American Airlines Issues Zero Involuntary Denied Boarding Mandate — 'No Invols' Is Now a Requirement
AA was responsible for 60% of all involuntary denied boardings across U.S. airlines in 2025. That changes now. The zero-IDB directive took effect September 30.
Atmos Rewards Summit Card: Every Travel Protection Benefit, Explained
Trip delay reimbursement, lost baggage, evacuation coverage — here's exactly what the Atmos Rewards Summit Card covers and where its limits are.
Two American Airlines Flights. Same Callsign. Same Frequency. Flying at Each Other.
On August 13, AA2482 appeared on Phoenix ATC frequency twice simultaneously — one inbound from Chicago, one departing. The controller handled it. The systemic question remains: why can this happen?
Alaska Airlines Paid $2,230 After Denying a Family Boarding Twice
Alaska Airlines' resolution of a family's double boarding denial shows exactly what compensation looks like when an airline avoids admitting fault.
Buffer Time Between Separate-Ticket Flights: How to Think About the Risk
How much time do you need between flights booked on separate tickets? The right answer depends on five factors — and Ben Schlappig's framework cuts through the guesswork.
Cathay Pacific A350 Triggers NATO Scramble Over Hungary: What Actually Happened
On July 4, Cathay Pacific flight CX257 lost radio contact over Romania, triggering a NATO Quick Reaction Alert and Hungarian fighter jet intercept. The cause remains under investigation.
Fewer Planes, 28% Higher Fares: What the July 4 Flight Squeeze Actually Means
Domestic capacity is down 2% for the July 4 holiday window, LCC capacity is down 9%, and fares are up 28% year-over-year. The squeeze was engineered, not accidental — and it has structural implications beyond this holiday.
EU Flight Delay Compensation Is Changing — and Airlines Know It
The EU is updating EC261 to require airlines to proactively send passengers compensation claim forms within 48 hours of a qualifying delay. The industry cost estimate doubles to €15 billion annually.