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**Airline Implements Safety Measures**

Starting December 15, Qantas will prohibit using or charging power banks on flights as safety rules tighten due to rising lithium battery incidents; passengers may carry only two marked power banks

Amid a shortage of air traffic controllers and increasing congestion in the aviation system, the FAA has begun proactive measures to maintain safety, including reducing flights at 40 airports

American Airlines is reducing its flight schedule by 4% after the FAA’s safety directive, canceling roughly 220 flights daily while urging Washington to resolve the government shutdown

On Friday: following concerning safety data, the FAA will impose 10% cuts at 40 airports and curb certain operations to lighten controller load. Affected hubs have not been named, and measures remain under review

Flight AI174 from San Francisco to New Delhi made an emergency landing in Ulaanbaatar after the crew identified a possible problem with the aircraft. All passengers are safe

FAA: Sharp surge in controller absences impacting half of local facilities. “Safety above all”: air traffic will be slowed as needed, even if it causes delays and cancellations

Lufthansa Group's Brussels Airlines is launching direct flights to Kilimanjaro from June 2026, allowing direct access to Africa's highest mountain, famous safari parks, and unique nature experiences

Officials in the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos issue safety alerts, urging residents to stay indoors and prepare for heavy rain, flooding, and power outages

'El Marigalante' tourist ship sank off the coast of Puerto Vallarta in Mexico with no passengers on board, due to a failure in the pump system; all crew members were safely rescued