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Belgium court fines Ryanair USD 5,300 a day.
Their crime?
• Fake urgency warnings that they can't prove
• Deceptive discount claims
• Hidden baggage fees
They have three months to overhaul their website before the fines kick in.
Their crime?
• Fake urgency warnings that they can't prove
• Deceptive discount claims
• Hidden baggage fees
They have three months to overhaul their website before the fines kick in.
February 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Belgium court fines Ryanair USD 5,300 a day.
Their crime?
• Fake urgency warnings that they can't prove
• Deceptive discount claims
• Hidden baggage fees
They have three months to overhaul their website before the fines kick in.
Their crime?
• Fake urgency warnings that they can't prove
• Deceptive discount claims
• Hidden baggage fees
They have three months to overhaul their website before the fines kick in.
Jet engines with no protective casings?
They're coming.
CFM's Open Fan design promises 20% fuel savings.
• Less drag
• Larger fan diameter
• Future hybrid-electric compatibility
Singapore will build the world’s first testbed for next-generation engine tech.
They're coming.
CFM's Open Fan design promises 20% fuel savings.
• Less drag
• Larger fan diameter
• Future hybrid-electric compatibility
Singapore will build the world’s first testbed for next-generation engine tech.
February 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Jet engines with no protective casings?
They're coming.
CFM's Open Fan design promises 20% fuel savings.
• Less drag
• Larger fan diameter
• Future hybrid-electric compatibility
Singapore will build the world’s first testbed for next-generation engine tech.
They're coming.
CFM's Open Fan design promises 20% fuel savings.
• Less drag
• Larger fan diameter
• Future hybrid-electric compatibility
Singapore will build the world’s first testbed for next-generation engine tech.
American expands aggressively in United's Chicago home.
So United trolls them with "AAdvantage, United" billboards.
It steals American's loyalty program name in a word play to claim Chicago dominance.
United has more gates, local power, and profit to outlast them.
So United trolls them with "AAdvantage, United" billboards.
It steals American's loyalty program name in a word play to claim Chicago dominance.
United has more gates, local power, and profit to outlast them.
January 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM
American expands aggressively in United's Chicago home.
So United trolls them with "AAdvantage, United" billboards.
It steals American's loyalty program name in a word play to claim Chicago dominance.
United has more gates, local power, and profit to outlast them.
So United trolls them with "AAdvantage, United" billboards.
It steals American's loyalty program name in a word play to claim Chicago dominance.
United has more gates, local power, and profit to outlast them.
British Airways Airbus 350 loses wheel mid-takeoff from Las Vegas.
Moment caught on video:
Wheel from right main landing gear falls off during gear retraction.
Plane continues to London.
Lands safely with the remaining 13 wheels.
Moment caught on video:
Wheel from right main landing gear falls off during gear retraction.
Plane continues to London.
Lands safely with the remaining 13 wheels.
January 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
British Airways Airbus 350 loses wheel mid-takeoff from Las Vegas.
Moment caught on video:
Wheel from right main landing gear falls off during gear retraction.
Plane continues to London.
Lands safely with the remaining 13 wheels.
Moment caught on video:
Wheel from right main landing gear falls off during gear retraction.
Plane continues to London.
Lands safely with the remaining 13 wheels.
Andrew Tate: "You Americans call this luxury?"
"Peasant bulls1t."
He slammed Delta's first-class cabin.
Was probably comparing their domestic premium to Emirates' private suite with a shower.
"Peasant bulls1t."
He slammed Delta's first-class cabin.
Was probably comparing their domestic premium to Emirates' private suite with a shower.
January 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Andrew Tate: "You Americans call this luxury?"
"Peasant bulls1t."
He slammed Delta's first-class cabin.
Was probably comparing their domestic premium to Emirates' private suite with a shower.
"Peasant bulls1t."
He slammed Delta's first-class cabin.
Was probably comparing their domestic premium to Emirates' private suite with a shower.
Worst air travel chaos since Covid hit the US.
The reason: A massive winter storm sweeping the country.
16,000 flights cancelled.
Newark, Reagan, LaGuardia: 80-90% of flights grounded.
