Aeromexico will suspend service to Quito this summer and autumn, in another sign of the growing diplomatic row between Mexico and Ecuador over Ecuador’s former Vice President Jorge Glas. Aeromexico Suspends Service To Quito, Ecuador (July – December 2024)...
Why Hotels In New York City Are So Expensive Right Now
The average nightly rate at a New York City hotel just hit a record high with no relief in sight. The reason? 20% of hotels have become shelters for migrants and the homeless. Hotels In New York City Have...
Singapore Airlines Suspends Cabin Service When Seatbelt Light Is On
Earlier this week, one passenger died and 70 were injured after a Singapore Airlines 777-300ER experienced unexpected turbulence over Burma. In response, Singapore Airlines has suspended all cabin service while the seatbelt light is on. Singapore Airlines Now Suspends...
Severe Turbulence On Singapore Airlines 777 (Images + Video)
One passenger is dead and 53 are injured after a Singapore Airlines 777 flight encountered severe and sudden turbulence enroute to Singapore. One Dead, 53 Injured After Severe Turbulence On Singapore Airlines 777 Flight Last night, on May 20,...
How A Misplaced Laptop Led To A United Airlines 767-300 Diversion And 30-Hour Delay
An abundance of caution concerning an “inaccessible” laptop computer led to a diversion and a 30-hour delay on a United Airlines 767-300 transatlantic flight. United Airlines 767-300 Diverts Over “Inaccessible” Laptop Electronic devices stuck in seats are a serious...
American Airlines Pilot Acts Swiftly To Avoid Disaster After ATC Snafu
An American Airlines pilot is being hailed a hero for his role in averting what could have been a deadly accident in Orlando after a glaring Air Traffic Control error. American Airlines Pilot Avoids Disaster After Noticing ATC Error...
FAA Says It Has Not Cleared United Airlines To Certify New Aircraft, Launch New Routes
UPDATE: Disputing internal reports at United Airlines, the FAA has indicated that it has not given the green light for United Airlines to restart certification activities. “The FAA has not approved any expansion of United Airlines’ routes or fleets.”...
United Airlines Debuts New Safety Video
United Airlines has debuted a new safety video–its first in many years–with a theme of “safety in motion.” New Safety Video With “Safety In Motion” Theme On United Airlines Over the summer, a new safety video will roll out...
United Airlines Cuts Two Transpacific Routes From Los Angeles
Sad news for LAX flyers as United Airlines does not plan to bring back transpacific service between Los Angeles and both Auckland and Brisbane next winter. United Airlines Suspends Two South Pacific Routes From LAX United has struggled to...
After Reporting Record Profit, Emirates Surprises Workers With Massive Bonus
On the heels of record profitability, Emirates has announced a profit sharing formula for its workforce. The Dubai-based carrier has done a good thing in recognizing the fundamental importance of its workforce to its success and the generous bouns...
American Airlines Delivers Poverty Verification Letters To New-Hire Flight Attendants
With inflation a persistent problem, the stagnant wages of flight attendants at American Airlines have meant that many new hires technically fall into poverty and AA is delivering “poverty verification letters” to attest to this. New-Hire Flight Attendants At...
Multi-Nation Visa Coming To Middle East
Six Gulf nations will soon offer a “unified GCC visa” allowing travelers to seamlessly jump from nation to nation much like the Schengen area in Europe. “Unified GCC Visa” Will Allow Seamless Travel Between Six Gulf Nations Six nations...
United Airlines Extends Supsension Of Tel Aviv Service Through June 5, 2024
With flights to Tel Aviv set to resume tomorrow, United Airlines just extended its route suspension for another month. Tel Aviv Service Now Suspended Until June 5, 2024 United Airlines With a ceasefire deal still elusive and a fresh...
“Service Dog” Savagely Attacks American Airlines Passenger, Bites Employee In Face
A vicious “service dog” attacked an American Airlines passenger and bit the face of an AA worker in the latest example of our out-of-control approach to animals on airplanes. Another “Service Animal” Dog Attack And Injures American Airlines Employee,...
KLM Flight Attendants Can Now Wear Sneakers In Uniform
As of today, KLM employees, including pilots and flight attendants, can now wear sneakers as part of their official onboard uniform, including their preferred brand. It’s a rather unprofessional step from one of my favorite European carriers, but a...
SkyTeam Lounge Burns Down In Istanbul
A mysterious fire broke out in the SkyTeam lounge at Istanbul Airport, causing extreme damage inside and outside the lounge. The lounge will be closed for an indefinite period. Fires Shutters SkyTeam Lounge In Istanbul Video shows flames pouring...
Delta Air Lines Gives Proactive Pay Raises To Non-Union Employees
Delta Air Lines has raised wages for its non-union employees for the third time since 2022, this year proactively awarding employees with a 5% raise across pay scales just months after a generous profit-sharing payout. Employees At Delta Air...
United Airlines Restores Multi-Course Service In Polaris Business Class
It’s official. After numerous trials, United Airlines is finally bringing back multi-course meal service in Polaris Business Class, a move that will more closely align its service flow with that of Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. Three-Course Service...
United Airlines Sends Subtle Warning To Boeing, Pratt & Whitney After Surprisingly Resilient Quarter
United Airlines just reported a Q1 loss in 2024, but still posted surprisingly resilient numbers considering both the Boeing and maintenance dramas that have hit the airline hard. While United trying to break its dependence on Boeing is not...
United Airlines Evacuates Crews From Tel Aviv
With the security situation in Israel unclear, United Airlines and Air Canada have suspended service and evacuated crews from Tel Aviv. After Iran Attack, United Airlines, Air Canada Evacuated Crews From Tel Aviv Last month, United Airlines resumed nonstop...