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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Flight attendants say American Airlines' 'best‑in‑class' winter‑storm recovery claims are false

American Airlines flight attendants say the carrier's portrayal of a 'best‑in‑class' recovery from recent winter‑storm disruptions is false, accusing management of downplaying delays, cancellations and crew shortages. The dispute directly contradicts the airline's recovery narrative and highlights operational friction during severe‑weather events.

2026-02-03T11:54:52.402033-08:00
PaxEx   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
Bloomberg Law • Quinn Wilson

Biden-Era Airline Fee Disclosure Rule Nixed by Fifth Circuit (1)

By Bloomberg Law: The Department of Transportation under the Biden administration violated federal administrative law when it imposed a rule requiring airlines to disclose additional fees upfront for items such as checked bags, the full Fifth Circuit ruled Tuesday.

2026-02-03T10:35:59.354777-08:00
ATC   NTSB   North America   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
Reuters • David Shepardson

US Senate committee to hold hearing with NTSB chair on deadly mid-air collision

By Reuters: The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee plans to hold a February 12 hearing with the head of the National Transportation Safety Board after the agency found a series of systemic failures by the Federal Aviation Administration led to a devastating mid-air collision that killed 67 people last year.

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2026-02-03T09:42:57.537011-08:00