Aviation Safety & Disruption: A Jet2 flight bound for London was evacuated at Tenerife South after a fellow passenger allegedly made a bomb threat, delaying departure before the aircraft later landed at Stansted. Weather & Operations: A powerful nor’easter battered the US Northeast, knocking out power for 100,000+ customers and triggering 400+ flight cancellations and 1,300+ delays, while airlines issued waivers. Major Crash Update: In DR Congo, a Let L-410 crash near Kenge killed 17 people, including two senior army generals; the operator’s certificate was suspended as investigations continue. Volcanic Disruption: Italy’s Etna forced the closure of Catania airport, suspending arrivals and restricting departures due to ash. Aviation Policy: Iraq is seeking US exemptions to resume some flights amid sanctions targeting Iranian airlines, with passengers facing long overland journeys. Airline Moves & Rankings: Delta added Detroit–Athens and Boston–Venice for summer 2027, while US-Bangla climbed to fourth in Skytrax’s 2026 regional airline ranking. Customer Service & Consumer Rights: New US DOT rules will change which disruptions qualify for compensation from Oct. 19, and American Airlines faced fresh backlash over first-class handling of a medical emergency.