Air India Leads UK Flight Delays in 2025 Punctuality Data
Air India recorded the highest average UK flight delays in 2025, while the Civil Aviation Authority reports Scandinavian Airlines as the most punctual.
Jun 22, 20264 min
Airlines
United Flight 404 Diverted; Landon Donovan Blasts Airline
United Flight 404 was delayed 11 hours after a crew timeout, sparking public criticism from passengers Landon Donovan and Ian Darke.
Jun 16, 20263 min
Airlines
EU Finalizes Major Air Passenger Rights Update for 2027
The European Union has reached a landmark agreement to standardize free cabin baggage and flight delay protections, with implementation set for 2027.
Jun 16, 20264 min
Regulatory
EU261 Passenger Rights Reform: Status Quo Maintained
EU member states have rejected proposals to weaken air passenger rights, maintaining the current three-hour delay compensation threshold for travelers.
Jun 16, 20264 min
Regulatory
Etihad Ordered to Refund Ticket in DCDRC Karnal Ruling
The DCDRC Karnal has ordered Etihad Airways to refund a ticket and pay compensation for failing to accommodate a significant flight schedule change.
Jun 14, 20264 min
Regulatory
Virgin Atlantic Faces Lawsuit After Hot Coffee Burn Incident
A passenger is suing Virgin Atlantic for severe burns caused by a lidless coffee spill during a December 2025 flight from Las Vegas to London.
Jun 8, 20263 min
Safety
Air France Charges Passenger €500 for 'Skipped' Flight
Air France incorrectly penalized a passenger €500 for missing a flight he actually took, highlighting risks of automated sequential ticketing enforcement.
May 31, 20264 min
Airlines
American Airlines Passenger Claims $20K Loss at Houston IAH
A family missed a $20,000 cruise after American Airlines delays at IAH, highlighting baggage liability limits and operational friction.
May 30, 20264 min
Airlines
United Airlines Delay Sparks Debate on Refund Mandates
A passenger's partial refund highlights the intersection of US DOT automatic refund rules and EU261 compensation for transatlantic flight delays.
May 29, 20264 min
Regulatory
Southwest Reconsiders Customer of Size Seating Policy
Southwest is reportedly reviewing its Customer of Size policy following backlash over the mandatory extra-seat requirement implemented in early 2026.
May 29, 20264 min
Airlines
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
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
Pilots Explain Flight Delays and Rising Turbulence Risk
Pilots explain a 55% rise in Clear Air Turbulence requires constant seatbelt use, while DGCA rules dictate airline compensation for flight delays.
May 13, 20265 min
Safety
Kuwait DGCA Launches Sahel App for Passenger Complaints
Kuwait's DGCA launched the Sahel app for passengers to file flight delay, baggage, and refund complaints, enforcing a new 15-day refund rule.
May 13, 20265 min
Regulatory
American Airlines Delay Policy Under New DOT Refund Rules
American Airlines passengers are now entitled to automatic cash refunds for domestic flight delays over 3 hours under new DOT regulations.
May 12, 20265 min
Regulatory
EC Warns Airlines on Retroactive Fuel Surcharges
The European Commission warned airlines against adding retroactive fuel surcharges, upholding EU passenger rights amid a severe aviation fuel supply...
May 8, 20265 min
Regulatory
Manchester Airport Ranks Worst for UK Delays Again in 2025
Manchester Airport was named the UK's worst for flight delays for the fourth straight year, with an average departure delay of 19.5 minutes in 2025.
May 5, 20265 min
Airports
UK Govt Plans Slot Rule Relief to Avert Summer Flight Cancellations
The UK government is consulting on airport slot rule relief to let airlines consolidate summer schedules, aiming to prevent last-minute cancellations.
May 3, 20265 min
Regulatory
UK Eases Airport Slot Rules to Avert Summer 2026 Flight Cancellations
The UK government is easing 'use it or lose it' airport slot rules to help airlines manage soaring jet fuel costs and prevent mass summer cancellations.
May 3, 20264 min
Regulatory
Spirit Airlines Shutdown Looms; Detroit DTW Faces Major Impact
Spirit Airlines' potential shutdown threatens major disruption at Detroit's DTW airport, raising concerns over passenger refunds, employee jobs, and...
May 2, 20265 min
Business