12 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today

16 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today
(This is a recurring post, updated daily with new information):

Here’s What To Know About TSA Lines This Weekend Amid Shutdown
President Donald Trump has signed an order to redirect funds to pay Transportation Security Administration personnel, but the administration said paychecks are still several days away, which could mean continued historic wait times at airports. USA Today

TSA Lines Are So Out Of Control That Travelers Are Hiring Line Sitters
Steven Dial headed to Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston to stand in security lines Friday afternoon like it was his job. Which, for the day, it was. He began waiting on behalf of travelers at 6:30 a.m., part of a growing trend as companies that normally charge hourly rates for line waiting are now fielding requests for airport security lines. Washington Post

After Trump’s Order To Pay TSA Officers, How Soon Will Airport Lines Improve?
A former TSA officer said the staffing crisis is unlikely to improve quickly, noting that workers need confidence they will be paid consistently before returning. He estimates long lines could continue for another week or two despite the temporary pay fix. LA Times

ICE Agents May Remain At Airports Even After TSA Agents Get Paid
White House border czar Tom Homan said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents deployed to airports could remain even after TSA officers are paid, depending on whether enough staff return to work. Washington Post

‘Strong Smell’ Shuts Down Flights At Major DC-Area Airports For The Second Time This Month
A reported “strong smell” at an air traffic control facility temporarily halted flights at several major Washington, D.C.-area airports, marking the second disruption tied to a similar issue in two weeks. Fox Business

Aviation Risks Are Being Ignored, Experts Say After LaGuardia Crash
Aviation experts warn that repeated reassurances about safety may be fostering complacency, arguing that recent incidents, including a deadly crash at LaGuardia, should prompt more serious attention from regulators and travelers alike. USA Today

JetBlue Releases Statement Following Reports Of Merger Talks
JetBlue declined to comment on merger rumors, emphasizing instead its ongoing JetForward strategy aimed at restoring profitability and creating long-term value for shareholders and employees. Travel Pulse

JetBlue Flight Turns Back After Bizarre Takeoff Incident
A JetBlue flight returned shortly after takeoff when it struck a coyote on the runway, with passengers initially thinking the announcement was a joke before the aircraft safely headed back to the airport. Daily Beast

Two Australian States Offer Free Public Transport As War Pushes Up Fuel Prices
Victoria and Tasmania will offer free public transportation for a limited time to offset rising fuel costs driven by conflict in the Middle East, while other states have not yet followed suit. BBC

Can Flights Get Any Worse? Travelers Deal With TSA Lines, High Ticket Prices And Anxiety
A surge in travel demand, long security lines, rising airfares and safety concerns tied to global conflict and a recent crash have created a stressful environment for travelers, with many reconsidering their plans. The New York Times

American Airlines Is Considering Bringing Back Seat-Back Screens
American Airlines is exploring partnerships to upgrade in-flight internet and entertainment and may reintroduce seatback screens as it competes with rivals that have invested heavily in onboard experience. CNBC

Bangkok Airways Hikes Ticket Prices Amid Rising Oil Costs
Bangkok Airways is increasing fares and adding fuel surcharges as oil prices surge, with domestic ticket prices expected to rise by up to 20 percent. Thaiger

British Woman Faces £21,000 Medical Bill After Falling Off Beach Pony In Thailand
A British tourist faces a massive medical bill after her insurer denied coverage for injuries sustained during a beach pony ride, classifying it as an extreme sport. People

NCLH Revamps Board With Activist Investor’s Influence
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has appointed new board members and named a new chairman following an agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management. Travel Weekly

Woman Injured In ATV Accident During Vacation
A woman suffered severe injuries after being thrown into a tree during an ATV accident while on vacation in Honduras. People

SkyWest Flight Attendant Claims Retaliation After Reporting Coworker
A SkyWest flight attendant alleges she faced retaliation, including unpaid leave and threats to her job, after reporting a coworker she believed was intoxicated on duty. MSN

