Three Japan Airlines (JAL, JL) flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Japan were delayed after a pilot was found to have consumed alcohol before duty.
Aviation Incident/Accident
Two United Airlines (UA) flights faced separate disruptions within 24 hours at SFO, officials confirmed.
A Virgin Atlantic (VS) flight from San Francisco (SFO) to London Heathrow (LHR) declared a medical emergency during its journey on September 1, 2025.
American Airlines (AA) flight AAL48, operating from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), diverted to Nashville International Airport (BNA) due to a mechanical issue on August 31, 2025.
An American Airlines (AA) passenger says she was asked to cover up before boarding a flight on August 31, 2025, sparking debate about whether the carrier’s dress code was fairly enforced.
A 30 year old Brazilian-Italian woman files lawsuit against TAP Air Portugal (TP) after an alleged sexual assault in a Paris hotel room she shared with strangers following a flight cancellation from Paris Orly (ORY) to Lisbon (LIS).
An Air Canada (AC) flight bound for Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) returned to Denver International Airport (DEN) after a strange odor was reported inside the aircraft.
A JetBlue Airways (B6) passenger traveling from Fort Myers (RSW) to Boston (BOS) faced unexpected costs after their flight was canceled due to a mechanical issue.
A British Airways (BA) Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, operating flight BA9171 from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), returned to Tokyo after the crew reported a flight control issue shortly after departure.
Delta Flight 1708 aborted takeoff at Huntsville (HSV) due to engine smoke; FAA investigating, all passengers safe en route to Atlanta (ATL).