Facing an aircraft shortage as it awaits the return of its fleet of Boeing 777-200 jets with Pratt & Whitney engines, United Airlines has trimmed its June schedule, suspending a number of routes. United Airlines Suspends Summer Longhaul Routes,...
Boeing 747 Captain Captures Mysterious Bright Light Racing Through Night Sky
A Boeing 747 cargo pilot captured an odd streak of bright light that appeared to race across the night sky during a recent overnight flight. Its origin has now been revealed. Bright Light In Night Sky Captured By 747...
Air Traffic Control Battle In Poland Threatens To Derail European Flights
A festering air traffic control row in Poland is threatening to disrupt travel across in Europe by severing crippling flights in Poland. Massive cancellations could begin as early as May 1st. Poland Air Traffic Control Battle Will Lead To...
Fuel Shortage Forces United Airlines To Cancel Johannesburg Flights
A fuel shortage is impacting operations at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa and have forced United Airlines to cancel flights two days in a row. Fuel Shortage Impact United Airlines In Johannesburg Passengers scheduled to travel...
Los Angeles County Reimposes Mandatory Masking At LAX Airport
Masks are once again required when traveling though Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after LA County reimposed mandatory masking across all public transportation hubs. After Less Than A Week, Mandatory Masking Returns To LAX While masks are not required...
United Airlines Adding Flight Simulator To Mobile App
United Airlines’ award winning mobile app is about to get even better, with the planned release of a new games section tomorrow which will include a flight simulator. Flight Simulator In United Airlines App Check the App Store tomorrow...
Which Carriers Still Require Masks On Flights To USA?
With the U.S. mask mandate no longer in force, many foreign carriers have dropped masking requirements for U.S. flags. Two large flag carriers, however, will still require masks…for now. List Of Carriers Which Still Require Masks To USA All...
Buttigieg Laments Stubbornly High Level Of Disruptive Passengers
Although numbers are down from 2021 records, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says that the number of unruly passengers in U.S. skies is still at an “unacceptable” level. Disruptive Passenger Rates Drop In 2022, But Still Too High Says Buttigieg...
What JetBlue Told Employees About Merger With Spirit Airlines
News broke shortly before markets closed today that JetBlue has made an all-cash offer to acquire Spirit Airlines, offering 40% more than Frontier Airlines. JetBlue has just provided the rationale for the merger to its employees. JetBlue Explains Spirit...
JetBlue Retreats In Newark, Handing Victory To United
JetBlue is trimming its summer schedule from many stations, citing high fuel prices and staff shortages, but notable among the cuts is the retreat from Newark Liberty International Airport, a fortress hub of United Airlines. JetBlue Trims Newark Schedule,...
U.S. Extends Slot Waiver Protection For Legacy Carriers
Bad news if you are a consumer: the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has extended its “use it or lose it” slot requirements waiver into autumn 2022, giving airlines much more flexibility in their spring and summer international schedules. These...
All Vaccinated Travelers Can Enter Singapore From April 1
Singapore is dropping its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme and re-opening its borders to all vaccinated travelers and children 12 and under from April 1, 2022. This is not an April Fool’s joke. Singapore Loosens Border Restrictions From April...
United Airlines CEO Appointed To Homeland Security Advisory Council
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Advisory Council. What Is The Homeland Security Advisory Council? The Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) leverages the experience, expertise, and national and global connections...
Russian “Doomsday” Plane On Standby As Putin Orders Nuclear Drills
There are many aviation angles to the War in Ukraine, though the latest is perhaps the most sinister. Russia is dusting off its aging fleet of “doomsday” planes as an increasingly erratic President Vladimir Putin has reportedly ordered military...
Air Serbia Reducing Moscow Flights After Condemnation From Ukraine
While other carriers have cut back flights to Moscow, Air Serbia has ramped them up, doubling daily flights to Moscow and adding its flagship wide body aircraft to the route. But after intense criticism from Ukraine and its European...
Private Jet With Donald Trump Onboard Makes Emergency Landing
A private jet carrying former U.S. President Donald Trump made an emergency landing after one of the engines failed short after takeoff. Private Jet Carrying Former President Donald Trump Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Failure Trump was in Louisiana...
Spy Plane: Russian Jetliner Evacuates Intelligence Operatives From Washington, New York
You don’t often see a Russian-built jetliner touching down at Washington Dulles International Airport, but an Ilyushin Il-96-300 recently arrived on an odd mission: evacuate Russian diplomats accused of engaging in espionage from Washington and New York before returning...
As Ukraine Defends Strategic Airports, Kyiv Is Under Attack
After waking up Thursday morning to a multifront assault from Russia, Ukrainians mobilized and fought back, resisting Russian efforts to take over major airports. By targeting airports, Russia intended to create tactical air bridges to further leverage its superior...
Elton John’s Private Jet Makes Emergency Landing After Hydraulic Failure Enroute To New York
Sir Elton John encountered a harrowing scare after a hydraulic failure aboard his private jet forced an emergency landing outside London that twice had to be aborted due to intense winds from Storm Franklin. Hydraulic Failure On Private Jet...
Boeing, FAA Leave Airlines Hanging On 777, 787
As cancellations on flights from around the world to the United States began to multiply, Boeing and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have left carriers in a virtually impossible position with cryptic and nebulous warnings about 777 and...
