Airlines

A former Air Canada pilot has been charged with operating more than 900 flights without the required license over 16 years.

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Japan Airlines has introduced a ban on cabin attendants consuming alcohol before return flights. The move follows a flight delay from Hiroshima caused by a crew member who exceeded the allowed alcohol limit.

Under new general manager Daniel Belaúnde, Sky Airline has carried out layoffs, frequency cuts and fare increases to prioritize profitability amid talks to join Abra Group. The moves align with the low season and aircraft leasing to Viva Aerobus. Sources report improving financial figures despite passenger declines.

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India's largest airline IndiGo has introduced new fuel surcharges of up to ₹950 per sector on domestic routes and ₹10,000 on long-haul international flights following an 8.56% rise in jet fuel prices. The government coordinated a partial and staggered increase with oil companies. The changes apply to all new bookings from April 2.

Major airlines in the Middle East, including Emirates and Etihad, have begun resuming limited flight operations from hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent airspace closures. Qatar Airways continues to suspend services due to the ongoing closure of Qatari airspace. Travelers are advised to check updates directly with airlines as the situation remains fluid.

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The Federal Aviation Administration has imposed a cap on daily flights at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to prevent delays and cancellations caused by overscheduling from American Airlines and United Airlines. The move follows a turf war between the carriers over gate access, leading to schedules exceeding the airport's runway capacity. Airlines must now reduce operations to no more than 2,800 per day.