A laptop fire prompted the evacuation of an American Airlines A321 in San Francisco, in which three passengers were injured. Laptop Fire Forces Evacuation On American Airlines A321 At SFO Toward the end of the boarding process on American...
United Airlines 787-9 Diverts To Johannesburg After Landing Gear Fails To Retract
A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 was forced to dump fuel and return to Johannesburg tonight after the landing gear failed to retract after takeoff. United Airlines 787-9 Diverts After Landing Gear Issue United flight 187 took off from O.R....
Flight Attendants At American Airlines Close In On Deal, Credit Pete Buttigieg
The union representing flight attendants at American Airlines has suggested that a deal is closer than ever, giving credit to intense negotiations and direct involvement from Biden Administration figures like Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. Union Softens Combatative Tone...
Black Man Killed By Security Guards At Hyatt Regency Milwaukee After “Disturbance” In Lobby
A black man named D’vontaye Mitchell, 43, was killed by hotel security guards at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Milwaukee over a “disturbance” in the lobby. With the interaction captured on video and Mitchell’s family calling it a George...
Delta Air Lines Plans Service To Saudi Arabia, Partnership With Riyadh Air
Delta Air Lines unexpectedly announced a strategic partnership with Saudi startup Riyadh Air and also plans service to Riyadh, the capital of Saudia Arabia, from the United States. Delta Air Lines Partners With Riyadh Air Delta Air Lines already...
United Airlines 757-200 Wheel Falls Off During Takeoff At LAX
No, it’s not deja vu. Despite increased federal oversight, another tire fell off another United Airlines aircraft, this time a 757-200 at Los Angeles International Airport. United Airlines 757-200 Loses A Wheel At LAX During Rotation On Monday, July...
Only In La La Land: Shirtless Man Leads Police On A Run Across Tarmac At LAX Airport
A shirtless man led police on a chase through the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) before being tackled and tased. Shirtless Man Tries To Evade Cops On Tarmac At LAX The incident occurred early on Saturday morning,...
Mayhem: Trains At Denver Airport Break Down…Again
Trains connecting terminals at Denver Airport have broken again, creating mayhem for passengers trying to reach their flights. Chaos Returns To Denver International Airport After Trains Break Down (Again) Denver International Airport has an underground rail system that connects...
United Airlines Using Generative AI, Radar Maps To Update Passengers During Delays
United Airlines now texts passengers links to local, live radar maps during weather delays in an effort to provide as much real-time information as possible about their trip and uses generative AI to produce flight-specific updates on the nature...
Delta Flight Diverts After Passengers Served “Contaminated” Meals
A Delta flight bound for Amsterdam diverted to New York after passengers were served contaminated meals onboard. Delta Flight Diverts To JFK After Contaminated Meals Served Enrotue to Amsterdam Delta Air Lines flight 136 departed Detroit (DTW) last night,...
Virgin Atlantic Massively Devalues Transatlantic Premium Cabin Awards On Delta Air Lines
Without notice, Virgin Atlantic spiked pricing and added exorbitant surcharges to transatlantic redemption awards on Delta Air Lines in business class. This move has Delta’s fingerprints all over it. Delta Air Lines Transatlantic Business Class Awards Now Priced Much...
United Airlines Had A Great June. Will It Continue In July?
United Airlines reports it ended June leading major carriers in on-time performance and broke many single-day travel records. Will smooth overall operations now continue in July? June 2024 Was Strong For United Airlines United shared highlights of its June...
Man Literally Becomes Stuck in Aircraft Ceiling After Severe Turbulence
Another intense turbulence episode yesterday on a transatlantic flight resulted in something I have never seen before: a man literally stuck in the aircraft ceiling above the overhead bin. Air Europa 787 Encounters Severe Turbulence, Injuring 36 And Sending...
Flight Attendants At Scandinavian Airlines Can Now Display Tattoos, Wear Sneakers
Flight attendants and other staff at Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) can now wear sneakers and keep their tattoos visible while in uniform, as the carrier becomes the latest to update its uniform policy. SAS Loosens Uniform Policy, Now Allows...
American Airlines Reduces Beverage Service On Flights Under 900 Miles At Key Hub
If you’re flying on American Airlines out of Philadelphia this summer, you might be in for a surprise on shorter flights: beverage service on flights under 900 miles may include water only. American Airlines Slashes Beverage Service After Catering...
Tragedy At Delhi Airport: Death And Injury After Roof Of Terminal Collapses
A roof collapsed early this morning in Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1 after torrential rains battered the Indian capital. Tragically, death and injury resulted. The incident is not only a tragedy, but a warning to us all. Roof...
Julian Assange Flies From London To Australia In Private Jet
Julian Assange is now a free man after a plea deal secured his release from an English prison and avoided extradition to the United States. To travel home from London to Australia, Assange chartered a private jet for $500,000...
SFO Flyers Rejoice: Runway 28L Open Again
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) travelers can expect reduced delays and smoother operations, with the airport’s taxiway improvement project completed ahead of schedule and runway 28L now open again. SFO Runway 28L Opens Ahead Of Schedule After Completion Of...
Union Tells American Airlines Flight Attendants That Final Negotiations Have Failed, Strike Is Imminent
I’m still betting there will be no strike, but the union representing flight attendants at American Airlines has just warned its members that a strike is closer than ever after “final” negotiations failed to produce a deal. Union Tells...
United Airlines A320 Diverts After Engine Outer Liner Falls Off
A United Airlines Airbus A320 returned to Hartford after a piece of the engine–the sound-dampening outer liner–reportedly fell off and was found on the runway. United Airlines Airbus A320 Flight Diverts After Sound-Dampening Outer Liner Falls Off Engine The...
