In the grand scheme of things, most airlines are simply reaffirming what they have long offered: meal vouchers and hotel rooms for delays within their control. Even so, memorializing it in a written policy is a positive step in...
Delta Air Lines Suspends New York – Lagos Flight
Delta Air Lines is suspending its service from New York (JFK) to Lagos (LOS) over continuing concerns over its ability to repatriate money currently locked in Nigeria. Delta Suspends JFK – Lagos Route Over Repatriation Concerns Effective October 4,...
United Airlines And Emirates Rekindle Marriage Of Convenience
Ahead of a big announcement next month, Emirates and United Airlines have teased the rekindling of a strategic partnership that could have wide-ranging implications for flyers on both airlines. United Airlines And Emirates To Renew Partenserhsip – What Are...
Wow: Ghana Considers Banning All Aircraft Older Than 20 Years From Its Airspace
The Delta Air Lines saga in Ghana continues, which soon could spill over to other carriers if a new proposal gains any traction that would ban all aircraft over 20 years from the airspace of Ghana. Ghana Now Considering...
Ghana Bans A Delta 767-300 From Flying To Accra
After a fuel imbalance issue issued prompted charges of racism, Ghana has ordered Delta Air Lines not to fly the Boeing 767-300 in question on flights to Accra. Furthermore, it has requested that Delta not to use any 767-300...
Ethiopian Airlines Suspends Pilots Accused Of Falling Asleep In-Flight
Ethiopian Airlines has offered a diplomatic statement that neither confirms nor denies that two of its pilots fell asleep and overshot the runway in Addis Ababa, raising concerns over safety and pilot fatigue. However, the statement does that the...
Buttigieg Gives U.S. Airlines An “Ultimatum”
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has warned that if airlines do not improve upon their “unacceptable” performance in terms of operations and consumer protections, new regulations protecting passengers will become necessary. Buttigieg Warns More Consumer Protections If Airlines Do Not...
Brazil Drops Mask Requirements At Airports And On Airplanes
Travelers in Brazil are no longer obligated to wear masks at airports or on airplanes per a new government directive, effective immediately. Brazil No Longer Requires Masks On Airplanes Or In Airports After two years of strict masking regulations,...
United Airlines Will Add Premium Economy To Remaining 767-300 Aircraft
United Airlines will be updating the remainder of its 767-300 fleet to add Premium Plus, United’s premium economy seat. United Airlines Will Offer Premium Economy On All 767-300 Aircraft Currently, United has a fleet of 38 Boeing 767-300 aircraft....
American Airlines Announces Supersonic Aircraft Order
American Airlines has agreed to purchase 20 Boom Supersonic Overture aircraft, with an option for an additional 40. AA nows joins United Airlines as a Boom customer, with hopes to usher in a new era of high-speed travel. American...
Woman Strips, Shouts “Allahu Akbar” As She Storms Cockpit
A scary and frankly odd incident onboard a Jet2 flight after a woman stripped and rushed for the cockpit, claiming to have explosives that would detonate if she was not allowed in. Allegedly unable to stop her, flight attendants...
Witless Teenager Busted For Stealing Passenger Luggage After Apple AirTag Leads Police To His Home
A young man who worked as an airline subcontractor decided to help himself to the passenger baggage he was entrusted to handle. Only the witless teenager neglected to find that one suitcase he stole had an Apple AirTag in...
United Airlines Places Deposit On Flying Taxis
United Airlines just put down a $10 million deposit for 100 electric-powered flying taxis, a technology it hopes will one day serve urban markets. This marks the first cash commitment for an electric aircraft by a commercial airline. United...
Lufthansa Strikes Deals With Ground Staff After Disastrous Strike
After a crippling strike disrupted operations last week, Lufthansa and the union representing its ground staff have agreed in principle on a new contract. Lufthansa, Ground Staff Union Agree In Principle On Three-Step Pay Raise To Avoid Future Strikes...
Nancy Pelosi Arrives In Taiwan On Boeing C-40C, Ignoring Chinese Warnings
Nancy Pelosi, the U.S. Speaker of the House and second in line to the presidency, has arrived in Taiwan with a congressional delegation onboard a Boeing C-40C aircraft. Her visit comes during a period of escalated tensions between the...
United Airlines Rapidly Expands Premium Cabin Meal Preorders
United Airlines will rapidly expand the ability for premium cabin passengers to pre-order meals starting in August. United Airlines Expands Meal Service Pre-Order Option To (Nearly) All Premium Cabin Flights Over 800 Miles Years after both American Airlines and...
United Airlines Adds Over 120 Point-To-Point Flights For College Football Season
Ahead of the college football season, United Airlines has added over 120 point-to-point flights to help connect fans to more than 45 away games. United Airlines Adds Point-To-Point College Football Flights A recent survey of United passengers found that...
U.S. Marines Subdue Violent Passenger Who Tried To Kick Window Open On Boeing 787-9
U.S. Marines tackled a drunk passenger who became violent on a Virgin Atlantic flight to Los Angeles, stopping him from repeated attempts to kick a window open. Marines Subdue Drunken Passenger On Virgin Atlantic The incident occurred on a...
8 Hospitalized After Turbulence Forces Diversion Of American Airlines Regional Flight
Six passengers and two flight attendants were hospitalized after heavy turbulence forced the diversion of an American Airlines regional flight from Florida to Tennessee in Alabama. Turbulence Over Florida Leads To Injury, Diversion On American Airlines Regional Flight AA3609,...
United Airlines Returns To Profit, Reports Highest Quarterly Revenue In Company History
Despite high fuel prices, United Airlines has swung back fully into profit in the second quarter of 2022, also reporting record quarterly revenue. United Airlines Reports Profit, Record Revenue In 2022 Second Quarter Jet fuel prices have risen 59.8%...
