An agitated man on a United Airlines flight allegedly bit the ear off one passenger and broke the nose of another during a bloody brawl likely fueled by drugs. United Airlines Passenger Goes On Attack, Bites Ear Off Seatmate...
“Serial Stowaway” Marilyn Hartman Arrested Again At Chicago O’Hare
“Serial stowaway” Marilyn Hartman was arrested again at Chicago O’Hare International Airport after violating the terms of her parole by visiting the busy airport. She was apprehended before she could even try to slip through a security checkpoint. This...
USA Threatens To Ban Cathay Pacific
Citing unfair treatment for U.S. carriers in Hong Kong, the United States will scrutinize Cathay Pacific’s schedule and if found to “adversely affect the public interest” may ban Cathay Pacific from both cargo and passenger service to the USA....
Spirit Airlines Launches Two Unique LGA Routes
New York LaGuardia airport is encumbered by a perimeter rule which prevents most long-distance flights. But there is one exception that Spirit Airlines is taking advantage of to launch an interesting pair of new routes. Spirit Airlines Launches Nonstop...
Pilot Breaks Flight Attendant’s Arm In Lavatory Brawl
A pilot lost a tooth in a nasty onboard brawl over the lavatory, but not before breaking the arm of a flight attendant. Pilot Breaks Arm Of Flight Attendant, Loses Tooth, In Brawl Over Lavatory Use The incident occurred...
How Pope Francis Flew To Iraq And Back
Pope Francis, the Bishop of Rome, has just returned from a whirlwind three-day journey to Iraq. His trip included seven flights on two carriers. Seven Flights For Pope Francis Iraq Trip Francis became the first pope to ever travel...
Cyber Attack Likely Compromised Your Frequent Flyer Data
A “highly sophisticated” cyber attack has comprised frequent flyer data for hundreds of thousands of travelers from airline loyalty programs around the world. Cyber Attack Harvests Frequent Flyer Data SITA is one of the largest aviation IT companies in...
China Now Requires COVID-19 Anal Swab For Foreign Travelers
After a successful domestic trial demonstrating higher accuracy rates, China is now requiring COVID-19 anal swab testing for foreign travelers arriving from abroad. COVID-19 Anal Swab Test Mandatory For Travelers Arriving in China The New York Post reports that...
Hyatt Faces Boycott For Hosting Conservative CPAC Event
Hyatt is facing anger from both ends of the ideological spectrum after first defending its decision to host the conservative CPAC conference in Orlando over the weekend, then criticizing the organization for its use of a stage that resembled...
FAA Grounds 777s, Orders Thermal Inspections
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has grounded a number of Boeing 777 aircraft which use Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines and ordered thermal imaging inspections to check for stress cracks. FAA Grounds 777 – Orders Thermal Inspections In an...
Midair Engine Explosion On United Airlines 777-200 With 231 Passengers Onboard
A sobering incident occurred today when a United Airlines 777-200 traveling to Hawaii experienced a catastrophic engine failure today shortly after takeoff. The pictures and video border on terrifying. United Airlines 777-200 Suffers Catastrophic Engine Failure After Takeoff UA328,...
Terrorist Attack Targets A320 At Saudi Airport
Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen have again attacked Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia, dropping a bombs and damaging a civilian Airbus A320 aircraft. Flyadeal Airbus A320 Targeted in Terrorist Attack in Saudi Arabia The attack occurred last Wednesday...
Airline Executives Beg White House To Reject Domestic Testing
U.S. airline executives had a unified message for the White House during a virtual summit on Friday: no domestic testing. U.S. Airline Executives Oppose Domestic Testing At White House Meeting Airline executives from across the industry joined a virtual...
Air Namibia Ceases Operations
Air Namibia, flag carrier of Namibia, has suspended all operations and will shortly be liquidated. Air Namibia Ends Operations, Will Be Liquidated In a late night announcement on Twitter, Air Namibia announced all flight operations would be suspended February...
Buttigieg Hints Third Airline Bailout May Be Slipped Into Relief Bill
U.S. airlines have already been bailed out twice and are pining for a third bailout. While negotiations are ongoing, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg expressed both an openness and confirmation of discussion on including a third bailout in a pending...
United Airlines Quietly Adds Disabled Exception To Mask Policy
United Airlines is joining American Airlines in adding a disabled exception to its mask policy in order to comply with a new federal mandate. United Airlines Adds Exception To Mask Policy For Disabled Passengers U.S. airlines, including United Airlines,...
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Biden’s Federal Mask Mandate Changes Little In Travel
President Biden has issued 42 executive orders since taking office, and among them one that mandates wearing masks in federal facilities, but that changes little in travel. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Details: New Federal Mask Mandate On Airplanes
Late on Friday night, the Centers for Disease Control issued its new rule for wearing masks on airlines. Let’s breakdown the new rule. New Federal Mask Mandate On Airplanes The new CDC order, also issued under the authority of...
United Airlines “How’s My Flight Tracking” Option In App
United Airlines is adding a new feature called “How’s My Flight Tracking” to its mobile app which will allow guests to track several elements of their flight in real-time. New United Airlines “How’s My Flight Tracking” Option In App...
