United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby released a 2024 Thanksgiving video message to employees today celebrating his carrier, his wife, and the United States of America. United Airlines CEO Counts Up His Blessings, Including America The short video was released...
SAS Adds New Copenhagen – Seoul Route
SkyTeam member Scandinavian Airlines, more commonly known as SAS, has announced a new route linking its Copenhagen hub with Seoul, South Korea, a hub for fellow SkyTeam member Korean Air. SAS Will Fly A350-900 On New Seoul Route The...
Why You May Not Even Get A Drink On Your Next Southwest Airlines Flight
Southwest Airlines is adjusting its landing procedures, with a new policy aimed at ending service earlier in the flight to minimize the risk of turbulence-related flight attendant injuries. The practical result, though, may be the elimination of beverage service...
United Airlines Sees Huge Surge in Bookings To European Christmas Markets
It appears the “travel bubble” actually has not burst, with United Airlines reporting that it has seen a massive 30% surge in holiday season bookings to Christmas Markets in Europe compared to 2019. Let the good times roll for...
Yum: Delta Air Lines Adds Shake Shack Burgers To First Class Menu
Delta Air Lines will add Shake Shack burgers to its first class menu, offering its premium passengers comfort food at 35,000 feet. Delta Air Lines Partners With Shake Shack To “Upgrade” First Class Menu While the debate over whether...
Lufthansa Plans To Trim Workforce In Favor Of AI, Automation
Lufthansa hopes to cut 20% of current administrative jobs by 2028 as the carrier struggles to turn a profit amidst higher operating and labor costs. The German carrier is banking on using automation and artificial intelligence to fill in...
Contract Negotiations At United Airlines Take An Ugly Turn For Flight Attendants
With time running out for the labor-friendly Biden Administration, flight attendant contract negotiations at United Airlines remain stalled with the two sides far apart and the union now resorting to petty name-calling. Report: Contract Negotiations At United Are Not...
From Haiti To Texas…Southwest Airlines 737 Struck By Gunfire In Dallas
If you thought that commercial aircraft being shot at was limited to Haiti, think again. The latest commercial aircraft to come under gunfire was a Southwest Airlines 737-800 at Dallas Love Field in Texas. Southwest Airlines 737 Struck By...
United Airlines Mobile App Now Available In Spanish
United Airlines has unveiled that its mobile app is now fully translated into Spanish, making it easier for many customers to use the United app in their preferred language. United Airlines Mobile App Now Available Fully Translated Into Spanish...
Royal Jordanian Plans To Challenge United Airlines On Washington Dulles – Amman Route
As service on United Airlines between Washington Dulles and Amman remains suspended, Royal Jordanian has cheekily announced that it will launch service to Washington, DC. Royal Jordanian Plans Add Nonstop Service Between Amman – Washington, Challenging United Airlines In a...
FAA Bans US Flights To Haiti After Planes Hit By Gunfire
The US Federal Aviation Administration has banned US carriers from serving Haiti for 30 days after three aircraft were hit by gunfire earlier this week in Port-Au-Prince. US Carriers Banned From Haiti For 30 Days By FAA After Gunfire...
JetBlue Plane Also Struck By Bullet In Haiti
A Spirit Airlines A320 was not the only plane hit by a bullet yesterday in Port Au Prince, Haiti: a closer inspection revealed a JetBlue aircraft was also hit. Bullet Hole Found On JetBlue Plane After Return From Port...
Shocking Photos: Spirit Airlines A320 Sprayed With Bullets While Landing In Haiti, Forced To Divert
A Spirit Airlines A320 aircraft came under gunfire while attempting to land in Port Au Prince, Haiti today. One flight attendant sustained minor injury, the aircraft was damaged inside–including the interior–and the flight was forced to divert to a...
United Airlines Opens Fifth United Club In Chicago O’Hare
United Airlines has taken over a familiar space to open its fifth United Club lounge in Chicago O’Hare (ORD) near gate E7. New E7 United Club In Chicago ORD Takes Over Former Northwest Airlines Space The new lounge looks...
United Airlines Upgrades Catering On Premium Transcontinental Routes (Full Menus)
At long last, United Airlines is bringing its business class catering on premium transcontinental flights back up to pre-pandemic levels with the return of appetizers and an enhanced pre-arrival service. I’ve updated this post to include full menus. United...
United Airlines CEO Congratulates President-Elect Trump, Pledges Assistance
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby extended an olive branch to President-Elect Trump, congratulating him on his “historic victory” and wishing him success. Kirby also pledged support for the Administration in helping to use the federal government to promote economic...
Ben Baldanza, Former CEO Of Spirit Airlines, Dies At 62
The witty and approachable Ben Baldanza, the charismatic former CEO of Spirit Airlines, has lost his battle with ALS and died at age 62. RIP Ben Baldanza, Former Spirit Airlines Chief Executive And Ultimate AvGeek Baldanza was not just...
American Airlines Restricts Power Of Employees To Remove Passengers From Flights
American Airlines has limited the discretionary ability of employees to remove passengers from flights to all but the most egregious circumstances invovling safety or security. American Airlines Limits Employee Discretion In Removing Passengers From Flights Earlier this year, I...
Russia Accused Of Planning Terrorism Using US-Bound Jetliners
Intelligence officials from several Western nations have accused Russia of plotting to take down jetliners bound for the United States via incendiary devices according to an explosive report in The Wall Street Journal. Report: Russia Planned To Sabotage US-Bound...
A United Airlines Flight…From Tenerife To Marrakech?!
A United Airlines Boeing 767-300 flew today from Tenerife, Spain to Marrakech, Morocco. Is United getting even more creative in its route planning or was something else going on? United Airlines Flies 767-300ER From Tenerife To Marrakech On October...
