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Passengers Sue Delta Over Violent Turbulence on July 30, 2025 Flight

A suit seeking damages under the Montreal Convention accuses Delta of operational choices that plaintiffs say worsened injuries

FAA Proposes $165,000 Fine Against Alaska Airlines Over Intoxicated Passengers

TSA Says Medical Marijuana May Be Carried on Flights but Leaves Rules Unclear

IndiGo Flight Left in Dark for 30 Minutes After Ground Power Fails in Vadodara

KLIA Terminal 1 Baggage Failure Prompts Government Probe After Hours-Long Delays

EasyJet Offloads 5 Passengers From Southend–Málaga Flight Over Takeoff Weight Limit

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

Regulator Fines Air Canada $426,000 Over 2025 Rebooking Failures

Avianca Ends Contract and Plans Legal Action Over Influencer’s In‑Flight Odor Prank

IndiGo Passengers Kept Onboard for 4–5 Hours on Chennai–Singapore Flight Before Delayed Departure

Ex-AirAsia CFO Says IndiGo Left Without Him Despite Delayed Status

Air India Investigates Viral Claim of Denied Pre‑Booked Meal and Passenger Harassment on Bangkok–Delhi Flight

WestJet to Restore Economy Seat Pitch on 737 MAX 8s, Removing One Row

India Seeks Route-Wise Fare Data as CCI Probes IndiGo’s December Disruptions

U.S. Transportation Department Proposes Shift Away From Aggressive Airline Fines

WestJet Pauses Wider Rollout of Fixed‑Recline, Denser Seats After Pushback

DOT Waives Final $11 Million of Southwest Penalty Over 2022 Holiday Meltdown

LAP Pushes Reopening of Lima Airport’s Runway 16L to Dec. 20, Putting 350+ Flights at Risk

Latam Pilots’ Strike in Chile Grounds 173 Flights Through Nov. 17

Italy’s Supreme Court Backs Passenger in Ryanair Lost‑Luggage Case, Orders Damages to Be Set in Verona