There’s nothing like a Sunday evening fight…between passengers at Miami International Airport. Fight Night: Passengers Brawl At Miami International Airport Check out this 90-second clip shared on Twitter of multiple fights occurring near gate D14 (if you’re familiar with...
European Union Hopes To Welcome Vaccinated Americans This Summer
Following the lead of a handful of European countries who have opened or will shortly open to vaccinated Americans, the European Union is gearing up to welcome fully vaccinated tourists this summer from the United States. Report: European Union...
Where To Get A Covid Test for Travel
The world is reopening in many cases, but regardless of vaccination status, many still require a negative COVID-19 test. But where do you get a covid test for travel? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Nasty, Hair-Pulling Brawl Over Overhead Bin Space
Somehow I missed this earlier in the week, but the video below brings disputes over overhead bin space to a whole new level. All I can say is that fighting with fellow passengers concerning overhead bin space is always...
CDC: It’s Safe To Travel If You’re Vaccinated
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has backtracked and now says it is safe for Americans who are vaccinated to travel both domestically and internationally. Thank goodness the politics caught up with the science. CDC: Vaccinated Americans Are...
Restrictions Loom For Basic Economy Tickets
The gravy train of unlimited free changes may soon be over for the cheapest airline tickets, with flexibility for basic economy tickets set to expire at the end of the month for American, Delta, and United Airlines travelers. Restrictions...
Airlines Pressure Biden Administration To Drop Travel Restrictions
Airlines are pushing the Biden Administration to drop a number of travel restrictions including pre-flight testing requirement for travelers flying to the USA, if they are vaccinated. They also want U.S. health officials to unequivocally state that vaccinated travelers...
Paris Enters Month-Long Lockdown
The City of Lights is shutting down again in an attempt to stave off a third wave of COVID-19. From midnight, Paris will enter lockdown for one month. 2021 Paris Lockdown Over the last 24 hours, France has recorded...
Horrific: United Flight Diverts After Man Bites Ear Off Seatmate
An agitated man on a United Airlines flight allegedly bit the ear off one passenger and broke the nose of another during a bloody brawl likely fueled by drugs. United Airlines Passenger Goes On Attack, Bites Ear Off Seatmate...
“Serial Stowaway” Marilyn Hartman Arrested Again At Chicago O’Hare
“Serial stowaway” Marilyn Hartman was arrested again at Chicago O’Hare International Airport after violating the terms of her parole by visiting the busy airport. She was apprehended before she could even try to slip through a security checkpoint. This...
USA Threatens To Ban Cathay Pacific
Citing unfair treatment for U.S. carriers in Hong Kong, the United States will scrutinize Cathay Pacific’s schedule and if found to “adversely affect the public interest” may ban Cathay Pacific from both cargo and passenger service to the USA....
Spirit Airlines Launches Two Unique LGA Routes
New York LaGuardia airport is encumbered by a perimeter rule which prevents most long-distance flights. But there is one exception that Spirit Airlines is taking advantage of to launch an interesting pair of new routes. Spirit Airlines Launches Nonstop...
Pilot Breaks Flight Attendant’s Arm In Lavatory Brawl
A pilot lost a tooth in a nasty onboard brawl over the lavatory, but not before breaking the arm of a flight attendant. Pilot Breaks Arm Of Flight Attendant, Loses Tooth, In Brawl Over Lavatory Use The incident occurred...
How Pope Francis Flew To Iraq And Back
Pope Francis, the Bishop of Rome, has just returned from a whirlwind three-day journey to Iraq. His trip included seven flights on two carriers. Seven Flights For Pope Francis Iraq Trip Francis became the first pope to ever travel...
Cyber Attack Likely Compromised Your Frequent Flyer Data
A “highly sophisticated” cyber attack has comprised frequent flyer data for hundreds of thousands of travelers from airline loyalty programs around the world. Cyber Attack Harvests Frequent Flyer Data SITA is one of the largest aviation IT companies in...
China Now Requires COVID-19 Anal Swab For Foreign Travelers
After a successful domestic trial demonstrating higher accuracy rates, China is now requiring COVID-19 anal swab testing for foreign travelers arriving from abroad. COVID-19 Anal Swab Test Mandatory For Travelers Arriving in China The New York Post reports that...
Hyatt Faces Boycott For Hosting Conservative CPAC Event
Hyatt is facing anger from both ends of the ideological spectrum after first defending its decision to host the conservative CPAC conference in Orlando over the weekend, then criticizing the organization for its use of a stage that resembled...
FAA Grounds 777s, Orders Thermal Inspections
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has grounded a number of Boeing 777 aircraft which use Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines and ordered thermal imaging inspections to check for stress cracks. FAA Grounds 777 – Orders Thermal Inspections In an...
Midair Engine Explosion On United Airlines 777-200 With 231 Passengers Onboard
A sobering incident occurred today when a United Airlines 777-200 traveling to Hawaii experienced a catastrophic engine failure today shortly after takeoff. The pictures and video border on terrifying. United Airlines 777-200 Suffers Catastrophic Engine Failure After Takeoff UA328,...
Terrorist Attack Targets A320 At Saudi Airport
Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen have again attacked Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia, dropping a bombs and damaging a civilian Airbus A320 aircraft. Flyadeal Airbus A320 Targeted in Terrorist Attack in Saudi Arabia The attack occurred last Wednesday...
