United Airlines pilot Ibrahim R. Mossallam returned to flying after the airline suspended him in 2023 over social media remarks describing the October 7 Hamas attack as “resistance by a brave people.” Later reporting and a 2025 court order point to his return, but United has not publicly explained the review that preceded it. The 2026 flydubai cockpit attack has renewed attention on how airlines assess warning signs involving flight crew.
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American Airlines has opened applications for its 2027 flight attendant trainee classes and enhanced the interview process to give candidates a more realistic understanding of the role, its challenges, rewards and expectations.
American Airlines (AA) is giving its Main Cabin service a noticeable refresh this October, replacing its familiar generic snack approach with a broader selection of recognizable brands.
United Airlines (UA) has reminded its nearly 30,000 flight attendants that employees who are too sick to work should not use their non-revenue travel benefits for leisure trips while on sick leave.
Southwest Airlines (WN) is preparing its largest-ever summer schedule for 2027, with an 11-route expansion centered on Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Nashville International Airport (BNA), and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
American Airlines (AA) is approaching the final stage of a seven-month catering disruption at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with local catering expected to return across its operation by the end of October 2026.
A 71-year-old passenger died following a medical emergency aboard a United Airlines flight from Japan to the United States, forcing the Boeing 787-9 to divert to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
American Airlines (AA) passengers traveling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kahului Airport (OGG) faced a lengthy disruption on October 2 after their flight returned to Los Angeles because of a mechanical problem.
United Flight UA884 from Washington Dulles to Rome was canceled around 4:00 AM after nearly 12 hours of delays involving a cockpit fault, thunderstorms, crew duty limits, a door-seal problem, and a pushback tug incident. Passengers were rebooked on UA3028, which departed 6:55 PM Saturday, more than 25 hours after the original scheduled departure. One passenger reported receiving a $175 voucher.
A federal judge has allowed Neel Elsherif’s injury claim against American Airlines to continue after she alleged that a male passenger engaged in a sexual act beside her for about an hour on Flight 198 from New York to Milan. The court dismissed her separate claim for compensation over the move from premium economy to coach but left the central injury dispute unresolved.