Ahead of President Joe Biden’s fundraising trip to Southern California earlier this month, a mysterious spherical metallic UFO was sighted in the air as Air Force One approached Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). What could this thing have been?...
Russia Taps Into Reserves To Support Beleaguered Airlines
Russia has tapped into its “rainy day fund” to help keep beleaguered domestic airlines flying during a time of international sanctions impacting both routes and spare parts. It has also signaled an intention to rapidly expand its domestic aircraft...
Klepto Steals $23,000 From His Seatmates On Flight To Singapore
A man faces up to three years in prison for purportedly helping himself to nearly $23,000 from three different passenger carry-on bags onboard a flight to Singapore. Man Accused Of Stealing $23,000 From Three Passengers On Singapore-Bound Flight Zhang...
London Mayor Promotes United Airlines In Exchange For Business Class Travel
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, agreed to promote United Airlines in exchange for business class seats, a sponsorship that is now subject to scrutiny after the Mayor’s office initially denied any deal at all with United. London Mayor...
Lufthansa Group To Restart Tel Aviv Service While US Carriers Suspend Further
In a stark contrast, the Lufthansa Group has announced it will resume service to Tel Aviv, Israel early next month while US carriers see no immediate plans to resume service. Indeed, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines have now...
United Airlines 737-900 Diverts After Engine Fire
Firefighters extinguished an engine fire on a United Airlines 737-900 after it made an emergency landing in Wichita, Kansas. United 737-900 Diverts To Wichita After Engine Fire UA551 took off from Newark (EWR) on Thursday, December 14, bound for...
Complaints Against US Airlines Set To Break Records
2023 is on track to set a new record in terms of complaints against US airlines by consumers, according to Department of Transportation data. Consumers File Record Number Of Complaints Against US Airlines In 2023 This week the U.S....
Downgrade: United Airlines Will Only Serve First Class Meals On Flights Of More Than 900 Miles In 2024
While United Airlines has made great gains this year in improving domestic first class meal service, it will usher in 2024 by increasing the minimum flight distance required for meal service from 800 to 900 miles. This impacts many...
SAS Adds Flights To North America, Secures Extra JFK Slot
Scandinavian Airlines System, known by most as SAS, is increasing flights to North America and Asia next summer, even as its future remains uncertain. SAS Will Add Flights To Asia + North America In 2024, Including Extra JFK Flight...
Delta Air Lines Passengers Sleep In Military Barracks After A330-300 Diverts To Remote Canadian Town
Passengers thought they were flying from Amsterdam to Detroit but ended up in Goose Bay, Canada for 21 hours sleeping in military barracks after a mechanical issue forced a Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 to divert. Delta A330-300 Diverts...
PwC Restricts Business Class Travel With A Laughable Justification
Taking a page from the hotel industry, the British office of Big Four accounting firm PwC has restricted business class travel…for the environment. PwC Restricts Business Class Travel Partners and directors at the UK division of PricewaterhouseCoopers have been...
Mysterious Russian Stowaway On SAS Flight To Los Angeles
How does a man without a ticket and without a passport board a SAS intercontinental flight to the United States, land in Los Angeles, and walk off the plane? Russian Stowaway On SAS Los Angeles Flight…How Did He Do...
Buttigieg Announces High Speed Train Projects After Japan Visit
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has announced a number of new high speed train projects, including a link from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, asking why the US cannot have the sort of rail infrastructure that Japan has....
Southwest Airlines Flight Attendants Reject 20% Pay Raise Brokered By Union
After five years of negotiations, Southwest Airlines and the union representing its flight attendants finally shook hands on a new contract deal. But by a 2-1 margin, flight attendants have rejected the deal, setting back contract talks in a...
US Wants Mandatory Drug And Alcohol Testing For Foreign Aircraft Mechanics
The US Federal Aviation Administration wants drug and alcohol testing for aircraft mechanics in foreign countries if they perform maintenance for US airlines. US Proposal: Drug And Alcohol Testing For Foreign Aircraft Mechanics In an early Christmas gift to...
United Airlines Will No Longer Block Seats On Boeing 757-300
United Airlines will stop blocking six middle seats on its 757-300 aircraft this winter after determining such seats blocks are no longer necessary despite the higher average weight of passengers. United Airlines Determines Winter Seat Blocking No Longer Necessary...
United Airlines Adds San Francisco – Barcelona Service
United Airlines will fly nonstop from San Francisco to Barcelona next summer as part of its plan to offer 30% more seats to Spain in 2024 versus 2023. New San Francisco – Barcelona Nonstop Service On United Airlines United...
Air Canada Partners With FlyDubai, Plus Stackable New Chase Transfer Bonus
Air Canada has announced that FlyDubai is now an Aeroplan partner. As on Emirates edemption rates are much higher than other partners in the region, but still represent an important value-add for Aeroplan. FlyDubai Is The Latest Air Canada...
Alaska Airlines Pilot Avoids Attempted Murder Charges After Cockpit “Breakdown”
UPDATE: A grand jury will not pursue attempted murder charges against 44-year-old Alaska Airlines captain Joseph David Emerson, but instead voted to indict the pilot on 84 other criminal charges. Grand Jury Decides Alaska Airlines Pilot Won’t Face Attempted...
Judge Hints At Potential Compromise In JetBlue – Spirit Merger Trial
Closing arguments concluded today in a trial that will determine whether JetBlue and Spirit Airlines will merge. Although U.S. District Judge William Young carefully guarded his words, his statements suggest a compromise of more slot divesture could lead to...
