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Cabin crew veteran warns passengers to avoid unsealed airline meals and salads

Former cabin crew advises passengers to strictly avoid unsealed plane food, like salads, due to hygiene risks during catering.

Dec 16, 20252 min
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Cabin crew veteran warns passengers to avoid unsealed airline meals and salads
AIRLINES

Max Kownatzki appointed Eurowings CEO; Marcus Schnabel leads SunExpress.

Lufthansa Group names Max Kownatzki CEO of Eurowings and Marcus Schnabel to lead SunExpress starting in February 2026.

Dec 16, 20251 min
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Max Kownatzki appointed Eurowings CEO; Marcus Schnabel leads SunExpress.
BUSINESS

Finnair defends policy after mother slams crew for refusing to feed son.

Finnair confirmed its crew followed standard procedure by ending buy-on-board service 40 minutes before the flight landed.

Dec 16, 20252 min
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Finnair defends policy after mother slams crew for refusing to feed son.
AIRLINES

Mysuru Airport Undergoes Major Upgrade for Boeing 737, Airbus A320 Operations

Mysuru Airport is expanding its facilities with a significant land acquisition to accommodate larger aircraft operations.

Dec 16, 20251 min
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Mysuru Airport Undergoes Major Upgrade for Boeing 737, Airbus A320 Operations
AIRPORTS

JustFly and Frontier Airlines Partner to Boost Ultra-Low-Cost Flight Bookings

Frontier Airlines partnered with OTA JustFly to expand distribution, offering travelers smoother access to ultra-low-cost flights.

Dec 16, 20251 min
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JustFly and Frontier Airlines Partner to Boost Ultra-Low-Cost Flight Bookings
BUSINESS

Emirates Plans to Hire 5,000 Pilots in Eight Years Amid Surging Demand

Emirates plans to recruit 5,000 pilots in eight years to support its fleet expansion and meet surging travel demand.

Dec 16, 20252 min
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Emirates Plans to Hire 5,000 Pilots in Eight Years Amid Surging Demand
AIRLINES

MEM Airport shrinks dramatically, demolishing infrastructure after Delta hub closure.

Memphis International Airport (MEM) is physically shrinking and demolishing facilities after Delta Air Lines shut down its hub.

Dec 16, 20251 min
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MEM Airport shrinks dramatically, demolishing infrastructure after Delta hub closure.
AIRPORTS

Pilot explains how forgetting airplane mode can disrupt cockpit communication

A pilot clarifies that not activating airplane mode can disrupt cockpit headset communications during flights.

Dec 16, 20252 min
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Pilot explains how forgetting airplane mode can disrupt cockpit communication
SAFETY

Greek Aegean Airlines Completes First EU Flight to Baghdad in 35 Years

Aegean Airlines successfully operated the first European Union carrier flight to Baghdad in over three decades.

Dec 16, 20251 min
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Greek Aegean Airlines Completes First EU Flight to Baghdad in 35 Years
AIRLINES

Manchester Airport Delays Strand Thousands Due to Taxiway Defect and Severe Weather.

Manchester Airport faced widespread delays and cancellations after a taxiway defect and severe weather forced a runway closure on Monday.

Dec 16, 20251 min
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Manchester Airport Delays Strand Thousands Due to Taxiway Defect and Severe Weather.
AIRPORTS

Airline passenger sparks debate after being 'squished' by plus-sized traveler.

A viral photo showing a passenger 'squished' by a plus-sized traveler on a full flight reignited the contentious debate over airline seating policies.

Dec 16, 20252 min
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Airline passenger sparks debate after being 'squished' by plus-sized traveler.
AIRLINES

Flighty Report Names Ryanair, easyJet, and Air France Most Delayed Airlines of 2025

Budget carriers Ryanair and easyJet, alongside Air France, were jointly named the world's most delayed airlines in the 2025 Flighty report.

Dec 16, 20252 min
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Flighty Report Names Ryanair, easyJet, and Air France Most Delayed Airlines of 2025
AIRLINES

Singapore Airlines A350 operates 19-hour flight without economy seating.

Singapore Airlines operates the world's longest non-stop flight using the A350-900ULR, offering only premium cabin seating.

Dec 16, 20252 min
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Singapore Airlines A350 operates 19-hour flight without economy seating.
AIRLINES

Georgia agency finds Qatar Airways violated consumer rights over damaged

Qatar Airways' Georgian branch was found in violation of consumer rights law for improperly rejecting a passenger's damaged baggage claim.

Dec 16, 20252 min
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Georgia agency finds Qatar Airways violated consumer rights over damaged
REGULATORY

IATA: Africa's Aviation Potential High, But Profitability Remains Low

IATA indicates Africa's aviation sector holds significant growth potential but struggles with low profitability.

Dec 16, 20252 min
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IATA: Africa's Aviation Potential High, But Profitability Remains Low
BUSINESS

Long-grounded Russian cargo jet in Michigan nears return to flight after 16 years.

A Russian cargo jet, stranded in Michigan for 16 years, is now poised for potential return to service.

Dec 16, 20251 min
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Long-grounded Russian cargo jet in Michigan nears return to flight after 16 years.
BUSINESS

Delhi Airport delays 200+ flights as dense fog causes persistent operational

Delhi Airport reported over 200 flight delays Tuesday morning due to dense fog, prompting airlines to warn of persistent disruption.

Dec 16, 20252 min
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Delhi Airport delays 200+ flights as dense fog causes persistent operational
AIRPORTS

WestJet halts Boeing 737 cabin upgrades in Canada after non-reclining seat backlash.

WestJet halted Boeing 737 cabin upgrades in Canada, responding to passenger backlash over non-reclining seats.

Dec 16, 20251 min
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WestJet halts Boeing 737 cabin upgrades in Canada after non-reclining seat backlash.
AIRLINES

Delhi IGI Airport Fog Causes 228 Flight Cancellations; Airlines Issue Advisories

Dense fog at Delhi IGI Airport caused 228 flight cancellations and diversions, significantly impacting air travel.

Dec 16, 20252 min
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Delhi IGI Airport Fog Causes 228 Flight Cancellations; Airlines Issue Advisories
AIRPORTS

Air India Faces Criticism for Smog-Related Delays, Cancellations at Delhi Airport

Air India faces criticism for flight cancellations, delays, and poor support at Delhi airport amid smog.

Dec 16, 20252 min
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Air India Faces Criticism for Smog-Related Delays, Cancellations at Delhi Airport
AIRLINES