
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority issued aerodrome certificates to the Kano and Port Harcourt International Airports.
Dec 20, 20252 min
REGULATORY
Roanoke family sues Delta and KLM for $200,000 over alleged bed bug injuries.
Delta and KLM are being sued for $200,000 by a family claiming bed bug injuries on a flight to Serbia.
Dec 20, 20251 min
AIRLINES
Why Manchester Airport Flight Delays Hit Travelers on Busiest Christmas Weekend
[Civil Aviation Authority](https://www.caa.co.uk) data shows **Manchester Airport flight delays** impacted thousands on Saturday, December 20, urging
Dec 20, 20253 min
AIRPORTS
Suspect arrested after trespassing and damaging a Cessna at Van Nuys Airport
LAX Police arrested a suspect who trespassed onto Van Nuys General Aviation Airport, accessing and damaging a Cessna aircraft.
Dec 20, 20251 min
AIRPORTS
Danish Acodyne develops 500kg payload autonomous eVTOL cargo aircraft.
Acodyne, a Danish startup, is developing autonomous eVTOL cargo aircraft capable of carrying 500 kg payloads up to 500 km.
Dec 20, 20252 min
UAPS
NTSB probes fatal Cessna jet crash near Statesville, NC, killing Greg Biffle
The NTSB is probing a fatal Cessna C550 jet crash near Statesville, NC, killing retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and six others.
Dec 20, 20252 min
SAFETY