Greenland is having its moment. As Greenland prepares for the opening of its new airport in Nuuk, carriers are adding service. Today, SAS announced it too would begin flying to Nuuk in 2025, adding direct competition to Greenland’s lifeline...
Delta Air Lines Employee Charged With Theft After Stolen Airline Property Appears On eBay
A Delta Air Lines employee was a bit too sloppy after listing items he stole from his employer–valued at over $106,000–on eBay. When arrested, he not only inadvertently confessed to the crime, but had left mounds of incriminating evidence...
Alaska Airlines Testing Reusable Cups In Economy Class
In a move that may be a blend of cost-cutting and environmental stewardship, Alaska Airlines is trialing the use of reusable plastic cups in economy class. Alaska Airlines Considering Reusable Plastic Cups In Economy Class In New Trial To...
Norse Atlantic Airways Adds Los Angeles – Rome Service (Cheap Introductory Fares)
Transatlantic budget carrier Norse Atlantic Airways plans new service in 2025 between Los Angeles and Rome with cheap introductory fares now on sale. Norse Atlantic Adds Los Angeles – Rome Service, Trims Other Routes Norse Atlantic Airways is the...
European Union Delays Digital Entry System, A Reprieve For Passport Stamps
If you were lamenting the end of passport stamps in the European Union Schengen Area, as I was, we have been granted a reprieve thanks to issues with “border computer systems” in at least three nations. Passport Stamps Will...
As United Airlines Announces Stock Buybacks, Sara Nelson Threatens Chaos
United Airlines announced healthy revenue and profits today, beating Wall Street estimates, but also announced it would initiate its first stock buybacks since before the pandemic, infuriating Sara Nelson and the union representing flight attendants. United Airlines Beats Wall...
Delta Shifts From Hot Meals Onboard To Panera Bread In Detroit After Listeria Outbreak
For several days, Delta Air Lines has suspended hot meals on over 200 flights out of Detroit (DTW), blaming a “food safety issue.” Aviation insider JonNYC is reporting that a listeria outbreak is to blame. Delta Air Lines Shifts...
Wow: United Airlines Adds Service To Mongolia, Greenland, Senegal, And More
United Airlines is gearing up for 2025 with its “largest international expansion in history” including eight new destinations across the globe including Mongolia and Greenland. Let’s unpack this big news. United Airlines Announces New 2025 Destinations, Routes While Tokyo...
United Airlines Adds Evacuation Flights From Florida
As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, United Airlines is trying to get as many folks out as possible and has added several extra flights out of a trio of Flordia airports today. Ahead Of Hurricane Milton, United Airlines Adds...
Delta Air Lines Expands CRJ-550 Service
Delta Air Lines is expanding its Bombardier CRJ-550 operations to a third hub as the customer-friendly aircraft debuts in Detroit. Spacious CRJ-550 Arrives at Detroit For Delta Air Lines Delta’s CRJ-500 aircraft offers a spacious configuration onboard: 10 first...
Flight Attendants At United Airlines Want Immediate 28% Raise, Then 4% Annual Raise Indefinitely
Negotiations must begin somewhere, but it seems that management and labor are growing further apart at United Airlines when it comes to a new contract for flight attendants. As Negotiations Continue, Flight Attendants At United Airlines Outline Wage Demands...
FAA Safety Audit Of United Airlines Finds “No Significant Safety Issues”
After an extended audit from the US Federal Aviation Administration, United Airlines has been cleared, with the regulatory agency failing to identify any “significant” safety issues. Nothingburger? FAA Safety Audit Concludes With Two-Sentence Verdict On United Airlines In March...
United Airlines Wants To Send You More Text Messages
United Airlines is expanding its marketing campaign via short message service (SMS) as it seeks new audiences beyond its millions of MileagePlus members. United Airlines Expanding SMS Marketing Campaign I wasn’t even aware United had launched a new marketing...
United Airlines Transitions To Canned Wines In Economy Class, Debuts Rosé, Brut
Starting next month, United Airlines is transitioning from plastic wine bottles to aluminum cans in economy class and in so doing, introducing a new lineup including rosé wine and brut sparkling wine. United Airlines Introduces Rosé + Brut Sparkling...
United Airlines Pilot Treats Stranded Passengers To Pizza After Emergency Landing
After an emergency landing and crew timeout, a United Airlines pilot turned lemons into lemonade by treating delayed passengers to a pizza pie while they waited to depart again. United Airlines Captian Treats Distressed Passengers To Pizza After Medical...
United Airlines Now Offers Digital Food + Beverage Menus
United Airlines now offers you a preview of what to expect on your flight in terms of food and drinks with flight-specific digital menus available online for every flight. Digital Menus Now Available From United Airlines – Know What...
Passengers Injured After United Airlines 757-200 Maneuvers To Avoid Collision With Another Aircraft
Two passengers were injured after a United 757-200 aircraft was forced to abruptly slow its descent to “avoid another aircraft in the vicinity.” United Airlines 757-200 Quickly Slows Descent To Avoid Aircraft Below, Injuring Two Onboard On Thursday, September...
Delta Air Lines Plans Salt Lake City – Seoul Service
Delta Air Lines is preparing to launch its first scheduled transpacific flight from its growing hub in Salt Lake City (SLC), with Seoul Incheon (ICN) as the chosen destination. Delta Air Lines Plans Salt Lake City – Seoul Flight,...
Beirut Airport Bans Pagers, Walkie-Talkies After Ingenious Israeli Attack
After a clandestine and ingenious Israeli attack targeted pagers and walkie-talkies sold to Hezbollah that were rigged with explosives and then remotely detonated, Lebanon is in a state of panic, leading public officials to immediately prohibit these electronic devices...
JetBlue Will Open Posh Airport Lounges In New York + Boston
After years of hinting and internal discussion, JetBlue officially announced today that it will open lounges in its two hub airports, New York (JFK) and Boston (BOS). Let’s take a look at the timeline and who will have access...
