A mysterious fire broke out in the SkyTeam lounge at Istanbul Airport, causing extreme damage inside and outside the lounge. The lounge will be closed for an indefinite period. Fires Shutters SkyTeam Lounge In Istanbul Video shows flames pouring...
Delta Air Lines Gives Proactive Pay Raises To Non-Union Employees
Delta Air Lines has raised wages for its non-union employees for the third time since 2022, this year proactively awarding employees with a 5% raise across pay scales just months after a generous profit-sharing payout. Employees At Delta Air...
United Airlines Restores Multi-Course Service In Polaris Business Class
It’s official. After numerous trials, United Airlines is finally bringing back multi-course meal service in Polaris Business Class, a move that will more closely align its service flow with that of Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. Three-Course Service...
United Airlines Sends Subtle Warning To Boeing, Pratt & Whitney After Surprisingly Resilient Quarter
United Airlines just reported a Q1 loss in 2024, but still posted surprisingly resilient numbers considering both the Boeing and maintenance dramas that have hit the airline hard. While United trying to break its dependence on Boeing is not...
United Airlines Evacuates Crews From Tel Aviv
With the security situation in Israel unclear, United Airlines and Air Canada have suspended service and evacuated crews from Tel Aviv. After Iran Attack, United Airlines, Air Canada Evacuated Crews From Tel Aviv Last month, United Airlines resumed nonstop...
Lufthansa Suspends Iran Flights Over Missile Fears
Initial reports suggesting all airspace over Tehran was closed for military drills were incorrect, but Lufthansa has extended its flight suspension to Tehran even as Arab allies warn Iran not to attack Israel. Lufthansa Flights To Iran Remain Suspended...
Delta Air Lines’ New Boarding System: Lipstick On A Pig
Delta Air Lines is changing the way it boards flights…kind of. The minor tinkering to the boarding process is mostly lipstick on a pig but sparks a debate that will certainly divide flyers. New New Boarding System On Delta...
Spirit Airlines Delays A320neo Deliveries, Plans Pilot Furlough
In a move it hopes will help end its streak of quarterly losses, Spirit Airlines has reached a deal with Airbus to delay future A320neo aircraft deliveries. Spirit will also furlough hundreds of pilots in a bid to cut...
United Airlines Restricting Award Space To Partners
In what appears to be a change to longstanding policy, United Airlines is no longer making all of its “saver level” award space available to members of partner frequent flyer programs. If this is indeed a new trend, it...
Alaska Airlines Receives $160 Million In Compensation From Boeing For 737 MAX 9
Alaska Airlines has already received $160 million in compensation from Boeing for the occurrence and fallout from a mid-flight exit door blowout on a 737 MAX 9 jet. Boeing Pays Alaska Airlines $160 Million In Initial Compensation On January...
Rampant Thievery On Air Force One…By White House Press Corps
When I worked at the White House I always dreamed of a ride on Air Force One but the closest I ever got was several hundred yards away…who knows what kind of glasses or dishes or blankets I might...
United CEO Scott Kirby Tells Employees: Don’t Be Defensive, But Focus On Safety
We’re seeing a concerted effort across every department at United Airlines to renew and refresh a focus on safety, an effort spearheaded by CEO Scott Kirby as negative headlines concerning maintenance on United Airlines continue to make headlines around...
United Airlines 787-10 Diverts After “Roller Coaster” Turbulence Injures Several Onboard
A United Airlines 787-10 bound for Newark was forced to divert after encountering severe “roller coaster” turbulence during final approach. United Airlines 787-10 Diverts After Strong Winds, “Roller Coaster” Turbulence Over Newark Scuttle Landing Heavy winds and turbulence that...
United Airlines Makes Wheelchair Travel Easier
United Airlines has launched a new digital tool on its app and website that makes it easier for passengers who use a wheelchair to identify flights that can best accommodate the specific dimensions of their mobility device. United Airlines...
United Airlines Will Install Larger Overhead Bins On Embraer E175 Fleet
United Airlines will install larger overhead bins across its SkyWest-operated Embraer E175 fleet. Larger Overhead Bins Coming To United Airlines Embraer E175 Fleet Operated by SkyWest These new bins will be available on 50 aircraft with a 76-seat configuration...
Spirit Airlines Challenges Network Carriers In New Route Announcement
Spirit Airlines is going back to the basics with a handful of new routes that directly challenge its network competitors as the ultra-low-cost carrier attempts to return to profitability. New Spirit Airlines Routes Directly Challenge Alaska, Delta, United With...
United Airlines Now Allows Pooling Of MileagePlus Miles, With One Catch [Tech Glitch Resolved]
3/26/2024 UPDATE: Functionality has been restored. You can access the tool to pool your United miles here. Has anyone done this? How smooth was the process for you? United Airlines Suspends Pooling Of MileagePlus Miles, Blames Technical Glitch 3/22/2204...
United Airlines Faces Increased Government Oversight, Certification Delays
After a string of recent mechanical incidents at United Airlines, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulators are stepping up oversight, potentially placing United’s growth plan in danger. FAA Steps Up Oversight Of United Airlines Late last night, a memo was...
Cool: United Airlines Will Let You “Waitlist” Preferred Seat Onboard
United Airlines is rolling out a new app feature that will not just notify you if a preferred seat becomes available onboard, but automatically move you. This marks another great United app innovation. Let’s explore the details. United App...
JetBlue Retreats In Los Angeles
As it seeks a return to profitability, JetBlue is retreating from Los Angeles and also suspending nearly half of its service to South America. JetBlue Cuts Service To Eight Cities From Los Angeles In a memo to employees reviewed...
