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Airlines adopt software fix for Airbus A320 after plane has sudden altitude drop
An aircraft heavily used by commercial airlines around the world needs a software fix to address an issue that contributed to a sudden drop in altitude of a JetBlue plane last month, the manufacturer and European aviation safety regulators said…
US airlines face travel chaos after Airbus issues terrifying warning
Sign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories Nearly all major US airlines could face significant disruption over Thanksgiving weekend due to an Airbus recall. Airbus, one of the biggest aircraft makers…
American Airlines expecting delays amid holiday travel due to major software issue
American Airlines is expecting delays over the holidays after a major software issue grounds hundreds of planes. The carrier said Friday that a software change on a significant number of Airbus A320 jets is expected to impact about 340 planes, per…
Airbus 320 latest as software update sparks travel chaos - full list of airlines affected
A number of UK airlines have been told to carry out a software update on some Airbus 320 aircrafts, threatening to ground some jets. Passengers could face disruption over the next few days after the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)…
Ryanair axes subscription service after it costs airline €1.6m
Ryanair has axed its subscription service that allowed members to make up to 12 discounted flights each year after it cost the airline about €1.6 million. The service, called Prime, was launched in March and cost customers €79…
Firm Recalls Popular Airliner After Dangerous Midair Incident
European airline producer Airbus announced Friday that jets in its A320 family may be vulnerable to intense solar radiation, leading to recalls. The radiation could “corrupt data critical to the functioning of flight controls,”…
Costly airline losses hit Q4 renewals: WTW
A series of costly airline incidents and rising claims have turned 2025 into a challenging renewal year for aviation insurers, according to WTW's Global Aviation and Space head Adam Hemingway, Reinsurance News reported. Losses tied to Jeju…
Why has Venezuela banned six international airlines amid US tensions?
Venezuela has revoked operating permits for six international airlines after they suspended flights to the country following a United States warning of airspace risk, in the latest point of tension between the two countries. Last week, the US…
Another American airline goes bankrupt as CEO sends ominous message to travelers
AS the holiday season gets underway, yet another airline company has announced its closure. The airline has already announced its plan to cease operations immediately, sharing an ominous message from its CEO in the process. Your info will be used…
Budget airline adds new non-stop route to US international airport
A POPULAR budget airline is adding a new nonstop route ahead of a busy travel season. The airline announced it will begin service to its latest destination in 2026. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top…
21 Scoot planes affected by Airbus A320 recall, airline says fixes should be completed on Nov 29
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Nov 29, 2025, 11:42 AM SINGAPORE – Budget carrier Scoot said 21 of its Airbus A320 aircraft have been affected by a software flaw that has seen the p In response to queries…
IndiGo, Air India hit hard as A320 fleet undergoes major upgrade; Airlines issue travel advisories | Dynamite News
Updated: 29 November 2025, 9:00 AM IST New Delhi: The Airbus A320 family, one of the world's best-selling single-aisle aircraft, is undergoing a massive grounding starting this weekend. Over 350 A320 aircraft belonging to Indigo and Air India Group…
Why Do Airlines Oversell (& Overbook) Flights? Here Are The Main Causes...
I know the answer here might be obvious, but I thought it would be interesting to take a bigger picture look at the practice of airlines overselling flights, often leading to overbooking situations. Why do airlines do it, and is it ethical? It's a…
Flight disruptions likely globally as Airbus orders urgent repairs on thousands of A320 aircraft; IndiGo, Air India among impacted airlines
Flight operations all over the world are expected to see significant disruptions over the weekend after European aerospace major Airbus on Friday said that a large number of its best-selling narrow-body A320 family aircraft will require an…
Airlines warn EU261 plan is heading off-track and becoming a 'reverse Robin Hood'
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that the European Parliament's proposed overhaul of EU261 risks moving the bloc's passenger-rights rules in the wrong direction, arguing that the changes would raise costs for travellers…
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