American Airlines Passenger Reports Theft During Emergency
An American Airlines passenger reported missing belongings after a mid-flight medical emergency, highlighting rising concerns over cabin theft.
May 25, 20264 min
Safety
Airlines Enforce New ICAO Power Bank Safety Rules
Airlines are enforcing new ICAO rules limiting passengers to two power banks and banning inflight charging due to rising lithium battery fire risks.
May 20, 20265 min
Safety
Southwest Bans Robots Citing Lithium Battery Fire Risk
Southwest Airlines banned humanoid robots after one flew as a passenger, citing significant fire risks from large, unregulated lithium-ion batteries.
May 17, 20265 min
Safety
IndiGo 6E6313 Denies Washroom Access, Cites DGCA Rules
IndiGo denied a diabetic passenger washroom access on flight 6E6313, citing DGCA safety protocols for descent, prompting a MoCA investigation.
May 16, 20264 min
Airlines
FAA Clarifies Curling Iron Rules After Viral Video
A viral 'air curling' video has highlighted strict FAA and TSA curling iron rules, which limit butane models and in-flight use due to fire risks.
May 12, 20265 min
Safety
FAA Proposes A330neo AD for Lavatory Floor Corrosion
The FAA proposes an Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A330neo jets after reports of lavatory floor corrosion, requiring repetitive 36-month inspections.
May 7, 20265 min
Regulatory
Southwest Airlines Limits Portable Chargers Amid Rising Fire Risk
Southwest Airlines is limiting passengers to one portable charger and banning overhead storage to mitigate rising lithium battery fire risks on flights.
Apr 10, 20265 min
Safety