The leader of the powerful Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) wants Trump protestors who stormed the U.S. Capitol yesterday banned from commercial airlines. AFA Wants Trump Protestors Banned From Airlines Yesterday, the U.S. Capitol was invaded for the first...
Qatar Airways A Big Winner As Gulf Blockade Ends
The 2017 Gulf Blockade is over, with Qatar Airways a huge beneficiary of this diplomatic breakthrough. Gulf Blockade Over, A Win For Qatar Airways Raising alarm over an increasingly cozy relationship between Qatar and Iran, several Gulf nations enacted...
Aviation Reinsurance Rates Up To 250% Higher In 2021
With the industry still reeling from the aftermath of two Boeing 737 MAX crashes, aviation reinsurance rates are up by as much as 250% in 2021. Aviation Reinsurance Rates Rise In 2021 The 737 MAX is now back in...
When Will New Stimulus Checks Arrive?
Despite a veto threat if Congress did not include $2,000 direct payments to Americans, President Donald Trump ultimately signed the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill. When can you expect to see the $600 in your bank account? Expect New...
Another European Flag Carrier Ceases Operations
Montenegro Airlines has ceased operations after the country’s government refused to extend a financial lifeline to the beleaguered carrier. Official: Montenegro Airlines Ceased Operations Founded in 1994 by Yugoslavia, Montenegro Airlines first took off in 1997 and has served...
FAQs: Air Passengers From UK Will Require Negative COVID-19 Test To Enter USA
All inbound passengers from the United Kingdom will be required to present a negative COVID-19 ahead of their trip to the United States. The new mandate from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will take effect on Monday, December...
Israeli Travelers Race To Avoid Strict New Quarantine Measures
Israeli airlines are launching a massive airlift ahead of strict new quarantine measures set to begin on Wednesday. Israelis from the around world are rushing home in order to avoid mandatory hotel stays upon arrival. New Israeli Quarantine Measures...
Another Massive Bailout To US Airlines While Most Workers Get Bupkis…
The US Congress has just handed US airlines $15 billion in so-called “payroll support” as part of a new $900 billion stimulus bill. The math is alarming, especially considering that many Americans actually suffering will receive a pittance. US...
As More Nations Ban Travel From UK, Will USA Follow?
The list of nations banning travel from the United Kingdom is growing, with Canada now on the list. Will the United States also ban travel from the UK out of an abundance of caution over the new highly-infectious “mutant”...
Mystery Surrounds Death On United Airlines
On Monday, a passenger died on United Airlines Flight 591 from Orlando to Los Angeles. Questions as to whether he died with COVID-19 persist and remain unanswered, although it seems likely that was the case. Passenger Dies On United Airlines...
Ironic: Airline Customer Satisfaction Reaches All-Time High
It appears that the pandemic has produced an interesting side effect according to a new survey: happy airline passengers. Survey Says: Airline Passengers Are HAPPY In The Pandemic Era Airline passengers do have a lot of be thankful for...
United Airlines Embraces Direct Air Capture Technology
United Airlines pledges to go green by 2050…and it won’t be from buying carbon offsets. Instead, through investments in Direct Air Capture and sustainable aviation fuel, United Airlines pledges to actually make the air cleaner and reduce its greenhouse...
United Airlines Cuts Several Surprising Domestic Routes Next Month
United Airlines will suspend 25 domestic routes next month, including several surprising routes. United Airlines Will Suspend 25 Domestic Routes In January 2021 Effective January 5, 2021, United will suspend the following domestic routes: Chicago (ORD) Lehigh County, Pennsylvania...
United Airlines Shrinks International Schedule In January 2021
With a vaccine ready for distribution, United Airlines sees light at the end of the tunnel. Nevertheless, new pandemic-related travel restrictions and more reported cases have prompted United to shrink its international schedule in January 2021. United Airlines Shrinks...
Impressive Police Interdiction Blocks Infectious Family From Boarding Flight
No foul play. No ill intentions. But a fine display of coordination by health and law enforcement officials deserves great praise after a mother and her COVID-19-positive son were stopped from boarding a flight to Puerto Rico. Police Stop...
JetBlue Unveils Refreshed Mint Soft Product
In a year full of negative “enhancements” when it comes to premium cabin soft products, JetBlue has just unveiled a genuinely positive refresh to its already superior premium cabin product, called Mint. JetBlue Mint Menu Refresh JetBlue currently serves...
South Africa + Bali Prepare To Reopen To International Tourists
Despite surging cases of COVID-19 around the world, two popular tourist destinations are gearing up to welcome international visitors again. But are Bali and South Africa setting themselves up for failure through a premature tourism reopening? South Africa Will...
Promising Vaccine Trials May Accelerate Travel Return
This morning, Pfizer and BioNTech reported both startling and promising results from its COVID-19 vaccine trial: an effective rate of over 90%. If this proves true, it could hasten the return of worldwide travel sooner than many of us expected....
China Southern Now World’s Largest Airline
Guangzhou-based China Southern has claimed the title of world’s largest airline by seat capacity. While the pandemic continue to hammer much of the world, the Chinese domestic aviation market is again flourishing. China Southern Now World’s Largest Airline After...
1 Flight. 59 Coronavirus Cases.
A new report by researchers in Ireland links one flight to 59 cases of coronavirus. Ireland Flight Linked To Coronavirus Spread The flight took place over the summer, though researchers have not divulged the date or airline. But we...
