American Airlines has joined Delta Air Lines in publicly urging Congress to end the government shutdown, warning that continued strain on the aviation system will soon impact travelers and airline operations alike. American Airlines Calls On Congress To End...
Shutdown Hits First Class: Delta Air Lines Calls On Congress To End The Stalemate
Delta Air Lines has broken its public silence over the ongoing federal government shutdown, urging Congress to end the impasse as travel operations across the country begin to strain under staffing shortages and delayed paychecks for federal workers. Delta...
Will Flight Delays Finally End The Government Shutdown?
The moment the federal shutdown begins to visibly degrade airport operations, through staff shortages, delays, and cancellations, is likely when travel pressure will finally force a resolution. Maybe it’s time for a little pain? Why Travel Delays Could Force...
Lufthansa Flight Diverts After Passenger Stabs Teens With Metal Fork
A Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Frankfurt was diverted to Boston after a man allegedly stabbed two teenage passengers with a metal fork during the meal service, according to federal authorities. Lufthansa Flight Diverted After Passenger Allegedly Stabs Teens...
Delta Air Lines Has A Strong Case Against Marriott
Two global travel brands share one powerful Greek letter, and now a courtroom will decide who owns its meaning. Delta Air Lines Sues Marriott Over “Delta Hotels” Branding Delta Air Lines has taken Marriott International to court over the...
Trump Pushes To Bypass Congress, Pay Air Traffic Controllers Amid Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, politics threaten to ground aviation, but President Trump seems intent on keeping the towers manned. Trump Moves To Fund Air Traffic Controllers During Shutdown With much of the federal government...
DHS Spends $172M On Luxury Gulfstream Jets For Kristi Noem, Citing “Safety” Concerns
A pair of luxury Gulfstream jets purchased for Secretary Kristi Noem and senior Homeland Security officials are raising eyebrows in Washington, not just for the price tag but for what they seem to represent. Kristi Noem’s $172 Million Gulfstream...
From American Airlines To Alcoholics Anonymous: AA Flight Attendant’s Drunken Meltdown At DFW
A uniformed American Airlines flight attendant reportedly showed up drunk for work at DFW Airport, assaulted a colleague, shouted incoherently, and had to be wheeled away by police in restraints after his pants fell down… Drunk American Airlines Flight...
Plus-Size Travel Influencer Jaelynn Chaney’s Downward Spiral: From Free Flights To Jail Cell
Jaelynn Chaney, a self-described “fat rights” influencer best known for demanding free extra seats for plus-size travelers, has been arrested following a disturbing series of incidents that began earlier this year in Washington State. There’s an aviation angle here,...
United CEO Scott Kirby Slams China Over Support For Russia, Calls For Fair Skies
I do love how Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, speaks his mind. During yesterday’s Q3 2025 earnings call, Kirby offered a chastising assessment of Mainland China while discussing the Trump administration’s proposed flight restrictions that would impact...
U.S. To Ban Chinese Airlines From Using Russian Airspace, A Fair But Imperfect Move
The United States is finally moving to address an uneven playing field that has favored Chinese airlines for years, but the solution isn’t without its complications and concerns over fairness. U.S. Moves To Ban Chinese Airlines From Using Russian...
Airports Refuse To Play Kristi Noem’s Partisan TSA Video Blaming Democrats For Shutdown
It’s not every day the TSA tries to make airport checkpoints political, but that’s exactly what Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem did with a new partisan video on the government shutdown, prompting several airports to refuse to play along....
Marriott In Texas Caught Charging Fake “City Fee” For Parking, Even If You Didn’t Park
Just when you think hotels couldn’t get more creative with junk fees, a Marriott Fairfield Inn in Texas decided to disguise its parking charge as a “City Fee.” Marriott Fairfield Plano Caught Labeling Parking Fee As “City Fee” A...
Kristi Noem Blames Democrats For Shutdown In New Video Playing At U.S. Airports
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has released a new video blaming Democrats for the shutdown, and it’s now playing at airports across the United States. Noem Video Blaming Democrats Plays In U.S. Airports Amid Shutdown In the video, Noem states...
Lawsuit: Vegetarian Passenger Dies After Qatar Airways Served Him Meat, Failed To Divert
A family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Qatar Airways after a vegetarian passenger died following an in-flight medical emergency. While the complaint focuses on a meal issue, the bigger question may be why the aircraft did not...
Will The Government Shutdown Kill The Essential Air Service Program?
As the federal shutdown drags on and Trump’s Department of Transportation prepares airlines to “walk away,” the fate of the Essential Air Service program is suddenly in serious jeopardy. As Washington Feuds, Small-Town Airports Face Extinction – Is The...
Duffy And Newsom Clash After Burbank Air Traffic Control Tower Left Unmanned During Shutdown
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) faced several hours without any air traffic control tower staff yesterday, a glaring symptom of the pressure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is under amid the latest government shutdown. Burbank ATC Tower Goes Dark As...
Exit Controls Quietly Expand At U.S. Airports
The United States has long avoided outbound passport control, but is quietly building a biometric exit system at airports that functions much like one. Should The U.S. Add Exit Controls? Pros, Cons, And The Quiet Biometric Shift Underway Let’s...
DHS Alleges Biden Officials Abused TSA Watchlists To Target Jan. 6 Suspects And Mask Violators
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has alleged that former Biden administration officials misused Transportation Security Administration (TSA) watchlists to target January 6 suspects and mask violators for enhanced screening and denial of boarding. DHS Alleges TSA Watchlists...
554-Pound Rapper Sues Lyft After Driver Says She Was Too Big To Get In His Car, Prevails
UPDATE: As I expected, Lyft has settled with a morbidly obese rapper in a confidential settlement agreement after one of its drivers refused to transport 500+ pound Dajua Blanding, known as Dank Demoss. Under Michigan law, weight is a...
