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Akasa Air 737 MAX suffers tail strike during Kolkata go-around

An Akasa Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 struck its tail on the runway during a go-around at Kolkata on 31 October 2026 and landed safely on the second approach.

Air Transat drops seven international destinations in 2026

Air Transat has stopped flying to seven international cities in 2026, according to Cirium data cited by Simple Flying, including Cuba, Orlando and Reykjavík.

Jersey Airport hit by drone disruption for a second night

Further drone activity near Jersey Airport on 31 October led to a diversion, delays and a cancellation, a day after three flights were diverted on Friday evening.

Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur opens with 268 suites at record rates

Hilton's Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur has opened in the Golden Triangle with 268 suites. One Mile at a Time says rates start at $479 a night, a city record.

FlyersRights sues DOT over delay cause reporting rule

Passenger group FlyersRights has petitioned a US appeals court over a DOT rule it says reduces airline duty to provide meals and hotels during delays and cancellations.

Alaska Air Group to cut about 200 management jobs over fuel costs

Alaska Air Group will lay off about 200 non-union management staff as fuel costs bite, with roles cut in Washington and Hawaii. Frontline staff are not affected.

FTC probes airline personalised pricing as solo fare gap emerges

The FTC has opened an inquiry into personalised pricing involving Delta, United and JetBlue, while a new study finds American and United charge solo travellers more.

SAA delays staff pay for a second month, denies bailout need

South African Airways has deferred pay for some staff for a second month, blaming fuel costs, while insisting it will not ask for another government bailout.

airBaltic plans to cut about 300 pilots and cabin crew in bankruptcy

Latvian carrier airBaltic expects to dismiss around 100 pilots and 200 cabin crew during Chapter 11 restructuring, says a union, while flights continue as scheduled.

United to end Tulum flights in January and add two SFO routes

United will stop flying to Tulum from Newark and Houston in early January, while adding twice-weekly San Francisco flights to Richmond and Norfolk from 28 March.