Passenger Opens Aircraft Hatch and Jumps off Wing to Evade Pursuing Authorities at MSP Airport
According to reports, a passenger onboard a Sun Country Airlines flight was arrested at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) in… Read More »
Charlotte Plans to Construct $8 Million Park Catering to Plane Spotters
Charlotte, N.C., is getting ready to welcome a new attraction for aviation enthusiasts and families alike: a park that offers… Read More »
Flight Diverts After Passenger’s Hangry Temper Tantrum
Being hangry is certainly no fun. It’s likely we can all agree on that. But how you handle your hangry… Read More »
Allegiant Launching New Flights to Warm-Weather Destinations for Winter
Allegiant announced six new nonstop routes to popular vacation destinations scheduled to take off before the winter holiday travel season…. Read More »
TSA Reports Increase in Loaded Guns Found at Security Checkpoints
Agents for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are doing their jobs. Tasked with protecting the nation’s airports, the TSA intercepted… Read More »
Business Jet Activity Hits Record High During July 4 Weekend
Business jet activity in the US reached an all-time high during the July 4 holiday weekend, according to data from… Read More »
Akasa Air Expands its Network with the Launch of Three New Routes
Indian low-fare carrier, Akasa Air, has expanded its domestic reach with the latest launch of three new routes: Mumbai to… Read More »
South African Airways’ Resurgence Continues to Aid Airports’ Company Recovery
Airports Company South Africa welcomes the new routes by South African Airways, that will provide direct connectivity from both Johannesburg,… Read More »
Airports Company South Africa Traffic Performance and Outlook
The new quarter of the 2023/2024 financial year started on a positive note, with departing passenger traffic recovering to 81%… Read More »
Potential Canada Port Strikes May Lead to Congestion and Increased Reliance on Airfreight
Ongoing strike action at the ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert in Canada hasn’t yet resulted in a shift of… Read More »
Doubts Arise Regarding AirBridgeCargo’s Re-launch Plans
Reports from Russia suggest that AirBridgeCargo’s plans to re-launch operations are in doubt. The carrier had hoped to re-launch operations… Read More »
Virgin Australia Welcomes Boeing 737 MAX to Scheduled Services
Virgin Australia became the newest operator of the Boeing 737 MAX, after the airline operated several domestic flights with the… Read More »
Air Canada Boeing 777-300 Incurs Damage in Fire Incident at Montreal-Trudeau Airport
In a recent incident at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) on July 9, 2023, an Air Canada Boeing 777-300 faced damages… Read More »
United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX Engine Fire Incident at Newark Liberty International Airport: NTSB Preliminary Report
The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently released a preliminary report recounting an incident at Newark Liberty International… Read More »
Potential Challenges for US Travelers with Europe’s New Border Entry System
The COVID-19 pandemic aside, U.S. travelers have long been able to simply hop on a plane to visit Europe without… Read More »
Former FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker to Lead the Agency
President Biden is expected to nominate Mike Whitaker, a private pilot and the chief operating officer of Hyundai’s eVTOL company… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines CEO Reports Improved Reliability After Runway Renovation
Hawaiian Airlines CEO Peter Ingram has sent a letter to the airline’s frequent flyers, announcing significant improvements in the airline’s… Read More »
Global Aviation Summit Calls for Urgent Action on Gender Equality
The ICAO Global Aviation Gender Summit held in Madrid in July 2023 culminated in a “Call to Action” with several… Read More »
How Airlines Choose New Routes: The Factors Behind Route Planning
Choosing which routes to operate and offer to travelers is a complex process that involves careful analysis and consideration. Airlines… Read More »
TSA Reminds Travelers What They Can’t Bring Through Airport Security
Some things are just common sense. Like it should be a no-brainer that you can’t bring a firearm on an… Read More »
US Passport Wait Times Skyrocket as Travel Demand Rebounds
Americans who want to travel abroad may face a long wait to obtain or renew their passports, as the State… Read More »
Amazon Air Implements Further Reduction in European Flights
Amazon Air is reducing the number of flights it completes in Europe after rapidly ramping up operations over the last… Read More »
Woman Tears Down Volaris Mexico Airport Check-in Counters in Dispute Over Ticket Refund
Hell hath no fury like a woman without a valid ticket booking. This is what staff of Mexican low-cost carrier… Read More »
Potential Strike by Air Traffic Controllers Puts a Third of European Summer Flights at Risk
Up to a third of European flights could be cancelled or delayed this summer if proposed strikes by air traffic… Read More »
Comlux Operates Nonstop Flight Between Tahiti and Barcelona
Planespotters at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) were surprised by news on July 5, 2023, that a Boeing 787-8 was inbound… Read More »
Court Ruling Upholds Schiphol Move to Reduce Flight Capacity
The Dutch government’s move to reduce the number of flights at Schiphol Airport has been upheld by an appeals court… Read More »