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Congress considers federal aviation oversight after near collisions: Congress is taking up key aviation legislation just after close calls between planes at ...
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Airlines are getting tough on ‘personal items,’ and it could cost you: Major airlines and budget carriers have different definitions of « personal items » that ...
washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/02/07/airlines-personal-item-sizes/

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American Airlines flight blows tire while landing at Chicago O'Hare: FAA: Passengers deplaned via stairs. No injuries were reported, the FAA said.
abcnews.com/US/american-airlines-flight-blows-tire-landing-chicago-ohare/story

Boeing’s 737 MAX software issue not a safety risk, but concerns linger: Even though the FAA found a software issue on Boeing’s 737 MAX isn't a safety risk ...
seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeings-737-max-software-issue-not-a-safety-risk-but-concerns-linger/

FAA extends flight cuts at Chicago O'Hare for another year: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Friday said it will extend 10% flight cuts for another ...
reuters.com/world/us/faa-extends-flight-cuts-chicago-ohare-another-year-2026-07-10/

US warns airlines of potential hazards when flying over Venezuela: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration warned major airlines on Friday of a "potentially ...
reuters.com/world/americas/us-warns-airlines-potential-hazards-when-flying-over-venezuela-2025-11-21/

Flight cancellations enter 4th day; live updates as government shutdown deal emerges
usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2025/11/10/flight-cancellations-shutdown-deal-live-updates/87188185007/

Delta won't reimburse customers for hotels, rental cars as flights are canceled: Delta Air Lines sent some customers with upcoming travel plans emails Friday Nov ...
eu.freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2025/11/07/delta-canceled-flights-refunds-reimbursement-hotel/87147117007/

Key FactsDelta warns travelers about hotel costs after cancellations
Nov 8, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: freep.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: freep.com
- Delta canceled roughly 170 flights on Friday, November 7, and notified travelers about cancellations scheduled for November 8.
- The FAA and Transportation Department said airlines must provide full refunds, but need not cover travelers’ secondary expenses.
- Delta offers one pre-departure change without a fee or fare difference when the waiver rules apply.
- Travelers can request refunds for unused ticket portions or choose an eCredit valid for one year from the original issue date.
Expense reimbursements are not available for flights that are delayed or canceled due to adverse events or other circumstances outside of Delta’s control such as this FAA Directive, including without limitation for hotels, rental cars, meals, ground transportation and other pre-paid expenses.— Delta Air Lines email to customers affected by the FAA directive, Nov. 7
Flight cancellations accelerate at US airports: Flight cancellations are accelerating as U.S. airlines comply with a government order to cut flights because of ...
apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-reduced-flights-a082a6817d960101968a923f7dfd8ef0

Flight cuts live updates. Latest on cancellations, how to request refunds: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there will be a 10% reduction in flights at ...
eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2025/11/06/airports-flights-affected-by-shutdown-cuts-updates/87123116007/

Two United Airlines planes clip wings while preparing to depart San Francisco International Airport, according to the FAA
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Key FactsUnited planes clip wings during pushback at San Francisco airport
May 8, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- According to the FAA, Flight 863’s right wingtip struck Flight 877’s left wingtip while both aircraft pushed back.
- Flight 863 was bound for Sydney, while Flight 877 was departing for Hong Kong; both aircraft were Boeing 777s.
- United said no one was injured; passengers deplaned normally while the airline arranged rebooking.
- The collision occurred around 12:35 a.m. in an area without controller-to-crew communication; the FAA is investigating.
While United Airlines Flight 863 was pushing back from the gate at San Francisco International Airport, its right wingtip struck the left wingtip of United Airlines Flight 877,— The FAA told Fox News Digital.
‘No Smoking’ Sign on Planes Won’t Need Off Switch After FAA Rule Change: The Federal Aviation Administration did away with a rule that had required an off switch ...
nytimes.com/2024/10/22/business/no-smoking-sign-planes-faa.html

Travelers beware: Airlines, airports, FAA can’t guarantee smooth holiday weekend: As the holiday weekend approaches, there is no guarantee that many of the ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/28/travelers-beware-airlines-airports-faa-cant-guarantee-smooth-holiday-weekend/

New airline planes will be required to have secondary barriers to the cockpit to protect pilots
abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/new-airline-planes-required-secondary-barriers-cockpit-protect-100073542

SUMMER: Nashville to Cancun, Mexico for only $275 roundtrip (Apr-Sep dates): Summer flights from Nashville to Cancun, Mexico for only $275 roundtrip with United ...
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4 people hospitalized after battery fire in United plane cabin: A fire from the battery of an electrical device aboard a United Airlines flight forced a ...
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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said that normal air traffic operations were resuming after a system outage overnight forced a halt to all departing ... Show more
Airlines hope for return to normal Thursday after FAA outage snarls U.S. travel: The U.S. aviation sector was struggling to return to normal on Wednesday after a ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-faa-says-flight-personnel-alert-system-not-processing-updates-after-outage-2023-01-11/

Biden, Buttigieg face pressure to get to the bottom of FAA mishap: President Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are under intense political ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/3809468-biden-buttigieg-face-pressure-to-get-to-the-bottom-of-faa-mishap/

United Airlines to stop service at JFK airport temporarily, starting in late October
usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2022/10/01/united-airlines-jfk-airport-service-suspension/8152943001/

United Airlines Ending All JFK Flights… Again: United Airlines will be completely pulling out of JFK as of late October 2022, after only resuming flights there ...
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Paid articlePaywallUnited Airlines could soon suspend service at New York’s JFK Airport: United Airlines could soon be bidding farewell to New York's John F ...
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United Airlines threatens to drop JFK service if U.S. does not approve more flights
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/united-airlines-threatens-drop-jfk-service-if-us-does-not-approve-more-flights-2022-09-07/

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