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The debate over alcohol limits on flights is back (as if it ever really goes away). The airline industry is as split as a mini bottle of Chardonnay; passengers, crews, and regulators all want different things. Oh, and a “poonami” — yes, that’s the word — is threatening a U.S. beach.
Fasten your seatbelts. It’s time for travel news.
Industry experts, Ryanair leadership (heh heh), and airport stakeholders are all weighing in on whether passengers should face limits at the airport bar before boarding — or whether onboard service should be cut back. The Independent has the, erm, experts’ verdict. The short version: nobody can agree, but something is probably coming.
A Delta jet took off from San Diego while a United jet had to bail and go around — close enough that car alarms started going off on the ground. Air traffic controllers handle this kind of spacing call every day, but it’s not often you see it captured this clearly.
A Delta jet taking off from San Diego and a United jet executing a go around due to spacing. Although infrequent, this is a fairly normal operation. Notice the car alarms going off when United initiates its go around. pic.twitter.com/lkGXpbtgpc
— Buzz Patterson (@BuzzPatterson) May 6, 2026
A popular YouTuber who worked as a Spirit flight attendant is publicly addressing what’s next for her career after the Spirit shutdown. It’s a personal look at what the airline collapse actually means for the people working the cabin — not just the financial press headlines.
Speaking of airline collapses — Gary Leff over at View From The Wing has a sharp piece on why airlines keep going bankrupt even when flights are packed. The short version: full planes don’t always mean profitable planes, and the math has been getting worse.
But wait. There’s more.
A “poonami” — yes, that’s the word — flowing out of Mexico is reportedly threatening to shut down a U.S. beach hub. Read the not-at-all-pleasant details.
Hantavirus is in the news, with public health officials watching closely. Here’s what to know about symptoms and risks.
Six Flags Magic Mountain is closing several popular children’s rides — a hit if you’ve been planning a Southern California family trip. See which rides are going dark.
And one more airline is reportedly shutting down in 2026 — adding to a list that’s getting uncomfortably long. See the full list of airlines closing this year.
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