Airlines offer free rebooking.
The reason: A massive winter storm sweeping the country.
16,000 flights cancelled.
Newark, Reagan, LaGuardia: 80-90% of flights grounded.
Airlines offer free rebooking.
January 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Worst air travel chaos since Covid hit the US.
The reason: A massive winter storm sweeping the country.
16,000 flights cancelled.
Newark, Reagan, LaGuardia: 80-90% of flights grounded.
Airlines offer free rebooking.
The reason: A massive winter storm sweeping the country.
16,000 flights cancelled.
Newark, Reagan, LaGuardia: 80-90% of flights grounded.
Airlines offer free rebooking.
Ryanair launched the Great Idiots Seat Sale.
"Buy one now before Elon Musk gets one!!!"
Reason for the ongoing feud:
CEO O'Leary rejected Starlink.
Says the antenna adds 2% fuel penalty and passengers won't pay for WiFi.
"Buy one now before Elon Musk gets one!!!"
Reason for the ongoing feud:
CEO O'Leary rejected Starlink.
Says the antenna adds 2% fuel penalty and passengers won't pay for WiFi.
January 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Ryanair launched the Great Idiots Seat Sale.
"Buy one now before Elon Musk gets one!!!"
Reason for the ongoing feud:
CEO O'Leary rejected Starlink.
Says the antenna adds 2% fuel penalty and passengers won't pay for WiFi.
"Buy one now before Elon Musk gets one!!!"
Reason for the ongoing feud:
CEO O'Leary rejected Starlink.
Says the antenna adds 2% fuel penalty and passengers won't pay for WiFi.
Leonardo DiCaprio's 'Catch Me If You Can' — real-life version.
A man scores hundreds of free flights over four years.
He masqueraded as a pilot & flight attendant with a fake employee ID card.
Even requested the cockpit jumpseat once.
A man scores hundreds of free flights over four years.
He masqueraded as a pilot & flight attendant with a fake employee ID card.
Even requested the cockpit jumpseat once.
January 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Leonardo DiCaprio's 'Catch Me If You Can' — real-life version.
A man scores hundreds of free flights over four years.
He masqueraded as a pilot & flight attendant with a fake employee ID card.
Even requested the cockpit jumpseat once.
A man scores hundreds of free flights over four years.
He masqueraded as a pilot & flight attendant with a fake employee ID card.
Even requested the cockpit jumpseat once.
Popular theory: Pilots shut off fuel in Air India 787 crash.
Whistleblower: Boeing under-reported electrical defects.
The crashed aircraft's history since 2014:
• circuit fire
• overheating
• damaged wiring
Similar problems across global 787 fleet.
Whistleblower: Boeing under-reported electrical defects.
The crashed aircraft's history since 2014:
• circuit fire
• overheating
• damaged wiring
Similar problems across global 787 fleet.
January 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Popular theory: Pilots shut off fuel in Air India 787 crash.
Whistleblower: Boeing under-reported electrical defects.
The crashed aircraft's history since 2014:
• circuit fire
• overheating
• damaged wiring
Similar problems across global 787 fleet.
Whistleblower: Boeing under-reported electrical defects.
The crashed aircraft's history since 2014:
• circuit fire
• overheating
• damaged wiring
Similar problems across global 787 fleet.
35 passengers scanned their boarding passes but never boarded their Jet2 flight from Manchester to Spain.
Turns out they were trapped in a stairwell!
They waited 40 minutes for a bus that never came.
The flight took off without them.
Turns out they were trapped in a stairwell!
They waited 40 minutes for a bus that never came.
The flight took off without them.
January 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM
35 passengers scanned their boarding passes but never boarded their Jet2 flight from Manchester to Spain.
Turns out they were trapped in a stairwell!
They waited 40 minutes for a bus that never came.
The flight took off without them.
Turns out they were trapped in a stairwell!
They waited 40 minutes for a bus that never came.
The flight took off without them.
FAA warns of "military activities" across Latin America for 60 days.
Why?
US threatened strikes on Mexican & Colombian cartels to stop drug trafficking.