=== Friday, March 27 === 

Senate Unanimously Moves To Fund Most Of DHS, Except ICE And Border Patrol, In Rare Overnight Session
The Senate unanimously moved to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and parts of Customs and Border Protection, in a rare overnight session. The agreement would fund agencies like the Transportation Security Administration and U.S. Coast Guard, though the House must still act before affected agencies can reopen. The move aims to ease long airport lines while lawmakers continue debating immigration enforcement reforms. CNN Politics

United Airlines, Flight Attendants Reach Labor Deal With Raises
United Airlines and its flight attendants’ union reached a new labor agreement after last year’s tentative deal was rejected. While full details weren’t disclosed, the agreement includes base pay increases, compensation for duty time during disruptions, and limits on overnight assignments. CNBC

United Express Pilots Declare Emergency After Passenger Battery Starts Smoking Mid-Flight
A United Express flight declared an emergency and diverted to San Antonio after a passenger’s battery began smoking mid-flight. The device was secured in a containment bag, and the plane landed safely. Battery-related incidents have been increasing in recent years, according to the FAA. People

Customers Push Back Against Southwest Plus-Size Passenger Policy
Southwest Airlines is facing backlash over its updated “Customer of Size” policy, which requires some passengers to purchase an additional seat. Critics have labeled it a “fat tax,” while the airline says the policy is intended to address safety and comfort concerns. The Independent

Summer Airfares Are 17% Higher As Iran War Drags On
Airfares are rising, with average ticket prices for the six largest U.S. airlines increasing between 2% and 12% in mid-March compared to earlier weeks, according to Consumer Edge data. Ongoing geopolitical tensions are contributing to higher travel costs heading into the summer season. Forbes

JetBlue Is Shopping Itself To Rivals. Here Are The Airlines That Might Buy It
JetBlue is reportedly exploring a potential sale and has engaged advisers to evaluate interest from rivals like United, Alaska, and Southwest. The airline has also been considering how regulators might respond to such deals. Shares jumped 12% following the news. Entrepreneur

FAA Investigating Close Call Between United Plane And Black Hawk Helicopter In California
The FAA is investigating a near-miss involving a United Airlines jet and a U.S. Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter near John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana. The jet’s collision avoidance system was triggered as it prepared to land. CNN

Hawaii Tourist Helicopter Crash Kills Three On Popular Vacation Island
A sightseeing helicopter crashed near Kalalau Beach along Kauai’s Na Pali Coast, killing three people and injuring two others. The aircraft, operated by Airborne Aviation, was carrying one pilot and four passengers at the time. The Travel

Airlines Surprise Passengers With “Flights” That Are Buses
Some airlines are offering bus connections marketed as “flights,” catching travelers off guard. One passenger reported going through TSA only to board a bus instead of a plane for part of her journey. Washington Post

LaGuardia Airport Runway Reopens After Tragic Collision Killed Two
A runway at LaGuardia Airport has reopened after a fatal collision between a plane and a fire truck killed two pilots. Officials confirmed the runway was repaired, inspected, and cleared to meet FAA safety standards. The Independent

American Airlines In Talks With Starlink And Amazon For Wi-Fi Upgrade
American Airlines is reportedly exploring partnerships with Starlink and Amazon to upgrade in-flight Wi-Fi and may reintroduce seatback screens on narrow-body aircraft as it competes with Delta and United. CNBC

Woman Dies After Rattlesnake Bite While Hiking In Southern California
A 46-year-old woman died after being bitten by a rattlesnake while hiking in Southern California. She was airlifted to a hospital but succumbed to venom toxicity days later. Another fatal bite was reported nearby involving a mountain biker. People

Elderly Man Shoved Onto Subway Tracks Dies, Suspect Charged With Murder
A suspect has been charged with murder after an elderly man pushed onto subway tracks died from his injuries. Authorities said the suspect had previously been deported multiple times before the incident. AP

