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UN aviation agency limits power banks to two per passenger on flights

The UN aviation agency said new rules will limit portable power banks to two per passenger, effective Friday, and restrict their use during flight. The measure applies to rechargeable battery packs and establishes a formal passenger allowance for carriage and in‑flight handling.

2026-03-27T12:30:55.671224-07:00

Cranky Flier

United media day: cabin refreshes, CRJ200 makeover and ~250 jets due over two years

2026-03-27T11:19:42.029125-07:00

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AIX: How Aircraft Cabin Innovation Is Shifting Across Asia‑Pacific — Strategic Takeaways for Airlines and Suppliers

2026-03-27T09:50:34.670486-07:00

Skift

Federal funding standoff turns Atlanta into a TSA chokepoint, producing multi‑hour lines at major U.S. hubs

2026-03-27T06:10:41.030036-07:00

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UN aviation agency limits power banks to two per passenger on flights The UN aviation agency said new rules will limit portable power banks to two per passenger, effective Friday, and restrict their use during flight. The measure applies to rechargeable battery packs and establishes a formal passenger allowance for carriage and in‑flight handling.

2026-03-27T12:30:55.671224-07:00

UN aviation agency limits power banks to two per passenger on flights

Cranky Flier

United media day: cabin refreshes, CRJ200 makeover and ~250 jets due over two years At a media day United unveiled fleet-wide product and cabin refreshes — including an unexpected makeover of the CRJ200 — and confirmed it will accept roughly 250 new aircraft over the next two years as it accelerates a broad fleet and cabin overhaul.

2026-03-27T11:19:42.029125-07:00

United media day: cabin refreshes, CRJ200 makeover and ~250 jets due over two years

Runway Girl

AIX: How Aircraft Cabin Innovation Is Shifting Across Asia‑Pacific — Strategic Takeaways for Airlines and Suppliers Aircraft Interiors Expo revealed the forces reshaping cabin design across Asia‑Pacific — evolving passenger expectations, premium‑led seat strategies, digital IFEC integration and sustainable materials — and set out clear implications for airlines and suppliers operating in one of the world’s fastest‑changing aviation markets.

2026-03-27T09:50:34.670486-07:00

AIX: How Aircraft Cabin Innovation Is Shifting Across Asia‑Pacific — Strategic Takeaways for Airlines and Suppliers

Skift

Trump AI framework would preempt state rules — eases travel chatbot rollout but leaves aviation risks unaddressed The Trump administration’s proposed AI framework would bar states from regulating AI development, removing a patchwork of rules that travel companies say will speed deployment of chatbots and agentic services. Industry observers warn the proposal does not fully tackle safety, procurement and supply‑chain risks for aviation operators.

2026-03-27T09:18:29.333071-07:00

Trump AI framework would preempt state rules — eases travel chatbot rollout but leaves aviation risks unaddressed

Skift

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Federal funding standoff turns Atlanta into a TSA chokepoint, producing multi‑hour lines at major U.S. hubs A federal funding standoff has left Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport a security‑screening chokepoint, producing multi‑hour TSA waits — three‑ to four‑hour lines reported at major hubs — and forcing airlines to manage missed flights and strained operations as officials warned delays would persist through the weekend.

2026-03-27T06:10:41.030036-07:00

Federal funding standoff turns Atlanta into a TSA chokepoint, producing multi‑hour lines at major U.S. hubs

AeroTime

Star Alliance opens ninth Star Connection Centre at LAX to streamline multi-carrier transfers Star Alliance has opened its ninth Star Connection Centre (SCC) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), designed to streamline multi-airline transfers at one of the alliance’s busiest North American hubs. The facility is expected to support more than 350,000 connecting passengers annually and simplify interline movements.

2026-03-27T03:30:16.186279-07:00

Star Alliance opens ninth Star Connection Centre at LAX to streamline multi-carrier transfers

FlightGlobal

Singapore Airlines expands Australia and China network, restores A380 Suites to Melbourne Singapore Airlines will launch daily non‑stop A350 services to Western Sydney International from 23 November, add new Mainland China flights including Hangzhou later this year, restore A380 Suites to Melbourne after a three‑year hiatus, and will scale back Changi–Taichung 787 frequencies in May 2026.

2026-03-26T21:00:02.201814-07:00

Singapore Airlines expands Australia and China network, restores A380 Suites to Melbourne

CNBC

American in talks with Starlink and Amazon for Wi‑Fi upgrade; weighing return of seatback screens American Airlines is exploring a major overhaul of onboard entertainment and connectivity, holding talks with SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon for a Wi‑Fi upgrade and weighing reintroducing seatback screens — a potential material change to its in‑flight passenger experience and retrofit plans.

2026-03-26T15:25:04.874031-07:00

American in talks with Starlink and Amazon for Wi‑Fi upgrade; weighing return of seatback screens

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UN aviation agency limits power banks to two per passenger on flights

United media day: cabin refreshes, CRJ200 makeover and ~250 jets due over two years

AIX: How Aircraft Cabin Innovation Is Shifting Across Asia‑Pacific — Strategic Takeaways for Airlines and Suppliers

Federal funding standoff turns Atlanta into a TSA chokepoint, producing multi‑hour lines at major U.S. hubs

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