Air Travel
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U.S. may soon help airlines avoid paying consumer protection finesThe Trump administration's proposed guidance says "civil penalties should be reasonable and proportional to the violation and its impacts."U.S. NewsJan 7
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European airlines cancel hundreds of flights as snow chaos worsensAuthorities in the Netherlands told people to plan to stay at home if at all possible on Wednesday, with a fresh blizzard expected to arrive overnight.WorldJan 6
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WestJet wheelchair weight limit frustrates passengers, advocatesAdvocates say a policy by WestJet capping the weight of mobility aids like power wheelchairs at 300 pounds is unfair and potentially unlawful.CanadaNov 19, 2025
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What to know if your travel plans are impacted by the FAA’s flight cancellationsU.S. airlines cut flights as FAA eases strain on unpaid air traffic controllers during shutdown, causing delays and cancellations at major airports.U.S. NewsNov 8, 2025
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U.S. to reduce flight capacity at 40 airports this week amid shutdownU.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the move was necessary to maintain safety in the skies and at airports, adding 'high volume' markets will be targeted.U.S. NewsNov 5, 2025
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Parts of U.S. airspace may close if government shutdown drags on: officialThere have been growing flight delays and cancellations across the U.S. because of a shortage of air traffic controllers, creating safety concerns.U.S. NewsNov 4, 2025
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Air travellers from Canada to U.S. drop in September: dataNew data shows the number of passengers screened in Canadian airports was much higher for domestic and abroad destinations — but not the United States.ConsumerNov 3, 2025
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Reclining on your next WestJet flight may mean having to upgrade seatsWestJet is changing the seats on some of its flights, and most economy options won't be able to recline beyond a 'fixed' amount unless passengers pay for an upgrade.ConsumerSep 26, 2025
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Some flights in Britain were briefly grounded or diverted. What happened?The National Air Traffic Service said the glitch happened at its control center at Swanwick and required the service to limit the number of aircraft flying to ensure safety.WorldJul 30, 2025
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Air travellers in the U.S. may soon be able to bring more liquids on boardThe head of Homeland Security suggested changes could be on the way for liquid sizes air passengers bring in their carry-on luggage.U.S. NewsJul 16, 2025
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