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United responds to passengers’ lawsuit over windowless ‘window seats’ as lawyer bashes airlines ‘word games’

United argued Monday that labeling seats as ‘window’ only indicates their position next to the aircraft wall and does not guarantee an exterior view

The Independent UK

Delta pilot calms flyers nervous about shutdown chaos with heartwarming ‘ice cream’ promise

The pilot said his daughter just learned the word “ice cream” and that he had promised to get her some upon his return

The Independent UK

Sean Duffy warns ‘substantial’ number of Americans will miss Thanksgiving with their family due to shutdown

Transportation chief says dozens of ‘sick-outs’ reported Saturday at major airports

The Independent UK

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FAA flight reductions — what travelers can do as hundreds of flights canceled

With the government shutdown ongoing, the FAA has reduced flights and affected thousands of flights heading into the holiday season. Here's what you need to know.

Tom’s Guide

Holiday Travel Chaos Looms as US Orders Thousands of Flight Cancellations

Thousands of US flights have been cancelled as severe weather and air traffic staffing shortages threaten to derail the holiday travel season, sparking frustration among passengers and warnings of global disruption.

International Business Times UK

US Flight Cancellations Mount as Trump Administration Orders Reductions Nationwide

US airlines face widespread flight cancellations as the Trump administration orders reductions amid a government shutdown.

International Business Times

Federal judge issues permanent ban on deployment of national guard troops in Portland – as it happened

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These airlines are offering free refunds, new bookings for the FAA's canceled flights

Hundreds of daily flights could get cut, with hundreds of thousands of travelers affected, per aviation analytics firm Cirium.

Axios

Delta pilot didn't recall instructions before NYC airport ground collision, NTSB report says

The captain of a Delta Air Lines regional jet involved in a collision at LaGuardia Airport last month told investigators he did not recall hearing instructions to yield to another plane

The Independent UK

The travel industry has already lost $4 billion from the government shutdown. The FAA’s flight cuts starting Friday are a new threat

One of the busiest air travel seasons of the year is imminent, yet the FAA cut 10% of flights at 40 airports starting Friday.

Fortune

The Best (and Worst) Airlines for Flight Delays and Cancellations in 2026

Which airlines should you book and which should you avoid if you want to make it to your destination on time this year?

Kiplinger

Delta CEO Ed Bastian rejected a mentor’s advice on how to run the $38 billion airline

Delta CEO Ed Bastian says he reads through thousands of customer emails while flying in coach.

Fortune

Will the look takeoff? Delta unveils new uniforms inspired by staff feedback — but fashion expert says they’re ‘gloomy’

The ensemble, called Distinctly Delta, has been produced by the American lifestyle brand Lands’ End

The Independent UK

The air travel nightmare: TSA lines stretch for hours while workers go without pay amid the government shutdown

Delays could last as long as the government is shut down, Houston airports exec says after passengers waited hours in security lines.

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The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines plane swerves to dodge helicopter in near-miss incident

The encounter took place at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

The Independent UK

‘What the heck?’: Delta flight in near-miss with Cessna plane over Boston runway

‘That was close,’ said Delta pilot following near miss

The Independent UK

Air traffic controllers now working for food as shutdown stops paychecks and airlines like United and Delta serve them meals

Federal aviation workers missed their first paycheck this week as the government shutdown steers toward the longest-ever in U.S. history.

The Independent UK

Will my US flight be cancelled during the government shutdown?

‘There could be travel disruptions, including flight delays and longer queue times,’ says the UK Foreign Office

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Fortune

Delta CEO Ed Bastian says one key to building customer loyalty is 'obsessing' over your own staff

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International Business Times UK

Veteran Delta Flight Attendant Accidentally Deploys Emergency Slide — Causing $70,000 in Damage

A Delta flight attendant mistakenly deployed an emergency slide on an A220 in Pittsburgh, causing $70,000 in damage and trapping passengers onboard.

The Guardian - US

Air traffic controllers receive $0 paychecks as government shutdown stretches

Nearly 11,000 air traffic controllers, deemed essential workers, did not receive wages for two weeks of work

The Independent UK

Delta flight attendant pops emergency slide before takeoff in $100,000 accident

The incident occurred on Delta flight 3248 from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Salt Lake City, Utah

The Mary Sue

‘First person I ever had removed’: Delta flight attendant seats passenger in exit row. She can’t believe his response when she asks this common question

Entitlement doesn’t fly—literally. A Delta flight attendant on TikTok is spilling the in-flight tea about the first passenger she ever kicked off a plane. A man, bitter about not being upgraded to first class, refused to verbally confirm he’d assist in an emergency from his exit-row seat—because “nodding was enough.”

The Independent UK

Delta launches controversial flight route as CEO believes Americans will soon have a new favorite vacation destination

The new 7,000-mile route will be flown three times a week and will stretch over 7,000 miles

Fortune

Delta CEO predicts Americans will soon be ready to travel to Riyadh as he launches first-ever direct flights from the U.S. to Saudi Arabia

Acknowledging that “Americans aren’t quite sure” about visiting, Delta CEO Ed Bastian told Fortune that the route will be popular—eventually.

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