Parts of Pacific Ocean & Gulf of California now designated "potentially hazardous".
Why?
US threatened strikes on Mexican & Colombian cartels to stop drug trafficking.
Parts of Pacific Ocean & Gulf of California now designated "potentially hazardous".
January 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
FAA warns of "military activities" across Latin America for 60 days.
Why?
US threatened strikes on Mexican & Colombian cartels to stop drug trafficking.
Parts of Pacific Ocean & Gulf of California now designated "potentially hazardous".
Why?
US threatened strikes on Mexican & Colombian cartels to stop drug trafficking.
Parts of Pacific Ocean & Gulf of California now designated "potentially hazardous".
Latest development in Canada's biggest gold heist — when $20M in bars vanished from Toronto airport cargo facility in 2023:
One suspect flew back from Dubai to surrender.
But the mastermind is still hiding in India.
The gold was melted, sold overseas, funded illegal guns.
One suspect flew back from Dubai to surrender.
But the mastermind is still hiding in India.
The gold was melted, sold overseas, funded illegal guns.
January 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Latest development in Canada's biggest gold heist — when $20M in bars vanished from Toronto airport cargo facility in 2023:
One suspect flew back from Dubai to surrender.
But the mastermind is still hiding in India.
The gold was melted, sold overseas, funded illegal guns.
One suspect flew back from Dubai to surrender.
But the mastermind is still hiding in India.
The gold was melted, sold overseas, funded illegal guns.
Philippine Airlines' safety video has it all:
Forbidden love. Dramatic conflict. Scenic beaches.
A safety demo wrapped in a soap opera.
The video was filmed across six Philippine islands.
It's so good even Charlie Puth noticed.
Forbidden love. Dramatic conflict. Scenic beaches.
A safety demo wrapped in a soap opera.
The video was filmed across six Philippine islands.
It's so good even Charlie Puth noticed.
January 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Philippine Airlines' safety video has it all:
Forbidden love. Dramatic conflict. Scenic beaches.
A safety demo wrapped in a soap opera.
The video was filmed across six Philippine islands.
It's so good even Charlie Puth noticed.
Forbidden love. Dramatic conflict. Scenic beaches.
A safety demo wrapped in a soap opera.
The video was filmed across six Philippine islands.
It's so good even Charlie Puth noticed.
The "Doomsday Plane" just landed near Washington.
What's that?
It's a flying command center that allows the President to direct forces if ground bases are destroyed.
Global tensions are high now.
But could be a standard preparedness ops.
What's that?
It's a flying command center that allows the President to direct forces if ground bases are destroyed.
Global tensions are high now.
But could be a standard preparedness ops.
January 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The "Doomsday Plane" just landed near Washington.
What's that?
It's a flying command center that allows the President to direct forces if ground bases are destroyed.
Global tensions are high now.
But could be a standard preparedness ops.
What's that?
It's a flying command center that allows the President to direct forces if ground bases are destroyed.
Global tensions are high now.
But could be a standard preparedness ops.
Alaska Airline was "Proudly All Boeing".
That ends now.
They merged with Hawaiian Airlines and inherited its Airbus jets.
Then ordered 110 more Boeings.
New tagline: "Proudly Boeing." Because technicalities matter.
That ends now.
They merged with Hawaiian Airlines and inherited its Airbus jets.
Then ordered 110 more Boeings.
New tagline: "Proudly Boeing." Because technicalities matter.
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Alaska Airline was "Proudly All Boeing".
That ends now.
They merged with Hawaiian Airlines and inherited its Airbus jets.
Then ordered 110 more Boeings.
New tagline: "Proudly Boeing." Because technicalities matter.
That ends now.
They merged with Hawaiian Airlines and inherited its Airbus jets.
Then ordered 110 more Boeings.
New tagline: "Proudly Boeing." Because technicalities matter.
Google scientist calls United's First Class meal "3D printed meat".
His exact words:
"3D-printed mystery meat."
"Cafeteria cheese cubes."
"A whole tomato I need a chainsaw to cut."
The post went viral.
United apologized publicly (obviously).
