Southwest Tightens The Belt On ‘Customer of Size’ Policy

Southwest Airlines had updated its customer of size policy, making it a bit hard for plus size travelers to claim for second seat refunds. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

A Boeing 787 returned to London this morning following technical issues after takeoff

A Japan Airlines flight to Tokyo Haneda returned to London Heathrow after dumping fuel over The English Channel. (airlive.net) More...

Could Automotive Lane-Deviation Tech Help Combat Pilot Disorientation?

A team at the University of Maryland is exploring the same technology used in automotive lane-deviation warnings in hopes it could help cut down on spatial disorientation in pilots. FAA statistics show that between 5% and 10% of all general aviation accidents involve spatial disorientation and that 90% of those accidents are fatal. As outlined in a CBS News report, the Maryland researchers are exploring whether using haptic vibration could cue pilots they are losing spatial orientation,… (avweb.com) More...

New Air Force One Set for Early 2026 Debut, Trump Says

Qatari 747-8 is on track to replace older VC-25 aircraft. (www.flyingmag.com) More...