White House Turns Down Elon Musk’s Offer To Pay TSA Workers During DHS Shutdown
The White House rejected an offer from Elon Musk to cover TSA worker pay during a partial government shutdown, citing potential legal complications tied to his government contracts. CBS News

Super-Long TSA Wait Times Result In Missed Flights And Airline Waivers
Lengthy TSA lines are causing travelers to miss flights, with some airlines issuing waivers. One traveler in Houston arrived two hours early but still missed her flight due to security delays. Travel Weekly

American Airlines Flight Attendant Missing In Medellín After Nightclub Layover
An American Airlines flight attendant has gone missing during a layover in Medellín, Colombia, after leaving a nightclub with two men. Authorities are investigating amid concerns of possible foul play. Aviation A2Z

=== Wednesday, March 25 === 

Delta Air Lines Suspends Specialty Services For Members Of Congress Amid Shutdown
Delta Air Lines announced Tuesday it is temporarily suspending “specialty services” to members of Congress due to resource constraints stemming from the ongoing partial government shutdown. “Due to the impact on resources from the longstanding government shutdown, Delta will temporarily suspend specialty services to members of Congress flying Delta,” the Atlanta-based carrier said in a statement. “Next to safety, Delta’s No. 1 priority is taking care of our people and customers, which has become increasingly difficult in the current environment.” (Good Morning America)

TSA Says 460 Airport Officers Quit As Standoff Poses Major Security Risks
The Homeland Security Department will tell Congress on Wednesday that a funding standoff that has forced 50,000 airport security officers to go without pay has caused delays at airports and is posing major security risks. Ha McNeill, the senior official at the Transportation Security Administration, will tell a U.S. House committee that 460 TSA officers have quit since the start of the current funding dispute after 1,110 quit during the 2025 shutdown. (Reuters)

DHS Funding Deal On Shaky Ground As Trump And Democrats Both Decline To Embrace It
After weeks of halting talks, a new proposal is materializing on Capitol Hill that aims to fund critical parts of the Department of Homeland Security as travelers across the country deal with long lines and missed flights at airports experiencing TSA officer shortages. But despite optimism from top Senate Republicans, President Trump and Senate Democrats have yet to embrace the emerging framework. (NPR)

NASA Plans Moon Base, Nuclear Spacecraft In Multibillion-Dollar Moon Program Expansion
NASA announced on Tuesday it has canceled plans to deploy a space station in lunar orbit and will instead use components from the project to build a $20 billion base on the moon’s surface, while also planning to send a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars. U.S. space agency chief Jared Isaacman, an appointee of President Donald Trump who took charge at NASA in December, announced an unprecedented array of changes to the Artemis moon program that would expand humanity’s footprint in space, as the U.S. pushes to return to the moon before China sends its astronauts there around 2030. (Reuters)

Decades Of Aircraft And Ground Vehicle Near Misses At LGA Preceded Fatal Crash
Several near-misses between aircraft and ground vehicles at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) preceded the late-night March 22 runway collision between an Air Canada Jazz CRJ 900 and a firetruck which killed both pilots and seriously injured dozens, according to a review of public safety data by The Air Current. (The Air Current)

US Issues Worldwide Travel Caution As Tensions Rise
The U.S. Department of State issued a worldwide caution advisory, urging Americans traveling abroad to exercise increased vigilance amid rising geopolitical tensions. In a security alert published March 22, the agency warned that U.S. diplomatic facilities and American interests overseas could be potential targets, particularly by groups supportive of Iran. (USA Today)

Jet Fuel Prices Double As Airlines Warn Of Shortages And Airfare Hikes
Jet fuel prices in the U.S. have more than doubled in a matter of weeks as Middle East tensions squeeze supply, fueling concerns airlines could run short of fuel. Prices jumped from about $2.17 to $4.56 per gallon by March 20, according to the Argus U.S. Jet Fuel Index. Airlines warn inventories could run dry within weeks, raising the risk of higher airfares and flight cancellations. Airlines are already adjusting. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the carrier will cut about 5% of planned flights in the near term as fuel costs surge, warning that if prices persist, jet fuel alone could add $11 billion in annual expenses. (Fox News)

