Safety Incident

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Qantas has adopted stricter safety procedures: passengers may bring up to two portable chargers on board, but they may not use or charge them during the flight. The ban will also apply to Jetstar and QantasLink

IATA is requesting clarification and a solution from the government of Venezuela to ensure the continuity and safety of flights between the country and the rest of the world. The U.S. and Spain have issued warnings and suspended flights to the country

According to a report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), 2024 was one of the most challenging years in recent decades for turbulence-related injuries. It also notes that out of 123 severely injured airplane passengers in the past decade, only one was wearing a seatbelt

**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

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