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Alaska Airlines captain sues Boeing for $10M, accuses maker of scapegoating crew after 737 MAX-9 door-plug blowout

The captain of Alaska Airlines flight AS1282 has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Boeing, alleging the manufacturer attempted to scapegoat him and his crew after a midair door-plug blowout on a 737 MAX-9. The suit says Boeing sought to shift responsibility for damages from the fuselage failure.

2026-01-03T20:08:09.594810-08:00

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Alaska Airlines: 540+ Flight Attendants Out Sick, Carrier Warns of Potential Cancellations

2026-01-04T13:07:01.109487-08:00

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EASA issues Conflict Zone Information Bulletin advising operators to avoid Venezuelan airspace

2026-01-04T10:38:47.052931-08:00

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SES targets thousands more commercial aircraft for in‑flight connectivity via partnership model

2026-01-04T09:48:44.452556-08:00

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Alaska Airlines: 540+ Flight Attendants Out Sick, Carrier Warns of Potential Cancellations Alaska Airlines has more than 540 flight attendants out sick amid a seasonal flu surge, leaving the carrier unable to staff its full schedule and warning of potential flight cancellations. Operations teams are triaging pairings and reallocating reserve crews to limit network ripple effects.

2026-01-04T13:07:01.109487-08:00

Alaska Airlines: 540+ Flight Attendants Out Sick, Carrier Warns of Potential Cancellations

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EASA issues Conflict Zone Information Bulletin advising operators to avoid Venezuelan airspace EASA has issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin advising operators not to operate within Venezuelan airspace and urging carriers to avoid flights through the country. The agency recommends rerouting affected services and updating operational flight plans and briefings until further guidance is issued.

2026-01-04T10:38:47.052931-08:00

EASA issues Conflict Zone Information Bulletin advising operators to avoid Venezuelan airspace

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SES targets thousands more commercial aircraft for in‑flight connectivity via partnership model After its Intelsat acquisition SES — which already provides in‑flight connectivity on more than 3,000 commercial aircraft — has identified a target market of thousands of additional tails it could reach via a partnership model, aiming to scale IFC through airline and service‑provider deals.

2026-01-04T09:48:44.452556-08:00

SES targets thousands more commercial aircraft for in‑flight connectivity via partnership model

Reuters

KLM cancels 124 flights at Amsterdam Schiphol as heavy snow and weekend disruptions pile up KLM canceled 124 flights at Amsterdam Schiphol on Monday after intense snowfall and reduced runway capacity; over the weekend the carrier had grounded about 295 flights as snow, ice and Venezuela airspace restrictions compounded operational disruption. Forecasters expect up to 5cm of fresh snow in parts of the Netherlands.

2026-01-04T05:24:04.754098-08:00

KLM cancels 124 flights at Amsterdam Schiphol as heavy snow and weekend disruptions pile up

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LATAM Airlines — Route Network, Fleet and Strategic Update Daily Operator News summarises LATAM's latest route network changes, strategic fleet developments and aircraft order activity, plus sector moves including start‑up entries, bankruptcies, mergers and partnership announcements. The update consolidates operational adjustments and commercial strategy signals affecting LATAM's regional and long‑haul footprint.

2026-01-04T05:24:02.379767-08:00

LATAM Airlines — Route Network, Fleet and Strategic Update

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2025 Airline Roundup: Layoffs, Bankruptcies, Failed Mergers and the Rise of AI Pricing Airlines in 2025 faced sweeping restructuring — mass layoffs, multiple Chapter 11 filings and a string of collapsed merger talks — even as carriers experimented with AI-driven pricing tools and drew scrutiny from Congress. This year’s turbulence reshaped network plans, labor costs and strategic M&A calculus across the industry.

2026-01-04T03:30:02.529300-08:00

2025 Airline Roundup: Layoffs, Bankruptcies, Failed Mergers and the Rise of AI Pricing

Reuters

Ryanair hub Bergamo halts flights after landing guidance system fault and low visibility, thousands stranded Bergamo Orio al Serio, Ryanair's Milan hub, halted operations Saturday evening after a fault in the airport's landing guidance system compounded by poor visibility, leaving thousands of passengers stranded overnight. Airport teams worked overnight to restore the navigational aid and resume services.

2026-01-04T02:58:41.277362-08:00

Ryanair hub Bergamo halts flights after landing guidance system fault and low visibility, thousands stranded

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Massive radio interference shuts Athens FIR; hundreds of flights cancelled and diverted A massive radio interference and telephone communication failure in the Athens Flight Information Region on January 4, 2026, knocked out nearly all ATC frequencies, briefly closing Greek airspace and forcing hundreds of cancellations, diversions and widespread delays. Hellenic authorities deployed a special aircraft to investigate while gradually restoring services.

2026-01-04T02:58:40.963137-08:00

Massive radio interference shuts Athens FIR; hundreds of flights cancelled and diverted

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Alaska Airlines captain sues Boeing for $10M, accuses maker of scapegoating crew after 737 MAX-9 door-plug blowout

Alaska Airlines: 540+ Flight Attendants Out Sick, Carrier Warns of Potential Cancellations

EASA issues Conflict Zone Information Bulletin advising operators to avoid Venezuelan airspace

SES targets thousands more commercial aircraft for in‑flight connectivity via partnership model

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