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Southwest Bans Humanlike and Animallike Robots From Flights

The carrier cites lithium-ion fire risk following viral flights that exposed gaps in how crews handle lifelike devices.

Crowdfunded Push to Revive Spirit Airlines Surges Past $335 Million in Pledges

FAA Tests SMART, an AI Planner to Cut Flight Delays, With Demo Set for September

China Eastern A350 Clips Jet Bridge at Shanghai Hongqiao With No Injuries

British Airways Bans Filming Cabin Crew Without Consent Under New Contract Rules

U.S. Airlines Tighten Power Bank Rules as American’s New Limits Take Effect

American Airlines Sets Two-Power-Bank Limit With In-Flight Visibility Rule

Air India Debuts First Retrofitted 787-8 With New Three-Class Cabins

T-Mobile Drops Free In-Flight Wi‑Fi on United and American

FAA Caps Summer Flights at Chicago O’Hare to 2,708 a Day

United Quietly Rolls Out Free Wi‑Fi for MileagePlus Members After T‑Mobile Perk Disappears

Chaise Longue Shows Updated Double‑Decker Airplane Seat at AIX Hamburg

American Airlines to Install Electronic Boarding Gates at DFW This Summer

Police Investigate Death of Passenger on Qantas Flight From New York to Auckland

British Airways Sued for £50,000 Over Finger Cuts From Hidden Seat Object

Magnicharters Halts Flights for Two Weeks, Triggering Government Passenger Aid

European Airports Warn EU of Jet Fuel Shortage Risk

ICE Scales Back Airport Checkpoint Support With Philadelphia Exit Expected This Week

Air India Flight to Bengaluru Returns to Mumbai After Suspected Engine Stall

Southwest Limits Passengers to One Portable Charger and Bans Overhead Storage