Resident pilot 121pilot, a captain for a major U.S. airline, authors a new column on Live and Let’s Fly called Ask Your Captain. His mission: demystify the flight deck and an answer any question you may have on the...
Update: What Really Happened Onboard The American Airlines Flight In Which Passengers Were Ordered To Place Hands On Head For Final Hour

An update to my story from my last week in which passengers onboard an American Airlines 777-300ER to Miami were forced to place their hands on their head and ordered not to take pictures for the final hour of...
Family Sues American Airlines For Aborted Landing

A family is suing American Airlines for more than $100,000, claiming an aborted landing in Las Vegas ruined a carefully-planned family vacation. Family Sues American Airlines For $100,000 After Aborted Landing Roger Brunton and Dawn Rippy-Brunton wanted to take...
Maldives Will Add Departure Tax In January 2022

The Maldives will introduce a new departure tax on all flights departing in January 2022, with higher fees for foreigners, business, and first class passengers. A new airport development fee will also be added for departures from Velana International...