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Passengers without compliant identification will use the agency’s Confirm ID process beginning in February.
TSA Sets $45 Fee for Non-REAL ID Travelers
Senior TSA officials said the higher fee reflects updated technology, operational, and administrative costs tied to operating the verification process.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Passengers without compliant identification will use the agency’s Confirm ID process beginning in February.
Over a dozen of the carrier’s A320-family aircraft remain grounded.
Airbus Woes Continue at JetBlue | AirlineGeeks.com
While progress has accelerated, the carrier said more than a dozen aircraft remained out of service as of Sunday afternoon.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Over a dozen of the carrier’s A320-family aircraft remain grounded.
Manufacturer cites data-corruption risk tied to intense solar radiation.
A320 Fleet Update Prompts ‘Significant Disruptions,’ Airbus Says
Airbus said it has directed operators of certain A320 jets to take immediate action after new analysis identified the potential for “intense solar radiation."
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November 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Manufacturer cites data-corruption risk tied to intense solar radiation.
Service will start next month.
JSX Plans Its First ATR Route | AirlineGeeks.com
JSX announced this week that it will start service between Santa Monica, California, and Las Vegas before the end of the year.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Service will start next month.
Mesa stockholders approved the combination in a vote last week.
Republic, Mesa Complete Merger | AirlineGeeks.com
The merger of Republic and Mesa officially closed on Tuesday, company officials said. The combined carriers will operate the world's largest Embraer fleet.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Mesa stockholders approved the combination in a vote last week.
Service will start in March 2026.
Iberia Adds New Link Between U.S. and Spain
Starting March 29, 2026, Spanish flag carrier Iberia will offer daily nonstop flights between Madrid and this Northeast city.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Service will start in March 2026.
Service will start in February 2026.
American, SkyWest Add EAS Routes | AirlineGeeks.com
American Airlines is bringing government-subsidized flights to Shenandoah Valley Airport in Virginia and Greenbrier Valley Airport in West Virginia.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Service will start in February 2026.
The airline is installing new seats, entertainment systems, and wireless internet service.
Air Canada Plans Cross-Brand Fleet Upgrade | AirlineGeeks.com
The airline announced it will reshuffle aircraft across its brands and install new seats, improved entertainment systems, and upgraded Wi-Fi.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The airline is installing new seats, entertainment systems, and wireless internet service.
The carrier confirmed upcoming service cuts in Africa and Europe, including a 20-year-old route.
United Plans Exit From Two Long-Haul Markets
The airline will withdraw from two international markets, including one operated for nearly two decades, citing routine schedule adjustments.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The carrier confirmed upcoming service cuts in Africa and Europe, including a 20-year-old route.
The deal is expected to close later this week.
Mesa Shareholders OK Republic Merger | AirlineGeeks.com
Mesa Airlines shareholders voted in favor of a planned merger with Republic Airways on Tuesday, setting the stage for the deal to close in a matter of days.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The deal is expected to close later this week.
Two new European links will debut next spring.
JetBlue Plans New Transatlantic Routes | AirlineGeeks.com
JetBlue is preparing to launch additional transatlantic service from Boston in 2026, the airline announced Tuesday, adding two brand-new destinations.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Two new European links will debut next spring.
The carrier will expand its network with 30 routes starting next year.
Allegiant Adds Four New Cities | AirlineGeeks.com
The carrier will expand its network with 30 new routes and four new cities, including Philadelphia and Trenton, starting next year.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The carrier will expand its network with 30 routes starting next year.
The carrier’s latest network shake-up will take place next year.
Delta Axes Pair of U.S. Routes | AirlineGeeks.com
The airline is preparing to cut two routes in 2026 as part of its latest network update, according to new schedule filings.
airlinegeeks.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The carrier’s latest network shake-up will take place next year.
The carrier will begin ATR operations with two leased aircraft.
JSX Takes Delivery of Its First Turboprop | AirlineGeeks.com
The aircraft will enable JSX to reach additional private terminals, fixed-base operators (FBOs), and underserved airports throughout the U.S., the carrier said.
airlinegeeks.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The carrier will begin ATR operations with two leased aircraft.
Service will start in May 2026.
LOT Polish Airlines Adds New U.S. Route | AirlineGeeks.com
Starting in May 2026, Warsaw-based LOT Polish Airlines will add a brand-new destination to its route network, becoming its sixth U.S. market.
airlinegeeks.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Service will start in May 2026.
Latest addition strengthens the carrier’s reach in New York.
JetBlue Restores Route After 15-Year Hiatus
JetBlue is adding another link from Upstate New York to Florida, with new service set to begin early next year, the carrier announced on Wednesday.
airlinegeeks.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Latest addition strengthens the carrier’s reach in New York.
The carrier will not resume these flights next summer.
Air Canada Suspends Two Long-Haul Routes | AirlineGeeks.com
The carrier is suspending two transatlantic routes next summer, citing “commercial reasons," after confirming the network changes on Tuesday.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The carrier will not resume these flights next summer.
Carrier posts $317 million loss and warns it may not remain a going concern within one year.
Spirit Flags ‘Substantial Doubt’ About Its Survival
The airline reported a $317 million quarterly loss and warned of “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue operations.
airlinegeeks.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Carrier posts $317 million loss and warns it may not remain a going concern within one year.
Misconnected brake hoses and wiring caused reduced braking on DFW landing.
Maintenance Error Led to American 737 Overrun
According to a cockpit voice recorder summary, the captain asked the first officer, “Do you got any brakes on your side?” The first officer responded, “No.”
airlinegeeks.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Misconnected brake hoses and wiring caused reduced braking on DFW landing.
Flights will be operated by SkyWest.
United Adds Texas City to Route Map | AirlineGeeks.com
United will add new service to this Texas city beginning in March 2026, operated by SkyWest as part of a local air service development partnership.
airlinegeeks.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Flights will be operated by SkyWest.
The carrier plans to move its 737 fleet to Rouge by the end of next year.
Air Canada Plans MAX Shift in 2026 | AirlineGeeks.com
As part of the fleet’s transition, Air Canada will retrofit the aircraft’s interiors. This will include removing some business class seats, executives said.
airlinegeeks.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The carrier plans to move its 737 fleet to Rouge by the end of next year.
MWAA nominee pledges modernization of Washington Dulles International Airport during Senate hearing.
Airport Appointee Vows to Retire Dulles Mobile Lounges
Airport board nominee Trent Morse vowed to retire Dulles’ 1960s-era mobile lounges, calling them “a relic of the past," during a Senate hearing.
airlinegeeks.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
MWAA nominee pledges modernization of Washington Dulles International Airport during Senate hearing.
The restrictions will go into effect Friday morning.
FAA Names All 40 Airports Subject to 10% Traffic Cut
The FAA on Thursday finalized the list of 40 U.S. airports that will see a mandatory 10% reduction in flights starting later this week.
airlinegeeks.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:33 AM
The restrictions will go into effect Friday morning.
The airline is dropping three yet-to-launch routes following Alaska’s move into the same markets.
Breeze Pulls Back on Three Planned Routes | AirlineGeeks.com
The airline has now withdrawn those routes, coinciding with Alaska Airlines’ entry into similar Pacific Northwest markets.
airlinegeeks.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The airline is dropping three yet-to-launch routes following Alaska’s move into the same markets.
New report cites uncommanded pitch-down event in cruise flight.
A320’s Sudden Descent Linked to Faulty Computer
A JetBlue A320 diverted to Tampa after an uncommanded pitch-down during cruise. An FAA report later traced the issue to a faulty flight control computer.
airlinegeeks.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
New report cites uncommanded pitch-down event in cruise flight.