His exact words:
"3D-printed mystery meat."
"Cafeteria cheese cubes."
"A whole tomato I need a chainsaw to cut."
The post went viral.
United apologized publicly (obviously).
January 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Google scientist calls United's First Class meal "3D printed meat".
His exact words:
"3D-printed mystery meat."
"Cafeteria cheese cubes."
"A whole tomato I need a chainsaw to cut."
The post went viral.
United apologized publicly (obviously).
His exact words:
"3D-printed mystery meat."
"Cafeteria cheese cubes."
"A whole tomato I need a chainsaw to cut."
The post went viral.
United apologized publicly (obviously).
China appoints first female C919 captain.
3 quick facts:
• Yu Yue switched from Boeing 737 after months of retraining
• 300+ C919s ordered by state carriers through 2030s
• Women represent under 2% of China's pilots
3 quick facts:
• Yu Yue switched from Boeing 737 after months of retraining
• 300+ C919s ordered by state carriers through 2030s
• Women represent under 2% of China's pilots
December 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
China appoints first female C919 captain.
3 quick facts:
• Yu Yue switched from Boeing 737 after months of retraining
• 300+ C919s ordered by state carriers through 2030s
• Women represent under 2% of China's pilots
3 quick facts:
• Yu Yue switched from Boeing 737 after months of retraining
• 300+ C919s ordered by state carriers through 2030s
• Women represent under 2% of China's pilots
India approves two new airlines: Al Hind Air and FlyExpress.
Timing's interesting:
Approvals came right after IndiGo cancelled thousands of flights.
Looks like authorities are trying to introduce competition so one airline's malfunction won't ground the entire country.
Timing's interesting:
Approvals came right after IndiGo cancelled thousands of flights.
Looks like authorities are trying to introduce competition so one airline's malfunction won't ground the entire country.
December 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
India approves two new airlines: Al Hind Air and FlyExpress.
Timing's interesting:
Approvals came right after IndiGo cancelled thousands of flights.
Looks like authorities are trying to introduce competition so one airline's malfunction won't ground the entire country.
Timing's interesting:
Approvals came right after IndiGo cancelled thousands of flights.
Looks like authorities are trying to introduce competition so one airline's malfunction won't ground the entire country.
Italy fines Ryanair $300 million for stopping booking sites from mixing its flights with competitors.
• Blocked third-party platforms from scraping prices
• Restricted system access for multi-carrier bookings
CEO O'Leary calls the fine "legally baseless."
Appeals coming.
• Blocked third-party platforms from scraping prices
• Restricted system access for multi-carrier bookings
CEO O'Leary calls the fine "legally baseless."
Appeals coming.
December 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Italy fines Ryanair $300 million for stopping booking sites from mixing its flights with competitors.
• Blocked third-party platforms from scraping prices
• Restricted system access for multi-carrier bookings
CEO O'Leary calls the fine "legally baseless."
Appeals coming.
• Blocked third-party platforms from scraping prices
• Restricted system access for multi-carrier bookings
CEO O'Leary calls the fine "legally baseless."
Appeals coming.
Epstein owned aircraft worth tens of millions.
DOJ photos reveal his Boeing 727, Gulfstreams, and Sikorsky helicopters — all used to transport victims.
Operating costs: $5M+ annually for the 727 alone.
The 727's now headed for the scrapheap. FAA revoked its registration.
DOJ photos reveal his Boeing 727, Gulfstreams, and Sikorsky helicopters — all used to transport victims.
Operating costs: $5M+ annually for the 727 alone.
The 727's now headed for the scrapheap. FAA revoked its registration.
December 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Epstein owned aircraft worth tens of millions.
DOJ photos reveal his Boeing 727, Gulfstreams, and Sikorsky helicopters — all used to transport victims.
Operating costs: $5M+ annually for the 727 alone.
The 727's now headed for the scrapheap. FAA revoked its registration.
DOJ photos reveal his Boeing 727, Gulfstreams, and Sikorsky helicopters — all used to transport victims.
Operating costs: $5M+ annually for the 727 alone.
