BIG AVIATION REPORT

Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 23:09:09 MT

SIMPLE FLYING · AIRLINES

SAN DIEGO DEPARTURES CLEARED "AT THEIR OWN RISK" AFTER DRONE GROUNDS 400+ FLIGHTS...

Travel plans turned to chaos at one of California's busiest airports on Friday, after a drone and weather balloon were spotted in the airspace nearby, grounding flights for several hours .

SCOTT: Ask what this does to pairings, the MEL, and the jumpseat. Press releases are written for investors. You fly the leftover.

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