FAA issues AD to prevent fuel tank explosions on the Boeing 747
Following inspections by Boeing plus reports received by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the agency has issued an Airworthiness Directive… Read More »
Southwest to resume normal operations with “minimal disruptions”
Beleaguered Southwest Airlines announced that it plans to resume normal operations with “minimal disruptions” on December 30, 2022. “We are… Read More »
Allegiant Releases Inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance Report
Today, Allegiant Travel Company released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, a comprehensive publication that details the company’s… Read More »
What Really Caused Southwest Airlines’ Holiday Meltdown?
The now-infamous meltdown of Southwest Airlines’ operations this holiday season cannot be blamed purely on the historic winter storm that’s… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Returns to Normal Operations
After about a week of mass cancellations and operating at one-third of the airline’s operating schedule due to Winter Storm… Read More »
Aeroflot head calls for ‘protection’ from state to defend Russian aviation
The CEO of Russia’s Aeroflot Sergei Ale xandrovsky has called on the Russian government to “balance the interests” of Russian… Read More »
Decarbonising the air cargo industry with modern aircraft and SAF fuel
The air cargo industry has historically been reliant on older, more polluting aircraft compared to those used for passenger operations…. Read More »
Southwest Airlines says holiday meltdown will ‘certainly’ hit fourth-quarter results
Southwest Airlines’ holiday meltdown will “certainly” hit its fourth-quarter results, executives said Thursday, adding it will take several weeks to… Read More »
Flydubai resumes flights to Ashgabat in Turkmenistan
With the resumption of flights to Ashgabat, flydubai expands its network in Central Asia to nine points in five countries…. Read More »
Southwest Airlines Announces Resources for Flight Cancellations, Refunds and Lost Baggage
Following a devastating week for Southwest Airlines in which it was forced to cancel thousands of flights without warning and… Read More »
Post-Holiday Airline Ticket Prices Soar Despite Promised Price Caps
Southwest Airlines has become the target of much consumer ire and government criticism in recent days, being the airline with… Read More »
U.S. FAA survey reveals safety concerns about Southwest Airlines
There are fresh concerns within the United States aviation industry. Now, certain employees of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are… Read More »
U.S. NTSB safety experts dispute aspects of Ethiopia 737-8 Max air crash findings
U.S. air safety experts say Ethiopian inspectors investigating the cause of an Ethiopian Airlines’ crash that killed nearly 160 people… Read More »
FAA addresses dual-engine shutdown of A220 P&W engines
Following a dual-engine shutdown on an aircraft with Pratt & Whitney 1500G power plants – used exclusively for the Airbus… Read More »
Etihad Airways announces additional flights to Shanghai as travel demand grow
Etihad Airways has announced that it will be adding flights to Shanghai, China to meet travel demand to the region…. Read More »
Southwest cancellations continue as rival carriers cap fares to help stranded flyers
Southwest Airlines slashed another 2,500 flights on Wednesday, sending more frustrated customers scrambling to find seats on other airlines. The… Read More »
Jazeera Airways announces expansion and upgrades at Kuwait’s T5
This is to improve the travel experience and prepare to welcome more passengers in the coming year. These upgrades also… Read More »
CPaT expands client base in Africa with new Jambojet contract
CPaT Global has announced they have been awarded a new contract with low-cost Kenya Airline, Jambojet. CPaT will be providing tailored… Read More »
Southwest Airlines CEO Issues Apology as DOT Demands Accountability
Southwest Airlines’ CEO Bob Jordan issued a formal apology and provided an update into the airline’s winter weather debacle on… Read More »
Top Air Travel Stories From 2022
Top Air Travel Stories From 2022 The airline industry is crucial to the success of tourism in the United States,… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Bearing Brunt of Winter Holiday Flight Cancellations
Southwest Airlines has been feeling the worst of Winter Storm Elliott’s impact across the United States, outranking all other major… Read More »
DOT finds Southwest continuous cancellations after weather calms “unacceptable”
Low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines is continuously canceling flights over the holiday season even after the forecasted “bomb cyclone” has abated…. Read More »
Emirates boasts perfect IATA safety audit score
Emirates announced that it achieved a perfect score in its latest audit by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), something… Read More »
Passenger’s lithium battery sparks fire on JetBlue flight, prompting evacuation
A JetBlue flight was evacuated in New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) after a passenger’s lithium battery sparked fire… Read More »
Cancun Airport Sets New Record for Daily Flights
Cancun International Airport is one of Mexico’s three busiest, with 719 daily operations recorded in mid-December. According to Aeropuertos del… Read More »
The best snacks to bring on a plane to boost your immune system
Travelers have a host of pathogens to dodge this winter, including the “tripledemic” of infections caused by Covid-19, flu and… Read More »