FAA Orders Airlines to Certify Merit-Based Pilot Hiring
The Federal Aviation Administration has directed all U.S. airlines to certify that pilot hiring decisions are based solely on merit,… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Recalls 500 Flight Attendants
Spirit Airlines is recalling 500 flight attendants from furlough as it advances plans to sell 20 Airbus aircraft, signaling an… Read More »
American Airlines Unions Target Board Over Profit Gap
Labor tensions are escalating at American Airlines as key unions press the company’s board of directors for accountability over what… Read More »
FAA Inspector Sues United Over Alleged Retaliation for Safety Report
A Federal Aviation Administration safety inspector has filed an extraordinary lawsuit against United Airlines, alleging the carrier imposed a lifetime… Read More »
Record Airline Participation Announced for Passenger Experience Conference 2026
Record Airline Participation Announced for Passenger Experience Conference 2026 Passenger Experience Conference (PEC) 2026 will bring together speakers from a… Read More »
American Airlines Pilots Consider No-Confidence Vote in Leadership
Pilot leaders at American Airlines are weighing whether to launch a formal vote of no confidence in the carrier’s senior… Read More »
UPS Pilots Back Fatigued Pilot Protection Act to Close Safety Gap
The union representing pilots at UPS has voiced strong support for new federal legislation aimed at closing what it describes… Read More »
Record Airline Speaker Lineup Set for Passenger Experience Conference
RX, the organisers of the Passenger Experience Conference (PEC), have confirmed a record-breaking airline speaker lineup for the 2026 edition… Read More »
SFO Worker Killed in Cargo Towing Accident on Airport Service Road
A 28-year-old airport worker has died in what authorities described as a tragic workplace accident involving cargo equipment at San… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant Writes Memoir After 40-Year Career
A longtime Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant is turning four decades of experience in the skies into a memoir that promises… Read More »
Study Says All-Economy Cabins Could Cut Aviation Emissions 75%
A new study led by researchers at the University of Oxford is challenging long-held assumptions about how aviation can meaningfully… Read More »
United Ties Flight Attendant Pay Raises to Scheduling Changes
United Airlines has detailed its position in ongoing contract negotiations with flight attendants, linking proposed wage increases to significant changes… Read More »
What Boeing’s Flightradar24 Deal Means for Your Flight Experience
A new data-sharing agreement between Boeing and Flightradar24 could quietly change how airlines manage flights, delays, and disruptions—without adding a… Read More »
LATAM Brazil Lures Embraer E2 Pilots With Major Signing Bonuses
LATAM Airlines Brazil is launching an aggressive recruitment campaign as it prepares for the arrival of its new Embraer E195-E2… Read More »
Spirit Scraps Pilot Furloughs After Mass Attrition
Embattled ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has canceled its plan to furlough hundreds of pilots as it navigates its second Chapter… Read More »
Aer Lingus Pilot Says He Delayed Reporting Incident Due to Fear of ‘Retribution’
An Aer Lingus pilot who was stripped of his command duties after his aircraft failed to capture a navigation beacon… Read More »
Wing Walker Killed by Arriving American Jet Highlights Ramp Safety Risks
A tragic accident at Dallas–Fort Worth on November 12 has renewed attention on the dangers faced by airport ramp workers…. Read More »
AI in Travel 2025: Key Innovations Transforming the Industry
Artificial intelligence has become a defining force in the travel industry in 2025, transforming both consumer-facing services and back-end operations… Read More »
India’s Soaring Aviation Market Faces Urgent Need for 30000 New Pilots
India’s Soaring Aviation Market Faces Urgent Need for 30,000 New Pilots
American Airlines Faces Backlash Over Pilot First Class Upgrade Rule
American Airlines is facing growing passenger frustration after introducing a new policy that gives deadheading pilots first-class upgrade priority over… Read More »
Legal Notice Informs AA Flight Attendants of Rights Regarding APFA Union Dues Increase & Termination Threats Over Dues
Special Legal Notice informs American Airlines flight attendants of their legal rights, offers legal aid to those threatened by APFA… Read More »
Off-Duty Pilot Who Tried to Shut Down Plane Engines After Taking Mushrooms Believed He Was “Trapped in a Dream”
Joseph Emerson, a former Alaska Airlines captain who tried to shut down a plane’s engines midflight during a mental health… Read More »
European Pilot Accused of Faking Credentials and Flying Passenger Jets for Months
A European pilot is under investigation after allegedly forging flight certificates and operating commercial passenger jets across Europe for several… Read More »
United Flight Attendant Resigns After Reportedly Getting Drunk on Duty
A longtime United Airlines flight attendant has resigned after becoming heavily intoxicated while working an international flight, according to multiple… Read More »
Thai Court Denies Bid to Suspend Foreign Pilot Permits
Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court has rejected a request from the Thai Pilots Association (TPA) to temporarily suspend the government’s approval… Read More »
Taiwan Lowers Pilot Age Limits to Boost Flight Crew Supply
Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications has revised its aviation personnel regulations to lower the minimum age for pilot certification… Read More »