Dayton man jailed, accused of pointing laser at airplane
A Dayton man arrested late Saturday Mar. 11 is accused of pointing a laser at an airplane. The 37-year-old man… Read More »
Envoy E175 at Houston Hobby starts takeoff without clearance
An Envoy Embraer ERJ-175 on behalf of American Airlines, registration N258NN performing flight MQ-3338/AA-3338 from Houston Hobby,TX to Dallas Ft…. Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines reports it generated $10B in economic activity for state
Within twelve months, Hawaiian Airlines stimulated $10.2 billion worth of economic activity in Hawaii – about 11% of the state’s… Read More »
Alaska Airlines to celebrate 15th year of Hawaii flights with new themed livery
Alaska Airlines is celebrating 15 years of flying to Hawaii by designing a new Hawaiian-themed livery. The airline announced that… Read More »
United Airlines plans to add more flights to mainland China in 2023
With the Chinese borders re-opening in January 2023 following three years of pandemic-related travel restrictions, US-based airlines are returning to… Read More »
Korean Air jet evacuated after live bullet found just before take-off
A Korean Air jet was evacuated after a passenger reportedly found a live bullet under a seat moments before take-off…. Read More »
Cathay Pacific sees big increase in Asian business travel demand
Cathay Pacific is joining the Business Travel Association as the Hong Kong airline looks to rebuild “better than before” following… Read More »
BBGA annual conference: UK business aviation operators look ahead to 2023
During a media briefing at this year’s BBGA annual conference, business aviation operators Alex Durand, CEO, SaxonAir and Deputy Chair… Read More »
Frontier Airlines admits it pays agents a bonus for overcharging passengers for baggage
Frontier Airlines has confirmed to UK’s The Independent that airport gate agents are paid a bonus for charging passengers for… Read More »
Eurowings fined $225k after passengers stuck on plane for five hours
Airline Eurowings has been fined $225,000 by the Department of Transportation (DoT) after an international flight remained on the tarmac… Read More »
Delta Air Lines denies claims bullets damaged Airbus A350 in Santiago, Chile
An armed robbery attempt at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), Santiago, Chile, reportedly resulted in a Delta Air Lines… Read More »
Air India Express cabin crew arrested for smuggling gold while on duty
An Air India Express cabin crew member was arrested at Cochin International Airport (COK) on March 8, 2023 for allegedly… Read More »
British Airways doubles flights to Hong Kong from 7 to 14
British Airways announced that this month it will double services between London Heathrow (LHR) and Hong Kong (HKG). From March… Read More »
U.S. airports now have software to prevent aircraft from landing on taxiways by mistake
The technology has already proven useful. Pilots have to worry about more than just mid-flight crashes and bad weather —… Read More »
Korean Air Lines jet was evacuated after two live bullets were found
A Korean Air Lines jet with 230 people on board was evacuated on Friday morning after two live bullets were… Read More »
ITA Airways joins ESA and Inmarsat’s air traffic modernisation programme
ITA Airways will be the first full service carrier in Europe to join the European Space Agency (ESA) and Inmarsat’s… Read More »
More signs of some improvement in air cargo
More reports have emerged this week suggesting that there might be a slight improvement in the air cargo market led… Read More »
Zurich Airport again honored as Europe’s best airport
Zurich Airport won the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award in the 25 to 40 million passengers in Europe category for… Read More »
Strong summer flight schedule at Vienna Airport with 190 destinations
The new summer flight schedule will soon take effect at Vienna Airport. Travellers can choose among a large number of European… Read More »
Nassau Paradise Island Board Predicts Continued Visitor Growth
Joining other Caribbean destinations in a strong rebound from the pandemic-imposed travel restrictions, Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board (NPIPB) officials… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Extends Flight Schedule Through November 4, 2023
Southwest Airlines has announced it has extended its bookable flight schedule through November 4, 2023, with travelers now having the… Read More »
Europe’s best airports passenger survey reveals some surprising results
Tallinn, Belgrade, Budapest and Athens are home to some of Europe’s best airports, a new survey reveals. Since 2006, Airports… Read More »
JetSMART ready to enter the Colombian domestic market
JetSMART is in the process of obtaining an air operator certificate (AOC) from the Colombian aviation authority, Aerocivil. The move… Read More »
PLAY launches first flights to Scotland from Iceland and US
PLAY Airlines has launched its first ever flights from Iceland and the United States to Scotland. The low-cost carrier will… Read More »
Thai VietJetAir to focus on international routes and an all-Boeing fleet by 2024
Thai low-cost carrier Thai VietJetAir said that it plans to operate an all-Boeing fleet by 2024, moving to phase out… Read More »
Northern Pacific Airways finally announces first route
Northern Pacific Airways is finally launching its first flights, although its first route will be much shorter than originally anticipated…. Read More »