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British Airways Sued After Falling Bottle Leaves Passenger With Lasting Eye Damage：British Airways is facing a lawsuit after a falling bottle struck a sleeping passenger, causing lasting eye damage. The legal action stems from an in-flight incident where the passenger sustained physical injuries while asleep on board. British Airways Sued After Falling

Taiwan Tigerair Holds Cabin Crew Recruitment Test for 30 Positions：Taiwan Tigerair held preliminary screening tests for cabin crew recruitment on August 29, 2026. The airline received nearly 3,000 applications, with approximately 1,700 candidates passing initial document screening to qualify for the preliminary test. The carrier plans to recruit 30 trainee cabin crew members, who are expected to report for duty in the fourth quarter of 2026. Taiwan Tigerair Holds Cabin Crew

Passenger Sues Delta Air Lines After 5-Hour Flight Leads to Spinal Surgery：Delta Air Lines faces a lawsuit filed by a passenger following a five-hour flight, according to a report by Simple Flying. The legal action alleges that physical conditions during the flight resulted in severe injuries requiring surgery. Passenger Sues Delta Air Lines After

Cathay Pacific Jet Intercepted by NATO Fighter Jets Due to Incorrect Radio Frequency：a Cathay Pacific flight traveling from Hong Kong to London was intercepted by Hungarian fighter jets on July 4. The interception took place after the flight experienced a loss of communication during its route. Cathay Pacific Jet Intercepted by

American Airlines Schedules Caracas Return 10 Weeks After Deadly Earthquakes：2026, American Airlines has scheduled its return to Caracas. This decision comes ten weeks after the region was impacted by deadly earthquakes. The reopening of Caracas features the establishment of temporary international gates to support the resumption of air services. American Airlines Schedules Caracas

Federal Judge Rejects Southwest Airlines Bid to End Flight Attendant Lawsuit：A federal judge has rejected Southwest Airlines' motion to dismiss a flight attendant class-action lawsuit, criticizing the carrier for missing key deadlines. The judge refused what was described as a belated legal maneuver, according to a report by Simple Flying published on August 29. Federal Judge Rejects Southwest

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Rolls-Royce Triples Boeing 787 Engine Overhaul Intervals With Blade Redesign：Simple Flying published a video report on September 9, 2026, stating that Rolls-Royce has tripled the time between overhauls for the Boeing 787's Trent 1000 engine through a single blade redesign. Rolls-Royce Triples Boeing 787

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American Airlines To Launch OneCabin Cleanliness Program From 6 Hubs：American Airlines is set to introduce a new onboard cleanliness program called OneCabin, which will initially launch from six of the carrier's operational hubs. The program represents a new onboard operational effort focused on cabin standards. American Airlines To Launch OneCabin