The 727's now headed for the scrapheap. FAA revoked its registration.
British Airways banned cabin crew from bringing hot water bottles onboard.
Claimed they couldn't inspect every bottle for safety.
Union fought back.
Crew rest on freezing crew seats during long-haul nights.
Need to keep warm.
Ban reversed in two days.
Claimed they couldn't inspect every bottle for safety.
Union fought back.
Crew rest on freezing crew seats during long-haul nights.
Need to keep warm.
Ban reversed in two days.
December 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
British Airways banned cabin crew from bringing hot water bottles onboard.
Claimed they couldn't inspect every bottle for safety.
Union fought back.
Crew rest on freezing crew seats during long-haul nights.
Need to keep warm.
Ban reversed in two days.
Claimed they couldn't inspect every bottle for safety.
Union fought back.
Crew rest on freezing crew seats during long-haul nights.
Need to keep warm.
Ban reversed in two days.
India launches antitrust probe into IndiGo.
What allegedly happened during the recent flight disruptions:
They cancel your confirmed booking.
Then offer you a replacement seat at triple the price.
Regulators now investigating market abuse.
What allegedly happened during the recent flight disruptions:
They cancel your confirmed booking.
Then offer you a replacement seat at triple the price.
Regulators now investigating market abuse.
December 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
India launches antitrust probe into IndiGo.
What allegedly happened during the recent flight disruptions:
They cancel your confirmed booking.
Then offer you a replacement seat at triple the price.
Regulators now investigating market abuse.
What allegedly happened during the recent flight disruptions:
They cancel your confirmed booking.
Then offer you a replacement seat at triple the price.
Regulators now investigating market abuse.
A passenger flew on KLM from Amsterdam to Aruba for free.
It was... a rat!
The rat emerged from overhead bins and scurried behind curtains.
The airline cancelled the return flight for deep cleaning.
It was... a rat!
The rat emerged from overhead bins and scurried behind curtains.
The airline cancelled the return flight for deep cleaning.
December 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
A passenger flew on KLM from Amsterdam to Aruba for free.
It was... a rat!
The rat emerged from overhead bins and scurried behind curtains.
The airline cancelled the return flight for deep cleaning.
It was... a rat!
The rat emerged from overhead bins and scurried behind curtains.
The airline cancelled the return flight for deep cleaning.
Frontier's CEO Barry Biffle exits after 11 years.
Why?
No reason given.
Jimmy Dempsey takes over.
Meanwhile, Frontier has remained loss-making each quarter since Q1.
Biffle predicted Frontier would be the "last man standing" among ULCCs.
Why?
No reason given.
Jimmy Dempsey takes over.
Meanwhile, Frontier has remained loss-making each quarter since Q1.
Biffle predicted Frontier would be the "last man standing" among ULCCs.
December 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Frontier's CEO Barry Biffle exits after 11 years.
Why?
No reason given.
Jimmy Dempsey takes over.
Meanwhile, Frontier has remained loss-making each quarter since Q1.
Biffle predicted Frontier would be the "last man standing" among ULCCs.
Why?
No reason given.
Jimmy Dempsey takes over.
Meanwhile, Frontier has remained loss-making each quarter since Q1.
Biffle predicted Frontier would be the "last man standing" among ULCCs.
Bankrupt Spirit Airlines lands $50M cash injection.
Narrowly avoided shutdown by meeting Saturday deadline for restructuring plan.
Lenders needed proof Spirit had viable path forward before releasing cash.
Another $50M depends on continued progress.
Narrowly avoided shutdown by meeting Saturday deadline for restructuring plan.
Lenders needed proof Spirit had viable path forward before releasing cash.
Another $50M depends on continued progress.
December 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Bankrupt Spirit Airlines lands $50M cash injection.
Narrowly avoided shutdown by meeting Saturday deadline for restructuring plan.
Lenders needed proof Spirit had viable path forward before releasing cash.
Another $50M depends on continued progress.
Narrowly avoided shutdown by meeting Saturday deadline for restructuring plan.
Lenders needed proof Spirit had viable path forward before releasing cash.
Another $50M depends on continued progress.