An El Al Israel Airlines (LY) flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tel Aviv (TLV) was delayed after “Free Palestine” stickers were discovered on 140 checked suitcases. The incident affected Flight LY-6 shortly before departure on February 16.
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A Senate inquiry has sharply criticized Qantas Airways (QF) over its decision to close three regional crew bases, arguing the move contradicts the airline’s long-standing “Spirit of Australia” identity.
A business court in Texas has ruled that a lawsuit filed by American Airlines (AA) against JetBlue Airways (B6) over their collapsed Northeast Alliance can proceed, rejecting JetBlue’s motion to dismiss the case.
Emirates’ A380 retrofit: slashing 615 seats to 569, adding premium economy, expanding business class to match rising demand for air travel.
A 29-year-old passenger allegedly assaulted a Delta Air Lines (DL) flight attendant and later bit a police officer during a confrontation at Memphis International Airport (MEM) on February 17.
A passenger on Etihad Airways flight EY5 from Abu Dhabi to Washington Dulles faces up to 20 years in prison after allegedly kicking and shoving flight attendants during a mid-flight disturbance, triggering federal charges under US law.
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has temporarily stalled a $4.5 million class action settlement involving 3,500 WestJet female flight attendants, citing concerns over review timelines and accountability measures tied to the airline’s anti-harassment policies.
Lufthansa (LH) will retire its historic flight number LH1 from the summer 2026 schedule, ending a decades-long tradition linked to its earliest daily service.
A passenger travelling with Ryanair (FR) at Dublin Airport (DUB) was convicted after bullying boarding staff and assaulting an airport police officer at the aircraft steps on 20 August last.
Qatar Airways (QR) operates from Hamad International Airport (DOH) and is repositioning its fleet strategy under new Chief Executive Hamad Al-Khater, 40.