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DGCA issues show‑cause notices to IndiGo CEO and COO after mass cancellations tied to pilot‑duty rule change

India’s DGCA has issued show‑cause notices to IndiGo’s CEO and COO after mass flight cancellations and disruptions attributed to new pilot duty‑time rules and a pilot shortage. The carrier says it will operate over 70% of its schedule today and expects network stability by Dec. 10.

2025-12-06T10:33:06.345814-08:00

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India caps fares, orders refunds and opens probe after IndiGo cancels 385 flights and 1,000+ disruptions

2025-12-05T09:49:56.723643-08:00

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Korean Air and Hanjin carriers to fit SpaceX Starlink fleetwide starting late 2026

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IndiGo hit by widespread delays and 150+ cancellations after new pilot rest and duty‑time rules

2025-12-03T02:18:05.916058-08:00

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Cathay deploys retrofitted 777‑300ER with Aria Suites on San Francisco–Hong Kong route

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Emirates activates interline with Bahamasair to expand Florida–Bahamas connectivity Emirates has activated an interline partnership with Bahamasair that enables single‑ticket connections from its Florida gateways to destinations across the Bahamas. The deal, first announced as a Memorandum of Understanding in June, was formally activated on 3 December 2025 and deepens Emirates' US‑Caribbean connectivity.

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Emirates activates interline with Bahamasair to expand Florida–Bahamas connectivity

Aviation Source

TAP adds Premium Economy to long-haul; easyJet unveils two Summer 2026 routes; digital tools reshape private-jet chartering TAP Air Portugal will introduce a Premium Economy cabin on its long‑haul fleet, while easyJet announced two Summer 2026 routes — Liverpool–Naples and Southend–Munich. Separately, 2025's wave of digital tools is reshaping private‑jet chartering, affecting booking, operational workflows and market transparency.

2025-12-06T14:25:01.338622-08:00

TAP adds Premium Economy to long-haul; easyJet unveils two Summer 2026 routes; digital tools reshape private-jet chartering

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DGCA issues show‑cause notices to IndiGo CEO and COO after mass cancellations tied to pilot‑duty rule change India’s DGCA has issued show‑cause notices to IndiGo’s CEO and COO after mass flight cancellations and disruptions attributed to new pilot duty‑time rules and a pilot shortage. The carrier says it will operate over 70% of its schedule today and expects network stability by Dec. 10.

2025-12-06T10:33:06.345814-08:00

DGCA issues show‑cause notices to IndiGo CEO and COO after mass cancellations tied to pilot‑duty rule change

Skift

TSA will charge $45 for passengers without REAL ID at security from Feb. 1, 2026 From Feb. 1, 2026, the TSA will offer passengers lacking an acceptable REAL ID the option to pay a $45 on‑the‑spot fee to use its modernized Confirm.ID alternative identity‑verification system at security checkpoints. The policy formalizes a paid compliance pathway and has raised industry concerns amid soft international tourism.

2025-12-05T10:54:18.849966-08:00

TSA will charge $45 for passengers without REAL ID at security from Feb. 1, 2026

Passenger Terminal Today

TSA to charge $45 Confirm.ID fee for travelers without REAL ID, effective Feb. 1, 2026 From Feb. 1, 2026, the TSA will offer passengers who lack an acceptable REAL ID the option to pay a $45 on-the-spot fee to use its modernized Confirm.ID biometric identity-verification system at security checkpoints, formalizing a paid compliance pathway for identity confirmation.

2025-12-05T09:50:54.978158-08:00

TSA to charge $45 Confirm.ID fee for travelers without REAL ID, effective Feb. 1, 2026

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India caps fares, orders refunds and opens probe after IndiGo cancels 385 flights and 1,000+ disruptions India capped airfares and ordered automatic refunds after IndiGo canceled 385 flights in one day, part of more than 1,000 disruptions tied to new pilot duty norms. The DGCA has issued a show‑cause, convened a four‑member probe and mandated fee waivers and 48‑hour baggage delivery.

2025-12-05T09:49:56.723643-08:00

India caps fares, orders refunds and opens probe after IndiGo cancels 385 flights and 1,000+ disruptions

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Brazil suspends flight-delay litigation pending court ruling in Azul case Brazil has suspended flight-delay litigation pending a court ruling in a case involving Azul, pausing related lawsuits while judges consider the legal issues at stake. The temporary stay delays court judgments that could clarify carrier obligations and compensation standards in Brazil's aviation market.

2025-12-05T08:47:46.358594-08:00

Brazil suspends flight-delay litigation pending court ruling in Azul case

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