What Will ICE Agents Do At Airports To Help TSA Ease Travel Woes?
Across some of the nation’s busiest airports on Monday, groups of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents surveyed what felt like never-ending security lines, some directing confused travelers while others silently supervised with their thumbs tucked into the sides of their tactical vests. (CNN)

Gov. Newsom Advises Travelers To ‘Know Their Rights’ As ICE Agents Help With Airport Security
Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging Californians to “know their rights” after President Donald Trump said ICE agents will help with airport security amid the partial government shutdown. “Californians: If you’re going to the airport, it’s crucial to know your legal rights and how to stay safe around Trump’s federal agents,” Newsom posted on X. He also shared a link to the Immigrant Defense Project website, which recommends travelers flying domestically to: (KTLA)

Trump’s ICE Airport Idea Came After A Radio Host Pitched It On Fox News
“Linda from Arizona,” a caller on a conservative talk radio show, might deserve the credit or blame for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents deploying to airports across the United States today. The caller said on “The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show” last Friday, “I think I have a solution to the TSA problem.” She said, “We need to bring in ICE agents.” (CNN Business)

Allegiant Passenger Dies Hours After Falling From Unsecured Wheelchair Pushed By Crew Member, Family Suing
The heartbroken family of a disabled passenger is suing Allegiant Air for allegedly causing him to topple from an unsecured wheelchair and die hours later by failing to follow required safety protocols. Hunter Adkins, 24 — who suffered from muscular dystrophy — had been trying to board an aircraft in Huntington Tri-State Airport in West Virginia with his dad and 9-year-old brother on March 28, 2024 when the captain ordered the staff to hurry up and get everyone onboard, claims the lawsuit viewed by the Las Vegas Review Journal. (NY Post)

Apple Confirms That Its Maps App Will Begin Showing Ads To Users “This Summer”
One benefit of most of Apple’s hardware and software is that it’s relatively privacy-focused and light on advertising, compared to something like modern Windows or the Roku operating system. But ads have still crept into various apps and services over time, and Apple confirmed today that its Maps app would begin showing ads to users in the US and Canada starting “this summer.” (Ars Technica)

Girl, 6, Was Swept Out To Sea While Playing In Shallow Water. What Happened Next Saved Her Life
Video capturing the harrowing moment shows the girl screaming in terror at a harbor in Oceanside, Calif. A 6-year-old girl was swept out to sea while playing in shallow water on a California beach. The girl’s father attempted to rescue her, but he ultimately was overcome with exhaustion and was unable to swim them to safety. The quick thinking of a heroic stranger then saved their lives. (People)

Why Rattlesnake Sightings Are Spiking Early Across Southern California
In the wake of several recent rattlesnake bites, wildlife experts are urging visitors to Southern California’s coastal areas to stay alert. A mountain biker in Costa Mesa died from a rattlesnake bite on Feb. 1, and on March 20, a teenage girl in Thousand Oaks was hospitalized after suffering a bite. Experts say rattlesnake sightings usually spike later in the summer, but with recent heat waves, reports have surged. (KTLA)

=== Monday, March 23 === 

LaGuardia Plane Crash Live Updates: 2 Dead, Dozens Injured After Plane, Fire Truck Collide on Runway
The pilot and co-pilot were killed when a passenger jet struck a Port Authority vehicle at LaGuardia Airport late last night, officials said. Forty-one people were injured in the collision and were treated in local hospitals, and 32 have been released, the Port Authority said. Some are seriously injured. The collision involved a Jazz Aviation flight operated on behalf of Air Canada. The plane was carrying 72 passengers and four crew members. NBC News

