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An image showing members of the Kenya Airport Workers Union shouting slogans during a protest outside Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on September 11, 2024.

Kenya’s Airport Workers Threaten Strike: JKIA Faces Turbulence Ahead

Kenya’s airport workers have issued a 7-day strike notice, demanding the KAA board’s resignation over labor disputes and governance concerns. A walkout could disrupt flights, tourism, and cargo at JKIA, one of Africa’s busiest hubs.

Passengers queue at Heathrow as a cyber-attack disrupts check-in and boarding systems across Europe.

Cyber Attack Disrupts Flights Across Europe

A cyber-attack on Collins Aerospace’s Muse software has disrupted check-in and baggage systems at Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin, forcing airlines into manual operations. Passengers face hours-long queues, missed connections, and delays, exposing aviation’s reliance on vulnerable digital systems.

FAA vs Boeing: A $3 Million Wake-Up Call

The FAA has proposed a $3.1M fine against Boeing after a 737 MAX 9 door plug blew off mid-flight. The penalty may be small, but it signals regulators are losing patience with Boeing’s safety lapses.

Delta Soars, American Stumbles: H1 2025 Airline Showdown

Delta took the crown in H1 2025 with zero involuntary denied boardings, while American stumbled with the highest bumping numbers, cancellations, delays, and complaints.

Air India airplane taking off from a runway, with its landing gear extended and airport buildings visible in the background.

Air India’s Spring Cleaning: Out with Old 777s, In with Shiny New Jets

Air India is sending back five fuel-hungry Boeing 777-200LRs, swapping them for bigger 777-300ERs and sleeker Airbus A350s as part of its fleet glow-up.

KLM Boeing 787 Dreamliner parked at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport alongside Delta and other KLM aircraft.

Grounded at Schiphol: KLM Cancels 100+ Flights Amid Strike

KLM’s ground crew brought Schiphol to a standstill with a two-hour strike, canceling over 100 flights and stranding 27,000 passengers. Here’s why it happened—and what comes next.

Aegean Airlines Airbus A320 flying against clear blue sky, with a cartoon cat and the word "Meow!" in bold blue letters at the bottom left corner.

Aegean Airlines' Cat-astrophe; Loses Cats in Transit

Aegean Airlines faces scrutiny after two separate incidents of lost cats in just two years. From a newlywed couple’s missing kittens to a partially blind rescue cat, these cases highlight the urgent need for airlines to treat pets as family, not cargo.