United Airlines has asked the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to intervene in a growing dispute with JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines over the voluntary limit of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport. United Airlines Attacks JetBlue + Spirit...
Queen Elizabeth II Circles London, Unable To Land In Private Jet
Flight delays and bad weather do not just impact the commoner, but also the Queen herself, Elizabeth II. Her Majesty found herself, like thousands of others, circling over London due to bad storms yesterday, with her private jet unable...
KLM “Surge Pricing” Flights From Amsterdam
Yesterday I wrote about the chaos at Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport leading KLM to suspend ticket sales this weekend for all AMS departures. Turns out KLM has adopted a “surge pricing” model instead. Flights are not full, but if you...
Chaos At Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, With KLM Suspending Ticket Sales
In an unprecedented move, KLM is suspending future ticket sales this weekend as it faces mounting chaos at Amsterdam’s Schiphol International Airport (AMS). KLM Suspends Tickets Sales From AMS Due To Continued Airport Chaos Those who have recently flown...
Wow: Bloody Brawl Between United Airlines Employee And Customer At Newark Airport
2:00PM ET: Updated with comment from United Airlines, longer video A United Airlines employee and a passenger were captured on video fighting at a Newark Liberty International Airport airport check-in desk, with both men exchanging blows and the United...
Crazy: Japan Will Reopen Its Borders To Only 50 Tourists
Japan will soon be welcoming tourists back for the first time since the pandemic began…but only 50 of them. Japan Will Reopen Borders – But Only 50 Tourists (Total) Will Be Allowed In a move that can only be...
U.S. Officials Believe China Eastern 737 Crash Was Intentional
U.S. officials believe that the China Eastern 737 crash in March was intentional, not due to any issue with the Boeing aircraft. Report: China Eastern 737 Crash Was Intentional According To U.S. Officials A Wall Street Journal report quotes...
How Aeroflot Just Purchased Eight Airbus A330-300 Jets
Despite crippling sanctions against the Russian Federation, Aeroflot Russian Airlines just purchased eight Airbus A330-300 jets. How was this even possible? The answer is an exception which seeks to avoid an even greater harm. Aeroflot Just Purchased Eight A330-300...
Nine Passengers Arrested After Bomb Scare Via AirDrop On 737-800 Causes Panic Onboard, Flight Delay
A flight departing from Tel Aviv was delayed and nine passengers arrested after numerous passengers on the plane received unsolicited airplane crash photos via Apple’s AirDrop feature, sparking panic onboard. AirDrop Used To Send Crash Photos, Create Panic On...
Unruly Passenger Complaints Plummet After Mask Mandate Voided
Surprise, surprise – reports of unruly passengers onboard U.S. commercial flights have plummeted since the mask mandate was voided last month. The news provides welcome relief for airlines and flight attendants in particular, but also a new line of...
Fuel Crisis At Johannesburg Airport Nears Conclusion
South Africa’s Central Energy Fund plans to deliver an extra 1.5 million liters of jet fuel to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg to protect against further supply shortages. The announcement comes as the fuel shortage crisis slowly stabilizes...
United Airlines Suspends Longhaul Routes Due To 777 Aircraft Shortage
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...