Trump Says He’s Sending ICE Agents to Airports Monday Amid DHS Funding Impasse
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he’s sending Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to U.S. airports to assist Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers amid the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. “On Monday, ICE will be going to airports to help our wonderful TSA Agents who have stayed on the job despite the fact that the Radical Left Democrats, who are only focused on protecting hard line criminals who have entered our Country illegally, are endangering the USA by holding back the money that was long ago agreed to with signed and sealed contracts, and all,” Trump said in a post on his social media platform. ABC News

A Burning Smell Forces Newark Airport Control Tower Evacuation, Briefly Halting Flights
Arrivals and departures were temporarily paused at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on Monday morning after air traffic controllers evacuated the tower due to a burning smell coming from an elevator, the Federal Aviation Administration said. It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the issue, and the agency said it was determined that no fire had occurred. The delay lasted less than an hour, and no injuries were reported. AP

2,000 People Left Without Power Because of Historic Floods in Hawaii
More than 2,000 people remained without power Sunday afternoon after Hawaii suffered its worst flooding in more than 20 years when heavy rains fell across the islands. Heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago. Raging waters lifted homes and cars, causing an expected $1 billion in damages. The storm prompted evacuation orders for 5,500 people north of Honolulu, though they were later lifted, and more than 200 people were rescued from the rising waters. No deaths have been reported as of yet, Molly Pierce, spokesperson for Oahu’s Department of Emergency Management, said Sunday afternoon. AP News

United Air Sees Risk of Surging Fuel Cost, Says Airline Is Ready
United Airlines Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby warned of $175 oil prices that would dramatically drive up jet-fuel expenses, outlining worst-case scenarios even as the aviation industry benefits from current record travel demand. The already elevated price of jet fuel is prompting the airline to cut 5 percentage points of capacity in the near term where routes are temporarily unprofitable, Kirby told staff in a memo late on Friday. At the same time, he said the carrier is strong enough to weather a crisis and won’t defer investments or furlough workers. Bloomberg

Ted Cruz Suggests Splitting ICE and CBP Funding
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a leading Senate conservative, is proposing to colleagues the idea of splitting off Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) from the rest of funding for the Department of Homeland Security to end growing chaos at airports around the country. The proposal appeared to be gaining momentum within the Senate Republican Conference on Saturday as GOP lawmakers grow increasingly pessimistic about reaching a deal with Democrats to reform federal immigration enforcement operations. The Hill

Hollywood Burbank Airport First Responders Raising Money for TSA Agents Amid Government Shutdown With ‘Fill-The-Boot’ Campaign
Firefighters and police officers stationed at Hollywood Burbank Airport asked travelers for help this week as they launched a “fill-the-boot” campaign to help TSA workers facing financial hardship. Thousands of TSA employees nationwide had been receiving partial paychecks before the most recent checks arrived with zero dollars. On Friday, travelers were generous, filling up the boots with $10 and $20 bills as they moved through the terminals. ABC7 Los Angeles

LAX Automated People Mover Spotted During Test Runs
The Automated People Mover (APM) at Los Angeles International Airport was seen undergoing test runs Friday night. Images from NewsChopper4 captured the driverless electric train in motion. LAX’s forthcoming Automated People Mover is expected to provide access to airport terminals, parking, pickup and drop-off areas, while also connecting travelers and employees to the Metro rail system. NBC Los Angeles

Travelers Rethink Trips as Fears, Delays and Costs Collide
Kara Richardson had been looking forward to mid-March. The Georgia-based travel content creator had mapped out a trip to Orange County, California, where she planned to attend the Overland Expo. However, in the days leading up to her flight, a cascade of headlines, from geopolitical tensions to airport disruptions, began to chip away at her confidence in traveling at all. USA Today

