In a tragedy that claimed the lives of 241 of the 242 aboard Air India Flight AI171, one man survived against all odds. British passenger Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, 38, is now the focus of hope and intense scrutiny, providing the...
Over 200 Killed In Air India 787 Crash In Ahmedabad
A Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner operated by Air India tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad (AMD) today, June 12, 2025, en route to London Gatwick (LGW). With 242 people aboard and the jet colliding into a building in a...
Airlines Sold Passenger Data To Border Patrol, Then Tried To Hide It
US airlines have been clandestinely selling passenger data to Customs and Border Protection (CPB) via a corporation owned by several larger carriers that process passenger data. Alarmingly, the contract for the data prevents CBP from admitting where they got...
6 Clauses That Could Derail United’s New Flight Attendant Contract
12 June 2025 UPDATE: Here’s an interesting update. The AFA-CWA reached out to clarify that many of these “questionable clauses” are not part of the deal, which is a story in and of itself. The info in my original...
Starlink Grounded: United Temporarily Disables Wi-Fi On Some Regional Jets
United Airlines has quietly disabled Starlink internet on about two dozen regional jets due to radio interference. The problem is fixable, but it marks a setback for United’s gradual rollout of free high-speed internet across its fleet. United Airlines...
2FA Now Mandatory With Air Canada Aeroplan
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is now required when searching for award space via Air Canada Aeroplan, an understandable but annoying development. Air Canada Aeroplan Now Requires 2FA Every Time You Log In I understand why two-factor authentication (2FA) has become...
Trump Executive Order Lifts Ban On Supersonic Flights Over USA
As US companies work on a next-generation of jets that exceed the speed of sound, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order lifting the ban on supersonic flights over United States land. Trump Lifts Ban On Supersonic Flights...
Major Carriers Extend Flight Cancellations To Israel: Here’s The List
Several weeks after a rocket attack penetrated air defenses and struck the outskirts of Tel Aviv’s main international airport, many carriers–including both US carriers–have resumed service to Israel, though several have extended flight cancellations, including the entire Lufthansa Group....
Trump Announces New Travel Ban Targeting 19 Nations (Full List)
US President Donald Trump has introduced new travel restrictions that include a full travel ban impacting 12 countries and a partial ban on seven more. President Trump Announces New Travel Ban Affecting 19 Countries (Full List) On June 5,...
United Airlines + Spotify: A Mile-High Streaming Upgrade With Music, Podcasts, And Audiobooks
United Airlines and Spotify are teaming up to offer hundreds of hours of content on the seatback screen of hundreds of United aircraft. Spotify Content Now Streaming On United Airlines Seatbacks United has announced a unique collaboration with Spotify...
Dreamliner To Rome: Alaska Airlines Confirms First Europe Route
Alaska Airlines will launch service from Seattle to Rome in 2026, marking its first destination in Europe. Let’s unpack the strategy behind this new route. Alaska Airlines Picks Rome As First European Destination Using 787-9 Dreamliner One of the...
United Airlines Adds Aperol Spritz, Caramel Sundaes, And New First Class Meals
United Airlines is investing more into its onboard food and beverage selection with a series of catering upgrades that will begin next month. Later this summer, we’ll even see the popular Italian cocktail Aperol Spritz onboard. United Airlines Catering...
Midair Meltdown: American Airlines Passenger Grabs Flight Attendant, Drags Her Down Aisle
Another alarming incident unfolded in the skies this week, this time aboard a delayed American flight to Chicago. A shirtless man reportedly grabbed a flight attendant and violently dragged her down the aisle in what authorities are calling an...
Details: New JetBlue – United “Blue Sky” Partnership Includes JFK Slots, Reciprocal Loyatly Perks
It’s official: United Airlines and JetBlue are teaming up in a new partnership the carriers are calling Blue Sky. Details: New JetBlue – United “Blue Sky” Partnership The partnership includes reciprocal loyalty benefits and a path to return to...
Eurowings Plans “Real” A320neo Business Class Seat On Medium-Haul Flights
In a touch of irony, the first Lufthansa Group carrier to introduce true premium seating on its narrowbody aircraft will be budget carrier Eurowings. As it prepares to launch service to the Middle East, Eurowings is introducing a “real”business...
United Airlines’ Uniforms Get A Facelift—And A Political Filter
If you step onboard a United Airlines flight today, you’ll see flight attendants and pilots in new Brooks Brothers uniforms. Ground staff also have new gear. This marks the culmination of an eight-year project to update crew uniforms and...
Suicide: Southwest Airlines Eliminates Free Checked Baggage
UPDATE: We are on the eve of the new baggage fees taking effect, and an internal memo has just revealed how much Southwest Airlines will charge for checked bags: 1st bag: $35 2nd bag: $45 Passengers who will still...
At Long Last, United Airlines Reaches Tentative Labor Deal With Flight Attendants
After five years of negotiations, United Airlines and the union representing the carrier’s 28,000 flight attendants have reached a tentative deal on a new contract. “Industry-Leading” Tentative Deal Struck Between United Airlines And Flight Attendants A tentative agreement between...
United Airlines Eliminates Instant Upgrades, Excursionist Perk, MileagePlus Upgrade Award Chart
Another day, another step back for United MileagePlus. United Airlines announced a trio of negative changes today that further erode the value of its MileagePlus loyalty program. Let’s take a look. A Trio Of United MileagePlus Devaluations United sent...
United Airlines Adjusts Check-In Window For Domestic Flights
Starting next month, United Airlines will standardize its domestic check-in cutoff for passengers traveling with or without bags in a move aimed at increasing operational efficiency. Domestic Check-In Cutoff Increased From 30 Minutes To 45 Minutes On United Airlines...
