Delta Air Lines has suspended its unaccompanied minor program and at least in some cases, temporarily barred minors under the age of 18 from traveling alone, a policy that has caught many familes by surprise and goes beyond simply...
Pakistan Delays Auction To Privatize PIA
Pakistan has delayed the sale of beleaguered Pakistan International Airways (PIA) until autumn, as investors seek clarification on the books and on the potential return of service to Europe. PIA Sale Delayed Until September The economy of Pakistan is...
Delta Air Lines Operational Meltdown Enters Fourth Day
Operations remain in meltdown mode at Delta Air Lines, with over 500 flights already canceled this morning after a rough weekend that included thousands of delays and cancellations impacting over 80% of flights. The carrier has been unique among...
Air India Sends Rescue Aircraft After Russian Diversion Of US-Bound Flight
Air India has dispatched a rescue aircraft to Krasnoyarsk, Russia after a mechanical delay yesterday forced the diversion of a US-bound 777-200LR jet. Rescue Aircraft Enroute To Pick Up Stranded Passengers In Russia After Mechanical Issue Forces Diversion Of...
Over 20,000 Flights Delayed Or Cancelled After Worldwide Software Glitch
“So when airlines talk about a seamless global passenger experience, it means they all use a common IT system for key functions. The vulnerability (or lack of resilience) of that strategy is on full display here.” -Jon Ostrower A...
United Airlines Cuts Profit Forecast, Blames Domestic Overcapacity
United Airlines is forecasting lower profit than initially expected this quarter, blaming domestic overcapacity. But the carrier’s annual profit target remains unchanged and it is optimistic that a course correction is in effect as other carriers plan to cut...
EXCLUSIVE: JetBlue Will Introduce “Mini Mint” Premium Cabin Across Airbus Fleet
As JetBlue seeks to innovate in response to persistent losses and a blocked merger with Spirit Airlines, it plans to introduce a domestic first class cabin it will call “Mini Mint” across its fleet of Airbus jets. Coming In...
United Airlines Flight Attendants Will Hold Strike Vote
As flight attendants at United Airlines move toward a new contract, a strike authorization vote will be held next month. This should be seen as a formality to continue negotiations rather than any real threat of an imminent strike....
NFL Star Hauled Off United Airlines Flight In Handcuffs After Incident With Flight Attendant
NFL Legend Terrell Davis was escorted off a United Airlines flight in handcuffs after a flight attendant accused him of “hitting” him. Davis–and other witnesses onboard–deny the charge and Davis claims he has already received an apology from United....
Suicide Bombing Targets Bustling Coffee Shop In Mogadishu
A suicide bombing at a popular coffee shop in Mogadishu, Somalia killed five people and injured 20. It gives me great pause that even a well-guarded coffee shop is not safe from terrorist activity. Coffee Shop Targetted For Suicide...
No Smoking: Laptop Fire Sparks Frenzied Evacuation Of “Smoke-Filled” American Airlines A321
A laptop fire prompted the evacuation of an American Airlines A321 in San Francisco, in which three passengers were injured. Laptop Fire Forces Evacuation On American Airlines A321 At SFO Toward the end of the boarding process on American...
United Airlines 787-9 Diverts To Johannesburg After Landing Gear Fails To Retract
A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 was forced to dump fuel and return to Johannesburg tonight after the landing gear failed to retract after takeoff. United Airlines 787-9 Diverts After Landing Gear Issue United flight 187 took off from O.R....
Flight Attendants At American Airlines Close In On Deal, Credit Pete Buttigieg
The union representing flight attendants at American Airlines has suggested that a deal is closer than ever, giving credit to intense negotiations and direct involvement from Biden Administration figures like Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. Union Softens Combatative Tone...
Black Man Killed By Security Guards At Hyatt Regency Milwaukee After “Disturbance” In Lobby
A black man named D’vontaye Mitchell, 43, was killed by hotel security guards at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Milwaukee over a “disturbance” in the lobby. With the interaction captured on video and Mitchell’s family calling it a George...
Delta Air Lines Plans Service To Saudi Arabia, Partnership With Riyadh Air
Delta Air Lines unexpectedly announced a strategic partnership with Saudi startup Riyadh Air and also plans service to Riyadh, the capital of Saudia Arabia, from the United States. Delta Air Lines Partners With Riyadh Air Delta Air Lines already...
United Airlines 757-200 Wheel Falls Off During Takeoff At LAX
No, it’s not deja vu. Despite increased federal oversight, another tire fell off another United Airlines aircraft, this time a 757-200 at Los Angeles International Airport. United Airlines 757-200 Loses A Wheel At LAX During Rotation On Monday, July...
Only In La La Land: Shirtless Man Leads Police On A Run Across Tarmac At LAX Airport
A shirtless man led police on a chase through the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) before being tackled and tased. Shirtless Man Tries To Evade Cops On Tarmac At LAX The incident occurred early on Saturday morning,...
Mayhem: Trains At Denver Airport Break Down…Again
Trains connecting terminals at Denver Airport have broken again, creating mayhem for passengers trying to reach their flights. Chaos Returns To Denver International Airport After Trains Break Down (Again) Denver International Airport has an underground rail system that connects...
United Airlines Using Generative AI, Radar Maps To Update Passengers During Delays
United Airlines now texts passengers links to local, live radar maps during weather delays in an effort to provide as much real-time information as possible about their trip and uses generative AI to produce flight-specific updates on the nature...
Delta Flight Diverts After Passengers Served “Contaminated” Meals
A Delta flight bound for Amsterdam diverted to New York after passengers were served contaminated meals onboard. Delta Flight Diverts To JFK After Contaminated Meals Served Enrotue to Amsterdam Delta Air Lines flight 136 departed Detroit (DTW) last night,...
