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Airlines halt Puerto Vallarta flights after killing of CJNG leader sparks cartel retaliation

Air Canada, United and other carriers temporarily suspended, canceled or diverted flights to Puerto Vallarta after Mexican forces reportedly killed CJNG boss Nemesio 'El Mencho'. Cartel retaliation, blockades and armed clashes in western Mexico disrupted operations and prompted shelter‑in‑place orders at Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara and Manzanillo.

2026-02-22T11:14:03.025265-08:00

Airways Magazine

American Airlines sues JetBlue for $100M+ over collapse of Northeast Alliance

2026-02-22T09:15:20.528762-08:00

Reuters

DHS briefly suspends TSA PreCheck then reverses decision; lanes remain operational

2026-02-21T23:20:17.647008-08:00

Breitflyte

Viva Aerobus and Volaris form new Mexican airline group while keeping separate brands

2026-02-21T08:30:21.543334-08:00

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AirAsia X eyes New York after London launch, signalling a US long‑haul push AirAsia X is targeting New York following the launch of its London service, signalling a deliberate expansion into the US long‑haul market. The announcement marks a step-up in the carrier’s intercontinental ambitions as it broadens routes beyond Asia–Europe links.

2026-02-22T17:46:00.312141-08:00

AirAsia X eyes New York after London launch, signalling a US long‑haul push

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Airlines halt Puerto Vallarta flights after killing of CJNG leader sparks cartel retaliation Air Canada, United and other carriers temporarily suspended, canceled or diverted flights to Puerto Vallarta after Mexican forces reportedly killed CJNG boss Nemesio 'El Mencho'. Cartel retaliation, blockades and armed clashes in western Mexico disrupted operations and prompted shelter‑in‑place orders at Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara and Manzanillo.

2026-02-22T11:14:03.025265-08:00

Airlines halt Puerto Vallarta flights after killing of CJNG leader sparks cartel retaliation

Airways Magazine

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American Airlines sues JetBlue for $100M+ over collapse of Northeast Alliance American Airlines has filed suit in Texas seeking more than $100 million from JetBlue Airways, alleging the carrier failed to make contractual payments during the dissolution of their Northeast Alliance. A Texas judge, Jerry Bullard, denied JetBlue's motion to dismiss and allowed the claim to proceed to trial.

2026-02-22T09:15:20.528762-08:00

American Airlines sues JetBlue for $100M+ over collapse of Northeast Alliance

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DHS briefly suspends TSA PreCheck then reverses decision; lanes remain operational The Department of Homeland Security briefly announced late Saturday it would suspend TSA PreCheck, then reversed the decision hours later; the TSA says PreCheck lanes remain operational. The abrupt U-turn sparked backlash and raised security and operational concerns, with experts warning the moves could lengthen airport wait times.

2026-02-21T23:20:17.647008-08:00

DHS briefly suspends TSA PreCheck then reverses decision; lanes remain operational

Vertical Mag

Pilots urged to sharpen CFIT-prevention skills; Airbus spots H175 opportunity in Canada A short briefing outlines essential pilot skills and training practices to reduce the risk of Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT), emphasizing situational awareness, approach discipline and terrain-avoidance procedures. Separately, Airbus says there is potential demand for its H175 helicopter in Canada.

2026-02-21T16:25:46.796379-08:00

Pilots urged to sharpen CFIT-prevention skills; Airbus spots H175 opportunity in Canada

CNBC

Winter Storm Hernando forces widespread U.S. cancellations; Delta waives change fees Winter Storm Hernando, forecast to hit Sunday into Monday, has driven U.S. carriers to preemptively cancel and rebook services: Delta announced waivers and moved schedules — reporting 60+ cancellations and 500+ delays — while industry-wide disruptions topped more than 4,000 cancelled flights.

2026-02-21T09:35:37.895224-08:00

Winter Storm Hernando forces widespread U.S. cancellations; Delta waives change fees

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Viva Aerobus and Volaris form new Mexican airline group while keeping separate brands Viva Aerobus and Volaris announced the creation of a new Mexican airline group to expand low‑fare capacity and broaden access to air travel across Mexico. Both carriers will retain separate brands, operating certificates and day‑to‑day operations while coordinating at group level.

2026-02-21T08:30:21.543334-08:00

Viva Aerobus and Volaris form new Mexican airline group while keeping separate brands

Bloomberg

Duffy to brief Congress on temporary El Paso airspace shutdown Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will brief lawmakers on Capitol Hill next week about the temporary closure of airspace around El Paso, Texas, earlier this month. Duffy announced the briefing but provided no further public details about causes, timeline or operational impacts.

2026-02-20T14:04:56.660030-08:00

Duffy to brief Congress on temporary El Paso airspace shutdown

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Airlines halt Puerto Vallarta flights after killing of CJNG leader sparks cartel retaliation

American Airlines sues JetBlue for $100M+ over collapse of Northeast Alliance

DHS briefly suspends TSA PreCheck then reverses decision; lanes remain operational

Viva Aerobus and Volaris form new Mexican airline group while keeping separate brands

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