Trump administration begins deportation flights amid crackdown on illegal immigration
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has initiated deportation flights for individuals in the United States illegally, signaling a continuation of its tough stance on immigration enforcement. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt…
France charters evacuation flights from Haiti
PARIS (Reuters) – France is organising government-chartered flights from Haiti to help its nationals seeking to leave the Caribbean country, which has been gripped by gang violence, the French foreign ministry said…
Venezuela is prepared for US sanctions on oil, may reject migrant flights -officials
By Deisy Buitrago and Vivian Sequera CARACAS (Reuters) -Venezuela is prepared for the reimposition of U.S. sanctions on its oil and gas exports and will stop accepting repatriation flights from the U.S.…
United Airlines resumes Boeing 737 MAX 9 flights after inspections
By David Shepardson (Reuters) – United Airlines said it had resumed use of its Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets Saturday for passenger flights after U.S. regulators gave the green light following a…
Georgia prosecutor on Trump case paid for flights with DA Fani Willis, filing shows
By Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A lawyer hired to help run the Georgia election interference criminal case against Donald Trump paid for airline tickets for the district attorney overseeing the prosecution,…
Winter Storm Disrupts Power, Flights Across Midwest and Pacific Northwest
A severe winter storm swept across parts of the Midwest and Pacific Northwest on Saturday, leading to widespread power outages and significant disruptions in air travel. The National Weather Service reported blizzard…
US FAA plans closer monitoring of 737 MAX 9 when it returns to flights
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The head of the Federal Aviation Administration told Reuters on Friday that the agency plans “closer monitoring” of the 737 MAX 9 after the plane returns…
Lufthansa to resume flights to Tel Aviv, US airlines remain on hold
(Reuters) -Lufthansa will resume flights to Tel Aviv starting Jan. 8, the airline said on Friday, making it the one of the first major international carriers to announce a resumption in service…
Buffalo airport closed to international flights after explosion at US-Canada border – US FAA
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Buffalo Niagara International Airport was closed to departing and arriving international flights on Wednesday as authorities continued to investigate a vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge connecting the United…
China aviation regulator head, US ambassador seek increase of flights
BEIJING (Reuters) – The head of China’s civil aviation regulator, Song Zhiyong, met with the U.S. Ambassador in Beijing Nicholas Burns, and exchanged views on pushing for a substantial increase in flights…
EU to asses if Dutch plans to reduce flights at Schiphol is compliant
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – The European Union is assessing whether the Dutch government’s plans to reduce the number of flights at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport is in line with European regulations, the EU’s transport…
Airlines increase seat capacity on Spain flights by 15% this winter -AENA
MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish airport operator Aena said on Monday that airlines have increased seat supply by 15% for flights to and from Spain this coming winter compared with last year. Carriers…
Spirit Airlines cancels flights to perform ‘necessary’ inspection of aircraft
CHICAGO (Reuters) -Spirit Airlines on Friday said it has canceled a portion of its scheduled flights to perform a “necessary” inspection of a small section” of 25 planes. The company said the…
Nearly 1,000 U.S. citizens, family have departed Israel with government help
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Nearly 1,000 U.S. citizens and family members have departed Israel on State Department-sponsored charter flights and other transport options since Friday for Europe, a department spokesperson told…
House lawmakers urge US airlines to quickly resume flights to Israel
(Reuters) – More than 30 U.S. lawmakers on Friday urged the chief executives of American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines to resume flights to Israel “as soon as possible.” The…
New Jerseyans Trying to Get Loved Ones Out of Israel Facing Challenge as Airlines Cancel Flights
TRENTON, NJ – Thousands of New Jerseyans have family members trapped in Israel. Many are trying to arrange their loved-ones safe passage out of the country, which is now officially at war…
Israeli airlines add more flights to bring reservists home
By Joanna Plucinska and Steven Scheer LONDON/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli airlines El Al, Israir and Arkia added more flights on Tuesday to bring home reservists, according to their websites and Israel’s airports…
Australia’s Rex cuts flights, blames rivals including Qantas of ‘pillaging’ pilots
By Rishav Chatterjee (Reuters) – Australian airline Regional Express on Friday suspended more flights from Sydney and accused competitors such as Qantas Airways of “pillaging” its regional pilots, allegations which the flag…
Australia says Qatar strip-searches of women in 2020 a factor in blocking extra flights
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia said a strip-search of women at Qatar’s main airport in 2020 played a part in its decision this year to stop Qatar Airways from selling more flights to…
United Airlines Ground Stop Affecting New York Regional Flights, Newark
NEWARK, NJ – United Airlines has issued a nationwide ground stop due to a systemwide technology issue, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Planes on the ground are currently being held,…
Mexico’s move of cargo flights snarls planned Allegiant-VivaAerobus tie-up
By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s move of cargo flights from the capital’s main airport to a more distant location is likely behind the pause in a planned joint venture…
Turkmen airline suspends Moscow flights over safety concerns
ASHGABAT (Reuters) – Turkmenistan’s flagship airline has suspended flights to Moscow, it said on Wednesday, citing safety concerns after Ukrainian drone attacks on the Russian capital. “Due to the situation in the…
Southwest Airlines endorses plan to boost Washington Reagan flights
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Southwest Airlines said on Tuesday it will support legislation to add seven new round trip flights a day at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, an issue…
State Dept Neglected To Track Emissions Of Flights To Climate Summits, Watchdog Says
State Dept Neglected To Track Emissions Of Flights To Climate Summits, Watchdog Says Nick Pope on June 30, 2023 The State Department failed to record carbon emissions generated by flights carrying federal…
US, China plan to increase commercial flights between the countries- US official
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and China agreed to consider expanding commercial flights between the two countries to improve people-to-people contact, the top U.S. diplomat for East Asia,…
New York, Washington flights delayed by weather and failing equipment
(Reuters) – Thunderstorms and failing equipment at an FAA facility created significant delays for air travelers across the U.S. East Coast on Sunday evening as Washington and New York were forced to…
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