Brenda Song Slams Airline for Separating Her From 2 Kids Without ‘Warning’
Brenda Song and her family’s recent travel plans were affected by alleged airline drama. “I didn’t know when you book your first class tickets six months in [advance] for your family of six for your son’s birthday, @alaskaair can just give away your seats the morning of with no warning,” Song, 37, claimed via her Instagram Stories Saturday, March 22, alleging that the airline split up the group’s seats. US Weekly

Airline Passengers Spend 13 Hours With Dead Body on Plane After Woman Died Mid-Flight
Passengers spent more than 13 hours with a dead body after a woman died around an hour into a British Airways flight. A source alleged that, after the woman’s death, crew members “had to isolate the body, wrap it in materials, and move it to a galley at the rear of the plane.” Following the incident, a spokesperson for British Airways said, “We are supporting our crew, and all procedures were correctly followed.” People

The Rise of the ‘Backup Passport’
After Canada relaxed parts of its citizenship-by-descent rules in December 2025, many Americans began combing through their family trees to see if they could claim Canadian citizenship. For some, the news prompted a sudden thought: could a long-forgotten grandparent unlock a second passport? It’s a question increasingly being asked around the world. When Emily Hill, a novelist from Everett, Washington, heard about the recent changes to Canada’s citizenship-by-descent rules, she immediately wondered whether a family connection might make her eligible. BBC

=== Sunday, March 22 === 

TSA Officers Are Quitting As A Funding Standoff Forces Them To Staff Airports Without Pay
Eviction notices. Vehicle repossessions. Empty refrigerators and overdrawn bank accounts. Union leaders and federal officials say these are just some of the financial pressures Transportation Security Administration agents are facing during an ongoing government funding lapse — the third shutdown in less than six months that has forced the officers who screen airport passengers and luggage to keep working without pay. AP

Senate Fails To Advance DHS Funding Bill For 5th Time, With No Deal In Sight
The Senate on Friday again failed to move forward with legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security, extending the shutdown that has snarled air travel around the country. In a 47 to 37 vote, the legislation failed to reach the 60-vote threshold it needed to advance. Sixteen senators did not vote. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania voted with Republicans. CBS News

Officials Scramble To Carry Out Trump’s Directive On ICE Agents At Airports
Officials at Immigration and Customs Enforcement have been scrambling to carry out a weekend directive from President Trump to have immigration agents provide security at airports amid the partial government shutdown, multiple sources familiar with the internal deliberations told CBS News. CBS News

Iran Threatens World Tourism Sites As Revenge Threats Escalate
Iran’s top military spokesman warned Friday that “parks, recreational areas and tourist destinations” worldwide won’t be safe for Tehran’s enemies. The threat from Gen. Abolfazl Shekarchi renewed concerns that Iran may revert to using militant attacks beyond the Middle East as a pressure tactic. U.S. and Israeli leaders have said that weeks of strikes have decimated Iran’s military. Airstrikes have also killed its supreme leader, the head of its Supreme National Security Council, and a raft of other top-ranking military and political leaders. The Independent

US To Require $15,000 Bond To Visa Recipients From 12 More Countries
President Donald Trump’s administration will require citizens from 50 countries to post bonds of $15,000 to apply for U.S. entry, a State Department official said on Wednesday. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, ‌said 12 countries are being added to a list that already includes 38 other nations, largely in Africa. Reuters

Royal Caribbean Scraps Entire Summer Season Of Caribbean Cruises
Royal Caribbean has abruptly canceled an entire season of cruises aboard the Freedom of the Seas ship for summer 2027. It impacts thousands of booked guests due to sail next year on more than 20 voyages. “As part of our ongoing itinerary planning process – which sometimes requires flexibility due to scheduling, port agreements, or operational needs, Freedom of the Seas will be redeployed for our summer 2027 season,” Royal Caribbean said. Travelmole

