US Airlines Must Refund Passengers for Canceled Flights
US airlines must provide refunds for canceled flights, including additional fees, regardless of the cancellation reason; however, they aren't required to compensate for delays or provide lodging and meals, unlike in Europe, although the Biden administration proposed changes before leaving office.
US Airlines Must Refund Passengers for Canceled Flights
US airlines must provide refunds for canceled flights, including additional fees, regardless of the cancellation reason; however, they aren't required to compensate for delays or provide lodging and meals, unlike in Europe, although the Biden administration proposed changes before leaving office.
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36% Bias Score
UK's 'Flight Tax' to Hike Family Holiday Costs by £300 by 2040
The UK government's new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate, requiring airlines to use a minimum of 2% green fuel by 2025 rising to 10% by 2040, is projected to increase family holiday costs by up to £302.40 by 2040, according to government impact assessments, with airlines warning of potential ...
UK's 'Flight Tax' to Hike Family Holiday Costs by £300 by 2040
The UK government's new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate, requiring airlines to use a minimum of 2% green fuel by 2025 rising to 10% by 2040, is projected to increase family holiday costs by up to £302.40 by 2040, according to government impact assessments, with airlines warning of potential ...
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60% Bias Score
JetBlue Fined $2 Million for Chronic Flight Delays
The Department of Transportation fined JetBlue Airways $2 million for chronically delayed flights on four East Coast routes between June 2022 and November 2023, citing unrealistic scheduling; half the fine will go to affected passengers.
JetBlue Fined $2 Million for Chronic Flight Delays
The Department of Transportation fined JetBlue Airways $2 million for chronically delayed flights on four East Coast routes between June 2022 and November 2023, citing unrealistic scheduling; half the fine will go to affected passengers.
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40% Bias Score
Köln Bonn Airport Passenger Numbers Exceed 10 Million in 2024
Köln Bonn Airport (CGN) served over 10 million passengers in 2024, a 3% increase from 2023 but significantly below the 12.4 million in 2019; cargo volume slightly decreased to 840,000 tons due to global economic issues.
Köln Bonn Airport Passenger Numbers Exceed 10 Million in 2024
Köln Bonn Airport (CGN) served over 10 million passengers in 2024, a 3% increase from 2023 but significantly below the 12.4 million in 2019; cargo volume slightly decreased to 840,000 tons due to global economic issues.
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12% Bias Score
Three KLM Flights Return Due to Technical Issues
KLM experienced three flight incidents over a weekend: a precautionary landing in Norway, a return to Azerbaijan due to a water leak, and a return to Amsterdam from Germany due to a technical issue; no injuries were reported.
Three KLM Flights Return Due to Technical Issues
KLM experienced three flight incidents over a weekend: a precautionary landing in Norway, a return to Azerbaijan due to a water leak, and a return to Amsterdam from Germany due to a technical issue; no injuries were reported.
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48% Bias Score
American Airlines Ground Stop: Nationwide Outage Resolved
On Christmas Eve, a "vendor technology issue" caused a nationwide ground stop for American Airlines, affecting over 3,300 domestic flights; service resumed around 8 am ET with minimal cancellations but residual delays, impacting thousands of passengers during a peak travel period.
American Airlines Ground Stop: Nationwide Outage Resolved
On Christmas Eve, a "vendor technology issue" caused a nationwide ground stop for American Airlines, affecting over 3,300 domestic flights; service resumed around 8 am ET with minimal cancellations but residual delays, impacting thousands of passengers during a peak travel period.
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20% Bias Score
Delta Employees Ensure Dying Woman Sees Mother
Hannah White's mother was critically ill, and a delayed flight to North Dakota risked preventing a final goodbye; however, Delta employees, through coordinated efforts, ensured she reached her mother before her passing, prompting a viral TikTok video highlighting their compassion.
Delta Employees Ensure Dying Woman Sees Mother
Hannah White's mother was critically ill, and a delayed flight to North Dakota risked preventing a final goodbye; however, Delta employees, through coordinated efforts, ensured she reached her mother before her passing, prompting a viral TikTok video highlighting their compassion.
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36% Bias Score
Heavy Snow Disrupts Air and Ground Travel Across UK and Germany
Heavy snowfall caused significant travel disruption across the UK and Germany on Sunday, resulting in airport runway closures (Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Birmingham, Bristol), flight cancellations (120 at Frankfurt), and train route disruptions across England, Scotland, and Wales due to snow ...
Heavy Snow Disrupts Air and Ground Travel Across UK and Germany
Heavy snowfall caused significant travel disruption across the UK and Germany on Sunday, resulting in airport runway closures (Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Birmingham, Bristol), flight cancellations (120 at Frankfurt), and train route disruptions across England, Scotland, and Wales due to snow ...
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16% Bias Score
JetBlue Fined \$2 Million for Chronic Flight Delays
The U.S. Department of Transportation fined JetBlue Airways \$2 million for chronically delayed flights on four East Coast routes between June 2022 and November 2023, impacting thousands of passengers and marking the first such penalty against an airline for this issue.
JetBlue Fined \$2 Million for Chronic Flight Delays
The U.S. Department of Transportation fined JetBlue Airways \$2 million for chronically delayed flights on four East Coast routes between June 2022 and November 2023, impacting thousands of passengers and marking the first such penalty against an airline for this issue.
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48% Bias Score
New 2025 Travel Regulations: REAL ID, ETA, ETIAS, and Passenger Protections
In 2025, REAL ID becomes mandatory for domestic U.S. flights (May 7th), U.S. and European citizens need an ETA to enter the UK (January 8th), and ETIAS pre-travel authorization will be required for U.S. citizens visiting the Schengen Area (May 2025); new air passenger protections offer refunds for d...
New 2025 Travel Regulations: REAL ID, ETA, ETIAS, and Passenger Protections
In 2025, REAL ID becomes mandatory for domestic U.S. flights (May 7th), U.S. and European citizens need an ETA to enter the UK (January 8th), and ETIAS pre-travel authorization will be required for U.S. citizens visiting the Schengen Area (May 2025); new air passenger protections offer refunds for d...
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16% Bias Score
Condor Faces Higher Costs After Lufthansa Terminates Key Agreement
Lufthansa's termination of its Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) with Condor, following a court ruling, will lead to higher prices and fewer seat options for passengers connecting to Condor's long-haul flights from Frankfurt, potentially impacting Condor's profitability and prompting it to add its own...
Condor Faces Higher Costs After Lufthansa Terminates Key Agreement
Lufthansa's termination of its Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) with Condor, following a court ruling, will lead to higher prices and fewer seat options for passengers connecting to Condor's long-haul flights from Frankfurt, potentially impacting Condor's profitability and prompting it to add its own...
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44% Bias Score
American Airlines Ground Stop Disrupts Christmas Eve Travel
A vendor technology issue caused a nationwide ground stop for all American Airlines flights on Tuesday morning, disrupting travel plans during the busy Christmas Eve travel period; the issue was resolved within an hour, and flights resumed.
American Airlines Ground Stop Disrupts Christmas Eve Travel
A vendor technology issue caused a nationwide ground stop for all American Airlines flights on Tuesday morning, disrupting travel plans during the busy Christmas Eve travel period; the issue was resolved within an hour, and flights resumed.
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16% Bias Score