Serial Offender Plane Passenger Receives 30-Year Ban From Airline After Trying The Same Thing Multiple Times
A plane passenger received a 30-year flying ban from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines after repeatedly attempting to board flights without authorization. KLM previously banned him for allegedly striking a staff member in 2020 and another unauthorized boarding attempt in 2025. After the airline extended his ban to the end of 2055 following his most recent offense, a spokesperson told PEOPLE they were “disappointed that the situation escalated to this point.” People

Delta Air Lines’ Boeing 717s To Allegedly Go Months Without WiFi Due To System Switch
Delta Air Lines is reportedly planning to fly its Boeing 717 fleet without functional inflight WiFi this summer pending a system upgrade. The airline’s 717s are currently equipped with older Intelsat air-to-ground hardware, but this is set to be replaced by a next-generation Hughes Fusion satellite system. Simple Flying

American Airlines Receives Clearance To Resume Nonstop Flights Between Miami And Venezuela
American Airlines has received official clearance from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to restart nonstop commercial flights between Miami, Florida, and Venezuela—a route that has been dormant since 2019. The approval marks the first time a U.S. carrier will operate scheduled passenger service to Venezuela since American suspended operations amid safety and regulatory concerns seven years ago. Parade

Remote Spanish Airport Again Becomes Parking Lot For Planes, This Time Due To Iran War
An airport in a dusty and remote corner of rural Spain has once again become a parking lot for aircraft stranded in Europe, this time due to the war with Iran, which has forced countries to close their airspace and airlines to reroute flights. Reuters

JetBlue Facing Lawsuit From Pilots’ Union Over Blue Sky Partnership With United Airlines
The pilots of JetBlue Airways have officially filed a lawsuit against the airline on the grounds that the Blue Sky partnership with United Airlines breaches their contracts, specifically regarding farming out flights to other carriers. This comes at the same time as an already pending case against the airline by American Airlines over the abandoned Northeast Alliance. Simple Flying

British Schoolgirl Stranded In Denmark After Return Flight Blocked Over UK Border Rules
A 16-year-old British schoolgirl has been left stranded in Denmark after she was not allowed to board a flight to London because of new UK border rules introduced on British dual nationals. Hanne*, from Sussex, was stopped from boarding a flight home on 8 March after a weekend seeing her British father, who is an academic on a short work stint at a university in Copenhagen. The Guardian

Delta’s Much Loved 20-Minute Baggage Guarantee Has A Major New Restriction
Delta has quietly updated its 20-minute baggage guarantee, which offers 2,500 bonus miles if your bags don’t arrive at the carousel within 20 minutes of the arrival of a domestic flight. While you previously had up to 72 hours to make a claim, that window has now been lowered to just two hours. So if you do find yourself in a situation where you qualify for the claim, make sure you submit the request within that timeframe. One Mile at a Time

Qatar Airways Announces ‘Limited’ Flights To And From Doha
Qatar Airways has announced a limited flight schedule to and from the Qatari capital, Doha, as the US-Israeli war on Iran roils air travel in the region. The airline said on Monday that it would operate a limited number of flights from Wednesday to March 28. The flights will operate to and from dozens of cities in Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North and South America, and the Asia Pacific. Al Jazeera

At Age 6, A Flight Attendant Let Her Pass Out At Snacks On A Plane. 25 Years Later, The Same Woman Pinned Her Wings (Exclusive)
Angela Luna went viral on TikTok after sharing the story of a flight attendant who made a lasting impression on her during a childhood trip. Years later, after receiving a flight attendant job offer in 2024, the St. Louis native tracked down the same crew member who had inspired her. The moment came full circle during training, when the woman pinned Luna’s wings as she officially began her own career in the air. Yahoo

How To Travel Safely If You Have Food Allergies
For the 33 million Americans managing any of the most common nine food allergies — including milk, eggs, nuts, wheat, soy, sesame, and different types of fish — traveling safely can be challenging, but it’s becoming easier. In the air, where carriers say they can’t guarantee fully nut-free flights, the recently enacted Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act will, over the next two years, add epinephrine injectors on planes and provide additional medical training for crew members. The New York Times